Parenting is one of life’s most beautiful—and challenging—journeys. In The Whole Parent: Nurturing Mind, Body, and Spirit in Raising Children, Onyeka Ikenna Stephen and Etete Chukwuma Alphosus PhD invites readers to rediscover parenting as a sacred balance of love, wisdom, and intentional living.

Blending timeless values with modern insights, this book explores how parents can raise emotionally resilient, spiritually grounded, and physically healthy children in today’s fast-changing world. Through practical tools, reflection exercises, and heartfelt stories, Stephen and Alphonsus guides parents toward holistic growth—for their children and themselves.

From understanding emotional intelligence and nurturing healthy routines to building faith, fostering creativity, and leaving a lasting legacy of love, The Whole Parent is more than a parenting manual—it’s a roadmap for raising families with purpose, peace, and joy.

Whether you are a new parent, a caregiver, or an educator, this book will inspire you to grow into the parent your children truly need: present, balanced, and whole.

Ikenna Onyeka Stephen

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