THE PRAYER BOOK FOR TIRED PARENTS
Practical Ways to Grow in Love of God and Get Your Family to Heaven
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If you’ve ever wondered how it’s possible to joyfully live out your Catholic faith in everyday life — even in the midst of the busyness
THIS BOOK WILL SHOW YOU HOW TO EMBRACE YOUR VOCATION AND ANSWER YOUR CALL TO HOLINESS.
With relatable stories, humorous insight, heartfelt reflections, and timeless wisdom of the saints, The Prayer Book for Tired Parents offers clear and practical ways parents can grow in their love of God despite life’s many challenges.
Makes the perfect gift for both new and seasoned parents, and is well-suited for a moms group study — contact us for a bulk order discount!
ORDER YOUR COPY OF THE PRAYER BOOK FOR TIRED PARENTS
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"Possible for Busy Families to Be Holy Families"
“The Prayer Book for Tired Parents is a gentle guide for parents with young children, encouraging them to develop a REAL spiritual life for the family in a way that doesn’t feel like a burden, and that won’t lead to burnout. Dave and Debbie’s tips make it feel possible for busy families to be holy families.”
CHRIS STEFANIK
Founder and President of Real Life Catholic -
"Reverend Mother (Angelica) Would Be Proud"
“I’ve known Debbie since her early days at EWTN nearly a decade ago, and have watched her strive to practice Mother Angelica’s spirituality as a wife and mother. In The Prayer Book for Tired Parents, she and David apply the wisdom of the saints to the highs and lows of parenthood— helping all to follow Mother Angelica’s famous exhortation: ‘We are all called to be great saints – don’t miss the opportunity!” I’m sure Reverend Mother would be proud.”
RAYMOND ARROYO
New York Times Bestselling Author, Founding Director of EWTN News, Fox News Analyst -
"Find Your Way Back to Peace and Sanity"
“This book is an indispensable resource for the tired and overwhelmed parent. David and Debbie Cowden have created a beautiful guide that will help you find your way back to peace and sanity.”
JEN FULWILER
Stand-Up Comic and Best-Selling Author of Something Other Than God -
"You Need This Book Close At Hand"
“This book is honest and down-to-earth. If you are a parent, or a parent-to-be, and you have the desire to keep God first in your life and the lives of your spouse and children, then you need to keep this book close at hand. It is filled with a host of practical tips on how to make prayer a priority, on how to pray, as well as all sorts of prayers that you can lift straight from the pages and weave into the daily fabric of your family life. It also gives the tired parent a lot of understanding, encouragement, and motivation to get up and just keep going. Excellent job Dave and Debbie!”
JOHN MARTIGNONI
Founder and President of the Bible Christian Society, Author of Blue Collar Apologetics -
"Full of Practical Ideas and Resources"
“This outstanding book is a treasure for tired parents who love the Lord and who, in spite of being tired, want to share that love with their children. It is full of practical ideas and resources to help parents follow the exhortation of the Church in On Christian Marriage to “raise up fellow-citizens of the saints and members of God’s household"…I found the ideas, worksheets, explanations, prayers and resources in the Prayer Book for Tired Parents to be remarkably helpful, insightful and moving to me, personally. I think every parent, tired or not, will profit from this book.”
LISA BERQUIST
Founder of Mother of Divine Grace School
Parenting is exhausting.
BUT THAT DOESN'T MEAN YOU CAN'T HAVE A PRAYER LIFE.
The sleepless nights, the tantrums, the never-ending decisions to make and activities to attend...it's easy for prayer to get lost in the list of things you'll do after the kids are out of the house and you finally get a full night of sleep.
"I can't possibly (go to daily Mass, read a spiritual book, pray a family Rosary) in this season of life," you declare as you look at your busy, chaotic family.
But what if we focused on what you can do instead of what you can't?
And what if prioritizing prayer would make all that busyness less chaotic and more purposeful...and even gave you more energy?
Prayer book + practical how-to guide
WHAT YOU'LL FIND INSIDE
➡ The top devotions even busy Catholic families can practice (and how to fit them into your life)
➡ Dozens of prayers to saints parents need on speed dial (with petitions we really need, like thanksgiving for coffee, prayer while folding laundry, and asking for kids' protection with technology)
➡ Workbook questions to put what you learn on paper into an actual plan (so this isn't just an "oh that's a nice idea" kind of book)
➡ Encouragement (and real life commiseration) from fellow bleary-eyed parents just doing our best to raise our kids for heaven
This isn't some prayer book to put away on a shelf. This is an "in the trenches" how-to manual meant to accompany you for years ahead as you raise little saints.
PRIORITIZED PRAYER THAT WON'T MAKE YOU MORE TIRED
When you orient your family's life around prayer instead of trying to "fit it in," you'll find that the graces energize you even more than that three-times reheated cup of coffee.
Because God called you to family life, and He did it for your holiness and your family's — which means prayer is possible and necessary even for busy families. You just need realistic prayer strategies made for family life, not monasteries.
DISCOVER A BURN-OUT FREE METHOD TO FAMILY HOLINESS.
The only “more” that this adds to your plate? Peace.
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With our step-by-step worksheets to help you plan.
PURSUE FAMILY HOLINESS
Without the overwhelm.
Written by tired parents, for tired parents
HI, WE'RE DAVE AND DEBBIE
And with two full-time jobs, two part-time small businesses, and four kids under the age of 10, we're tired parents.
When we first became parents, we expected busyness, tantrums, and exhaustion. What we didn't expect? The impact on our spiritual lives.
So we set out to make prayer the #1 most important thing in our family, figuring out how to center our busy family around prayer.
And guess what? We're still tired and busy. But we also have so much peace and purpose and yes, even energy from prioritizing prayer.
We aren’t theologians telling you what you should do. We’re real parents who managed to figure this out by the grace of God, right there in the bleary-eyed, Cheerio-filled, "what is that sticky thing on my shirt" trenches with you. So let's go pursue exhausted holiness together.
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"Full of Practical Wisdom"
"Readable, funny, poignant, and full of practical wisdom. As tired parents ourselves, we greatly appreciate this resource David & Debbie Cowden!"
JACKIE & BOBBY ANGEL
Authors and Speakers -
"You Are Not Alone."
“The Prayer Book for Tired Parents is an excellent resource for the everyday mother or father who needs encouragement and support in those difficult moments. If you just had a baby or have several children, it’s refreshing to know you are not alone.”
CRYSTALINA EVERT
Author, Speaker, and Host of "Women Made New" on EWTN Radio -
"How to Parent in a Healthy, Holy Way"
“As someone who knows what it’s like to be tired, when I read the Cowdens’ words, I recognize their wisdom. This is a rich treasury of Catholic devotions, practices, and tips on how to parent in a healthy, holy way. All things are possible with the grace of God, but often, God waits to be asked before He gives us the grace. The Cowdens show you how to live in relationship with God, the Church, and your family all at the same time, come riches or poverty, come mess or tidiness, come tiredness or rest. This book will be a great aid to those who are looking for answers!”
VERY REVEREND CHRIS ALAR, MIC
Director of the Association of Marian Helpers, Provincial Superior of the Marian Fathers in the United States and Argentina -
"Every Home Needs a Copy Within Reach"
“A do-it-yourself prayer kit for all parents striving to grow their family in holiness while bleary eyed and oh so tired. An honest account to the realities of family life, Debbie and Dave’s Prayer Book for Tired Parents will undoubtedly be the go-to resource for generations of new parents. Every home needs one copy within reach, and at least one copy to gift family and friends.”
PAOLA CISKANIK
Founder, Catholic Homeschool Community -
"Rich Devotions and Prayer Practices"
"A Wealth of Catholic Prayers and Practices – Journey with Debbie and David as they share many rich devotions and prayer practices and, even better, how to implement these into your life. As a mother of young children, I was inspired by their dedication and love for the Catholic faith!”
EMILY JAMINET
Author of Secrets of the Sacred Heart and Director of the Sacred Heart Enthronement Network -
"More Doable Than Exhausted Parents Know"
“To paraphrase G. K. Chesterton, a sharp eyed social observer: If prayer is worth doing, it is worth doing tired. Making more time for God as you make more time for your children is more doable than exhausted parents know. “The Prayer Book for Tired Parents” is chock-full of ways and times to touch the face of God as you touch the face of your children.”
DR. RAY GUARENDI
Catholic Author, Psychologist, and TV Host
LOOKING FOR YOUR NEXT BOOK CLUB READ?
Another great way to get energized as a tired Catholic parent? Implement these strategies together!
The Prayer Book for Tired Parents is the perfect read for your parish book club or moms' group to help you all grow in family holiness together, with accountability to actually put the plans into place!
Plus, we offer discounts on bulk orders when you contact us — so go gather all your fellow tired parents and save some money AND some sanity!
We also offer in-person and Zoom workshops if you prefer a live event! Learn more here.
ORDER YOUR COPY OF THE PRAYER BOOK FOR TIRED PARENTS
Find the book at your favorite Catholic and traditional retailers.
"WELL-RESTED" ISN'T A REQUIREMENT FOR HOLINESS.
When God gave you this vocation, He took your tiredness into account. Which means He has a way for you to become holy even in the midst of being tired.
And once you discover how the faith actually fuels you...well, we can't guarantee you'll be less tired, but your tiredness will have a purpose: to get yourself and your family to heaven.