Parent Up by Kelly Rippon

How does a single mom of six raise her children to be independent and confident individuals with a sense of purpose and pride? It takes an incredible amount of energy and equal parts family team building with individual attention and most of all - love. Kelly Rippon knew that she was in 100% to help her son Adam achieve his goals of becoming an Olympic figure skater but she did not count on needing to be available 24/7 for his other five siblings. Since she was newly divorced that left little time for herself but she realized early on that in helping her kids become confident and successful that she would gain that same success and confidence. Each chapter highlights the type of influence that a parent has on their child including - perspective, confidence, accountability, optimism and empathy. Kelly Rippon speaks from the heart and offers advice that any parent can try in their own household. It is easy to see why she has such a huge following and has been influential to a wide audience - she radiates positivity.  4 stars