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Rev. Molly Baskette and Ellen O'Donnell, PhD Books

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Rev. Molly Baskette is a United Church of Christ pastor and author known for her work on progressive Christian parenting and community building.

Known for: Bless This Mess: A Modern Guide to Faith and Parenting

Books by Rev. Molly Baskette and Ellen O'Donnell, PhD

Bless This Mess: A Modern Guide to Faith and Parenting

Bless This Mess: A Modern Guide to Faith and Parenting

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Bless This Mess is a contemporary Christian parenting guide that blends faith, psychology, and practical wisdom to help parents raise resilient, compassionate children. Drawing on both spiritual and scientific insights, the authors offer tools for navigating modern family life with grace, humor, and authenticity.

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Understanding the Modern Parenting Landscape

The modern parenting world is a storm of contradictions. We are told to be mindful yet always available, firm yet gentle, ambitious yet grounded. Technology and social media magnify this dissonance—constant comparison, curated images of family life that trick us into believing we’re the only ones st...

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Faith as a Foundation

Faith is the heartbeat of healthy family life. It’s more than rituals or belief—it’s the way we construct meaning together. When families make faith tangible—through prayer, gratitude, or small acts of kindness—they create a spiritual rhythm that offers steadiness amid uncertainty. In our book, we ...

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About Rev. Molly Baskette and Ellen O'Donnell, PhD

Rev. Molly Baskette is a United Church of Christ pastor and author known for her work on progressive Christian parenting and community building. Ellen O'Donnell, PhD, is a pediatric psychologist at Massachusetts General Hospital and a lecturer at Harvard Medical School, specializing in child develop...

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Rev. Molly Baskette is a United Church of Christ pastor and author known for her work on progressive Christian parenting and community building. Ellen O'Donnell, PhD, is a pediatric psychologist at Massachusetts General Hospital and a lecturer at Harvard Medical School, specializing in child development and family well-being.

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