Family doesn’t have to be perfect to be strong. We all have our own ideas of what a “strong family” is―but too often, the picture in our minds seems desperately far from our real lives. We long to build a home that our children want to come back to, a healthy environment where they can make mistakes and try again. We long for a place of unconditional love, a foundation to launch them into this crazy world without feeling lost or untethered. But how? And what if you feel like it’s too late? Beloved author of Memory Making Mom Jessica Smartt is right there with you in the trenches of parenting and family life. She has great news: a strong family culture has nothing to do with flawless behavior, a Pinterest-perfect home, or continual harmony. In Come on Home, Jessica will equip parents to create the family they long for, with the people in their actual homes. It’s never too late to build a strong family. Based on statistics, jam-packed with concrete examples, and infused with Jessica’s trademark down-to-earth humor, Come on Home will help you discover: thirteen foundational characteristics like prayer, friendship, and loyalty for a close-knit family, or what a family needs to grow strong - interviews with different kinds of strong families from all backgrounds and circumstances - new patterns of discipline that hold boundaries without sacrificing connection - practical, doable ideas to build strong relationships between family members, raising siblings who look out for one another, are good friends, and create lasting bonds - principles for moving beyond unhealthy familial cycles to give your kids a new legacy While building a family will feel hard at times, it will be worth it. It’s never too late to give our children a soft place to land, a foundation of faithfulness and grace. Come On Home warmed my heart from the start and left me inspired―to be a more intentional mom and a better daughter, and to cherish every bit of family God has given me. This book is packed with heartwarming stories, sage advice, and some of the very best resource lists! I think this may be the only family/parenting book you need―and that says a lot, since I’ve written a few myself! What a gift Come On Home will be to the world! Monica Swanson, host of the Monica Swanson Podcast and author of Boy Mom, Raising Amazing, and Becoming Homeschoolers Come On Home invites parents to nurture the kind of homes their children will want to return to someday. With delightful personal stories, biblical insight, and plenty of practical ideas, Jessica Smartt has provided a trusted guide for fostering unshakable bonds that will pull a family together even when the world seeks to tear them apart. Jamie Erickson, author of Holy Hygge and founder of the Biblio-files In a world that pulls families apart , Come On Home guides us together again. Jessica Smartt reminds us that home is where we are known, loved, and truly belong. The insights and reminders in this book will inspire you to build a family culture that reflects grace, joy, and love while discarding anything less. Rachel Wojo, wife and mom to six, author of Desperate Prayers and One More Step In Come On Home , Jessica Smartt offers a refreshing and grace-filled approach to building a strong, loving family. With practical wisdom, heartfelt stories, and biblical truth, she reminds us that creating a close-knit home is both possible and deeply impactful. As a wife, mother, and fellow believer, I found her insights to be encouraging and transformative. This book is a must-read for anyone longing to cultivate a family that not only loves but truly enjoys one another. Rachael Adams, author of Everyday Prayers for Love and host of The Love Offering podcast Come On Home is a witty, honest treasure trove of experience, godly insight, and practical ideas that invite a group of people who happen to be in a house to become a “family with a home.” The book threads the balance between nurturing your kid’s God-given dignity and their need for tough love. It’s refreshingly honest about the fatigue and confusion of parenting, yet somehow you are left feeling a kind of inspired courage. Roger Edwards, therapist and father of seven If you’re looking for a relatable, practical, and encouraging motherhood book, Come On Home is it. As I read Jessica’s words, it felt like I was having a conversation with a good friend. The experiences she shares about raising her family are inspiring, and the ideas she gives to prioritize what really matters are wonderful and doable. I’ve both laughed and cried as I read her words on building a strong family because I was so inspired and motivated to mirror her ideas in my own family. A must-read for every mother no matter what season of life they’re in. Mackenzie Wilcox, homeschool mom and writer @twigsandsage Come On Home is an incredible look at what it takes to be a strong Christ-centered family in this ever-changing world. With a perfect