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Amy Carney is an author, speaker, and advocate passionate about helping families live with purpose and legacy in mind. Drawing from her experiences raising six children—including triplet sons, a daughter, and two boys adopted from foster care—Amy inspires others to parent bravely, love deeply, and live intentionally.

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Amy Carney inspires audiences with real-life stories, practical insights, and heartfelt encouragement for living and parenting with purpose. As a mother of six and author of Parent on Purpose, Amy brings refreshing honesty and wisdom to every stage, helping parents and leaders step away from cultural pressure and focus on what truly matters.

Her talks are ideal for parenting conferences, faith-based events, schools, and leadership gatherings.

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- BUILD A LEGACY THAT LASTS -

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Thank you to the team at @spoonerpt HQ in Scottsdale for hosting me and for such a meaningful conversation about how we, as parents, can better prepare our teens for the workplace — and for life.⁣
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Our students need more than academics. They need direction. They need mentorship. They need real-world experience.⁣
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Check out my latest blog for 7️⃣ Things Every Teen Needs to Thrive in Work and Life, based on our conversation ➡️ [link in bio] ⁣
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When we strengthen our teens (and young adults) with purpose and practical experience, we set them up for lasting success. ⁣
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#parentonpurpose #intentionalparenting #lifeskillstraining #scottsdalemom

Today is the 38th annual Read Across America Day, celebrating the birthday of the legendary Dr. Seuss.

As a parent and advocate for strong schools, I know that teaching our kids to read — and to love reading — is one of the greatest gifts we can give. In a world full of screens, there’s something magical about holding a real book, turning the pages, and getting lost in a story.

I recently met up with my local author friend @karikling.parenting and we had so much fun chatting about our books and families. (You can pick up all of our books locally at @kidstoptoys !)

And fun fact: a newly discovered Dr. Seuss manuscript, Sing the 50 United States!, is coming June 2, 2026 — just in time for the USA’s 250th anniversary! You can preorder now (link in my stories).

Let’s celebrate reading and support local authors today and every day📚

#readacrossamerica #raisereaders #supportlocalauthors #parentonpurpose #azauthors

HAPPY MARCH! It’s a new month and that means a new opportunity to live on purpose.⁣
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How will you make your March matter? 💛⁣
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Here’s a few fun things happening this month:⁣
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📖 March 2– Read Across America Day⁣
🌸 March 8 – International Women’s Day⁣
☘️ March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day⁣
🌷 March 20 – First Day of Spring⁣
😊 March 20 – International Day of Happiness⁣
🐶 March 23 – National Puppy Day⁣
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What are you most excited to celebrate this March?⁣
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#LiveOnPurpose #MakeMarchMatter #IntentionalFamilies #parentonpurpose

What a wonderful weekend celebrating our son at Senior 🏒 Weekend with @libertyhockey 🇺🇸

It feels like just yesterday Aidan was a toddler with a stick in his hand, chasing a puck around the house with his brothers. Hockey has shaped so much of who he is- grit, discipline, resilience, and heart.

From navigating the uncertainty of COVID during his junior hockey years, to battling through back surgery and injuries at University of Maine, to finding his stride and joy again at Liberty University — his journey has not been easy. We are so proud of his perseverance and of the man he’s become, on and off the ice.

Next stop: Nationals. Go get em Flames 🔥

Happy 114th Birthday, Arizona!⁣
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On Feb. 14, 1912, our beautiful state was admitted to the Union — becoming the 48th and final state added to the continental U.S.⁣
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I feel incredibly blessed to call this place home — from our beautiful Capitol in Phoenix to the desert landscapes surrounding us that make it so special.⁣
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Have you visited Arizona yet or are you blessed to live here too? Tell me your favorite AZ spot ⬇️ ⁣
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#arizona #azlife #azliving #azmom #azmoms

Happy Monday! I love signing my exclusive hardback copies of Parent on Purpose — especially when they’re headed out as gifts.

These editions aren’t available on Amazon, or anywhere else online, except on my website ➡️ amycarney.com or locally at a few special spots (which I’ve tagged in the comments!)

If you’ve been thinking about grabbing one for yourself, or you’re looking for a meaningful gift for a friend… this is your sign to grab one and I’d love to sign it for you too!

Thank you for supporting my work and helping these conversations reach more families trying to raise their children well in a complicated world! (Link is in my Stories and Bio!)

#parentonpurpose #parentingwithpurpose #AZauthor #supportlocal #intentionalparenting

Happy February! It’s time to create—or pull out—your 14 Hearts of Love and bless your family.

Beginning Feb. 1st, give your child one handwritten heart—with a Scripture verse or a loving affirmation—leading all the way up to Valentine’s Day ❤️

I’ve used the same 14 Hearts of Love for my kids year after year—stored safely in my You Are Loved Keepsake Album alongside school photos and memories.

No scrambling. No rewriting.
I always know exactly where those handwritten words of love are.

One day, this small book will go with my boys when they leave home—a reminder of who they are and how deeply they’re loved.

❤️ Read the full tradition + get the FREE printable: bit.ly/14hearts

❤️ Shop the You Are Loved Keepsake Album: amycarney.com

(Links are in my bio & stories!)

#february #parentonpurpose #valentinesday #makeitmatter #spreadlove

My new website is up 🎉 Check it out at amycarney.com Thank you to @ashleyrichardsaz @esquaredmarketing for your help! Highly recommend this team of women!

On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, honoring Dr. King means more than quoting his words — it means living them. Through service, compassion, and a commitment to others, we can each do our part to strengthen our families, communities and our country ❤️⁣
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#mlkday #mlkquote #mlkjrday #mlkdayofservice #serveothers

28 years ago, we said “I do” in Chicago—and our wedding was one of the best days of my life.

Happy Anniversary to us 🤍

Here’s to a blessed year ahead!

My Word of the Year for 2026 is CONTENT 💛⁣
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At the start of the year, the Lord gave me Philippians 4:11, reminding me to be content in all circumstances. Since then, He’s been showing me more scriptures and ways to embrace this truth daily.⁣
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I love choosing a Word of the Year. It keeps me focused and spiritually grounded. Do you pick a word for the year too? I’d love to hear what it is! ⁣
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(And a shoutout to @elizabethrbraswell for my beautiful hand-lettered Word of the Year for 2026!)⁣

#wordoftheyear #contentment #oneword #philippians4

What a great day at the Capitol! I was honored to be a guest of my friend and school board seatmate, Senator Carine Werner, for the opening day of the 57th Arizona Legislature. It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces, including our Paradise Valley Mayor and Police Chief, as well as Scottsdale’s Police Chief.

Today also marks the first day of my first government class at GCU as I work toward earning my degree in Government and Public Administration. A meaningful way to kick off both the legislative session and this next chapter of learning and service!

National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day is a good reminder that appreciation starts at home. Because we don’t have any law enforcement in our family, I’ve tried to be intentional about taking my younger two boys to community events where they can meet local officers, and even to tour Scottsdale’s Police Headquarters.

I want my sons to know law enforcement is a noble profession—made up of people who choose to serve, protect, and care for others. In a culture that doesn’t always treat officers that way, it’s important to me that my boys grow up with respect and gratitude for those who wear the badge.

When kids have the chance to meet officers in person, ask questions, and see where they work, it builds familiarity, trust, and understanding. I’m thankful for the officers who take the time to connect with families and kids, as it leaves a lasting impression. Thank you for all you do for our communities 💙

#backtheblue #supportpolice #scottsdalepolice #lawenforcementappreciation #lawenforcementappreciationday

One week into 2026…⁣
The holiday decor is packed away, the kids are back at school, and the quiet rhythm of routine is settling in.⁣
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Before you rush into new goals and resolutions, take a moment to reflect on the year you just lived. ⁣
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Looking back helps you move forward with intention.⁣
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Here are 10 questions to help you review your 2025:⁣
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1️⃣ What are my fondest memories of this year?⁣
2️⃣ What were the most significant moments—both highs and lows?⁣
3️⃣ How did I invest in my relationships (with God, my spouse, my kids, family, and friends)?⁣
4️⃣ Which mentors had the greatest impact on me?⁣
5️⃣ What books inspired or challenged me?⁣
6️⃣ What did I procrastinate on or leave unfinished?⁣
7️⃣ How was I transformed this year?⁣
8️⃣ What area of my life did I neglect?⁣
9️⃣ How did I do good in the world, big or small?⁣
🔟 What did I do this year that I never want to repeat?⁣
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Save this post, grab a journal, and give yourself space to reflect. ⁣
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Clarity comes when we honor where we’ve been before deciding where we’re going.⁣
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#newyear #newyearsresolution #newyearnewyou #ɴᴇᴡʏᴇᴀʀ2026 #live2026onpurpose

The end of the year is a beautiful chance to reflect on the memories, lessons, and moments that shaped your family in 2025. ⁣
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I created these New Year’s Eve Conversation Starters to make reflection simple and meaningful—whether you’re using them on your own, with your spouse, or around the table with your kids.⁣
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Download your free printable Conversation Starters and head into the new year with intention!⁣
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👉 Link in my Stories (https://bit.ly/NYEConversation)⁣
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#newyearseve #newyear #newyearreset #nye #nye2025

Merry Christmas from our family to yours!

What a blessing to have all of my kids home together for the first time in a while! I’m loving the time together, celebrating the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ!

(And our family is officially too large for an Instagram post, so I had to split it up into two!)

Enjoy your holiday season ❤️

This morning filled my heart ❤️

Spending time with the girls from @firmfoundation_az, gifting each of them their own You Are Loved Album, was such a joy. Watching them choose photos of themselves, laugh, and get creative was a beautiful reminder that this is exactly what I had envisioned when I created these albums.

Thank you to every one of you who purchased an album for your family. Because of you, these precious girls living in foster care were gifted a tangible reminder this holiday season: they are seen, known, and deeply loved.

Help us continue sharing reminders of God’s love—one album, one story, one child at a time.
(Link in bio to shop!)

Some gifts are opened once.
Others are opened again and again 🎁

The You Are Loved Keepsake Album is made for the second kind.
Fill it with photos, memories, and handwritten words for an instant meaningful Christmas gift—or give it blank as an invitation for your loved one to tell their own story.

And when you purchase one, a second album is gifted to a teen living in foster care in Arizona.

Your gift creates meaning twice—once for someone you love, and once for a young person who needs to know they matter.

This Christmas, give something that says “You matter. You are loved.”

Shop at amycarney.com/shop

Serving our community has always been part of how we’ve lived out our faith as a family. From the very beginning, we’ve tried to teach our kids that loving God means loving others in tangible ways. As they’ve grown older, those opportunities to serve together have become fewer, with them living out of state.

What a gift it was to spend this morning at @harvestcompassion with two of my adult sons home for Christmas break. Serving alongside them today was a sweet reminder that God is faithful to grow the seeds we plant, even when we’re not always there to see it.

Grateful for a God who calls us to serve, a Christmas season that has my children coming home, and the blessing of watching our children continue to walk in His ways ❤️

Check out @thestorehouseaz a hidden gem in Glendale, AZ!

📍 5840 W Greenway Rd — across from ACU
🕒 Open Wed–Sat, 10AM–4PM

Shop local + style your home + support families in our community with every purchase!

Turns out Santa approves of purposeful parenting!

Swing by @kidstoptoys tomorrow (Sunday, Dec. 7) from 2–4 pm for free photos with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the Elves!

Bring the whole family, soak up the holiday fun, and while you’re there, grab a copy of Parent on Purpose — the perfect stocking stuffer for mom 📖

Marvel. My word for 2025.

This morning’s sunrise is a gentle reminder to slow down and notice—to marvel at what God is already doing right in front of me.

I’m learning to treasure these early mornings—bundled in a cozy blanket on the patio with my tea, Bible, and December devotional, watching the day slowly unfold before the hustle and bustle of the day begins.

It’s amazing how we can find peace when we’re intentional with our routines and habits. The world may rush, but we don’t always have to.

Take time to marvel. To rest. To breathe. To notice the beauty that God places in front of you, even in the middle of a busy season.

What’s one small habit helping you find peace this season?

Our kids are watching us this Christmas…
What we care about.
What we give our time to.
What we stress about.
What we celebrate.

The gifts that matter most this season aren’t wrapped.
They’re taught.
🎁 Appreciation.
🎁 Generosity.
🎁 Compassion.
🎁 Contribution.
🎁 Humility.

These gifts last.
And they start with us!

Giving Tuesday is the perfect day to talk with our families about generosity—where we give, why we give, and how we can make giving part of who we are.

One simple way we build a culture of generosity in our home is with our Blessing Jar. Every January we start with an empty jar, and all year long we drop in spare change or bills we find. In December, we get to anonymously bless someone in need. It’s small, simple, and incredibly meaningful.

Today is a great opportunity to not only support the local and national charities doing good work in your community and beyond—but also to start (or restart) your own family giving tradition.

Generosity grows when we make it visible, intentional, and part of our everyday family rhythm.

Tag a non-profit that you are supporting today or tell us about a giving tradition your family has!

#GivingTuesday #FamilyGiving #BlessingJar #RaisingGenerousKids #ParentOnPurpose #SimpleTraditions #GiveBack #TeachGenerosity

Hello, December!

The holiday season is here, and with it comes a choice: how we spend our time, where we place our focus, and what we model for the people watching us most closely.

This month, let’s pause, slow down, and be intentional.

The gifts that matter most aren’t wrapped—they’re lived, modeled, and taught.

So, let’s choose wisely and live out this month on purpose!

#intentionalliving #intentionalparenting #parentingwithpurpose #parentonpurpose #decembertoremember #giftsthatlast #familyvalues #mindfulmoment #december1st #motherhoodinspired

This month, the U.S. Mint stopped making pennies. And while they won’t disappear overnight, the news immediately brought my 936 Penny Jars to mind—so I wanted to share this simple, meaningful tradition with you.

Inside this jar sit 936 pennies: one for every week we have with our child from birth until they turn 18. It’s a visual countdown clock for childhood—quiet, humbling, and powerful.

Each week, you move one penny from the remaining jar to the spent jar. Such a small action, but it carries a big reminder:

⏳ Time is precious—and how we spend it matters.

Life moves quickly. Between school drop-offs, work, sports, dinner, emails, and everything else, it’s easy to forget that childhood is happening right in front of us. One penny at a time. One week at a time.

God willing, we get 936 weeks. Some of us have more pennies in the “spent” jar than we‘d like. Some are just starting out. But every parent receives the same invitation:

Pay attention.
Choose what matters.
Make the small moments count.

So pause for a moment and ask yourself:

How many weeks do you have left until your child turns 18?
And how will you spend them?

As our country says goodbye to the penny, let us remember that childhood isn’t forever—so let’s make the weeks count.

#936pennies #parentonpurpose #parentingwithpurpose #intentionalparenting #timematters #parentlife #intentionalparenting #purposefulparenting #motherhood #spendtimewisely

Ten years ago today, I said yes to Jesus.
My baptism wasn’t planned.
It wasn’t polished.
It wasn’t perfect (as you can see from the only imperfect video footage I have!)

But it was real.
It was sacred.
It was the day God met me right where I was—and changed everything.

This decade has taught me:
God doesn’t need our curated lives.
He needs our obedience.
He needs our willingness.
He needs our yes—even when it’s inconvenient and uncomfortable.

I share the full story—messy, miraculous, and life-changing—in my upcoming book, An Inconvenient Faith.

Here’s to the next decade of inconvenient yeses…
and a God whose timing is always way better than mine.

(Thank you @troydpeterson for saying yes to stepping back into that water to baptize me. I’m forever grateful for your yes!)

It’s Small Business Saturday! Starting today through Cyber Monday, my limited-edition signed hardcover of Parent on Purpose is $5 off + FREE shipping!

If you’re looking for a meaningful, useful gift for a mom in the thick of raising her kids, I’ve got you covered!

I’m so grateful for every one of you who chooses to shop small and support local!

Tap the link in bio to shop or go to amycarney.com/shop

#smallbusinesssaturday #shopsmall #shopsmallaz #azsmallbusiness #shoplocal #saturdayshopping
#parentonpurpose #azauthor #scottsdalemoms #phoenixmoms #azmoms #intentionalparenting #mompreneur #momlife

Today we celebrate Hope & A Future Day here in Arizona!

21 years ago, Governor Jan Brewer officially proclaimed November 24 as a day to honor the incredible work of this organization—and what a difference they continue to make.

@azhopefuture has brought purpose, belonging, and hope to many foster children in our state. Our family is so thankful their support didn’t end after our sons were adopted, and that continued connection and mentorship is something truly rare and precious in the foster care community.

If you’re looking for a meaningful place to direct your Arizona tax credit this year, I highly recommend Hope & A Future. Their impact is real, lasting, and life-changing.

Give them a follow and help support the work that gives children not just care—but a future filled with possibility.

Check them out at azhope.com.

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (Jeremiah 29:11)

Make Your Monday Matter!

Every child deserves a reminder that they are seen, valued, and loved—no matter their circumstances.

Your purchase of a You Are Loved Keepsake Album donates one to a child in foster care.

Buy One, Give One.
Let’s make love our legacy—one child at a time 🫶

Shop → https://amycarney.com/shop/ (Link is in my bio!)

#Youareloved #Fostercarelove #Everychilddeserveslove #Adoptionlove #Makeloveyourlegacy #keepsakealbum #memoryalbum #photobook #keepsake #buyonegiveone

Happy National Adoption Day 💛

Today we celebrate the blessing of finalizing the adoptions of our sons in 2016 and 2021. Standing in that courtroom as a family will forever be some of our most cherished memories.

People often ask, “What made you want to adopt?” And the answer is Jesus. Only Jesus. We simply followed where He called us, and we are grateful for the privilege of saying yes to adding these two boys to our family.

National Adoption Day exists to bring awareness to the need for permanent, loving families for children in foster care. There are still thousands of children waiting for stability, belonging, and the unconditional love every child deserves.

If you’ve ever felt a tug on your heart to foster or adopt, don’t ignore it. There are kids praying today for what so many of us take for granted—a family to call their own.

May this day inspire more families to open their homes and hearts to a child in need 💛

Great morning @mcdowell.church Freedom Market — selling my wares for a good cause!⁣
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Every purchase benefits McDowell Church’s mission partners serving women seeking freedom, restoration, and hope.⁣
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Come shop local today until noon!
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I’ve made it easy for you to turn that awkward silence into meaningful conversation around the Thanksgiving table this year!

Come see me this Saturday at The Freedom Market @mcdowell.church , where I’ll have my Thanksgiving Conversation Starter jars (and all of my books) available for purchase!

The Freedom Market is an outdoor community marketplace hosted by McDowell Community Church + Trailhead Coffee. Every purchase helps bring freedom, restoration, and hope to women impacted by sex trafficking.

Shop from local small business favorites—all while supporting a powerful cause.

📍 Saturday, November 22
⏰ 8 AM – 12 PM
📌 McDowell Church, Scottsdale

Hope to see you there!

Come support me (and other local vendors) at @mcdowell.church Freedom Market — a creative marketplace with a powerful purpose.⁣
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📅 Saturday, Nov 22 | 8am–12pm⁣
📍 McDowell Church, Scottsdale (North Lawn, by the playground)⁣
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McDowell Church + Trailhead Coffee are partnering to raise awareness and join the fight against human trafficking. Every purchase will benefit McDowell Church’s mission partners serving women seeking freedom, restoration, and hope.⁣
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We’ll be set up alongside the Earn the Bird 5k & Fun Run—bring the whole family and enjoy a meaningful Saturday!

Today, I’m celebrating World Kindness Day alongside local Arizona author @kariabaker whose beautiful book Finding Kind reminds us that kindness isn’t just something we teach—it’s something we live 💛

In a world that can often feel divided and harsh, choosing kindness is an act of courage. It changes conversations, communities, and hearts—starting with our own.

Let’s all do our part to spread the kindness our world so desperately needs!

📖 Grab a copy of Finding Kind and join Kari and myself in helping make kindness contagious today and always!

#WorldKindnessDay #FindingKind #BeKind #KindnessMatters #ArizonaAuthors #SpreadKindness

We see “be kind” everywhere—on t-shirts, bumper stickers, and classroom walls. It’s a beautiful reminder, but sometimes I wonder if we’ve grown numb to the message. When “be kind” becomes just another slogan, it loses its power to truly shape our hearts and homes.

This throwback photo of our daughter and foster daughter together is a living reminder that kindness is so much more than a catchphrase. It’s a choice we make, moment by moment, to love, include, and lift one another up.

Today on World Kindness Day, let’s consider whether we are teaching our children to be nice, or to be kind?

➡️ Niceness often comes from wanting to be liked or to avoid conflict. It can be surface-level, masking what’s really true or good.

➡️ But kindness is a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22). It’s rooted in love, courage, and a willingness to put others’ needs before our own.

Jesus never asked us to be “nice.” He showed us how to be kind. His kindness healed, restored, and transformed lives. And that’s the model I want my children to follow.

Kindness isn’t just a cultural message. It’s a Kingdom mandate.

Let’s choose kindness, even when it’s hard—and let’s start right where we are, with the people God has placed in our lives ❤️

#worldkindnessday #kindnessbeginsathome #intentionalparenting #faithfulfamily #parentonpurpose

Thankful for the new day today after a terrifying experience yesterday on the Chicago train from the airport into the city. I witnessed a man violently holding a woman at knife point, and a bystander was stabbed (which thankfully I did not see.) It was a moment you normally see or hear about on the news from afar.

I am deeply thankful for the quick response of the police and for the bravery of those who helped protect others in that moment.

Today, I choose thankfulness—for all the goodness in this world, for this beautiful city I once called home, and for the Lord’s protection in the face of evil.

I refuse to live in fear, yet I unfortunately think my days on city public transit have come to an end.

“I will fear no evil, for You are with me.” Psalm 23:4

This month is personal.

When our sons entered our family through foster care adoption at age ten, they came with only a few belongings… and almost no photos of their life before us.

No proof of celebrations.
No school photos or record of milestones.
No images to say, “You matter and are loved.”

So this month — National Adoption Month — we are doing something about it.

For every You Are Loved Keepsake Album purchased, we’ll donate one to a child in foster care.
So they have a place to keep their precious story too.

Because every child deserves to feel seen, valued and loved.

And a keepsake album to store their photos and memories is one way we can do that.

Join us.
One story. One child. One family at a time.

www.amycarney.com/shop (Link is in my Bio!)

#NationalAdoptionMonth #YouAreLoved #FosterCare #AdoptionStory #EveryStoryMatters #LoveIsLegacy #FamilyLegacy #LegacyofLove #LiveYourLegacy #MakeLoveYourLegacy

I’ve never been big into Halloween, but I sure loved dressing my little ones up in themed costumes through their younger years!

From three peas in a pod to three little pigs, Goldilocks & her 3 bears, Bo Peep & her sheep, four little monkeys, superheroes, Disney and Wizard of Oz characters, and my favorite of all — the Four Seasons (Winter, Spring, Summer & Fall) handmade by my mom.

Eventually they got too cool for Mom’s themed costumes… and that’s when the photo album stopped 😂

Cherish and enjoy those fleeting childhood years — they pass far too quickly. And don’t forget to capture and print your photos while you can — you’ll treasure looking back at them one day 📸

AZ Friends! Now’s the perfect time to shop local and save! Through this Sunday, October 26, you can get 20% off my books—and almost everything @kidstoptoys —when you use your @carecardaz

If you’re not familiar, the Care Card is the Board of Visitors fundraising initiative that supports the Big Pink Bus, a mobile imaging program of Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center.

You buy the card once, and it gives you discounts at lots of local businesses while supporting a great cause!

So grab your Care Card, stop by Kidstop Toys & Books and shop small, and early, for your holiday gifts!

So grateful for a beautiful time celebrating our third-born at his White Coat Ceremony into med school at VCOM Auburn. Sharing it with my parents made it even sweeter!

After a gap year working at Christ Health in Birmingham, AL he pursued where God was leading, and we are so proud of his perseverance and heart!

Cheering our Cole on as he steps into this next chapter. Proud and excited for you, son!

My Bible study teacher said those four words this week, and they’ve been replaying in my mind ever since.⁣
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How we spend our time matters. ⁣
Every minute shapes the story we’re writing with our lives. ⁣
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Yet so often, I find myself pulled in many directions—wearing all the hats, managing all the roles. ⁣
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After a full and beautiful month, followed by a challenging week, I’m pausing to ask: Are my minutes aligned with what truly matters? With the glory of God?⁣
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We only get one today. One life to live.⁣
Psalm 90:12 says, “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”⁣
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Let’s take that to heart.⁣
Slow down. Consider how we are spending our time.⁣
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Then choose to make our minutes matter while we can ⏳

From the moment I learned I was having a daughter after our trio of boys, to the sacred moment of recently watching her choose her wedding dress, has been one of my life’s greatest honors. She is a daily reminder of God’s grace and goodness, and watching her grow into the strong, faith-filled woman she is today is a blessing. I am grateful for the gift of being her mom. Happy National Daughter Day to my girl 💗

What do you want to be remembered for?

It’s a question we don’t ask ourselves often enough. Are we living for a job title, a role, or something deeper that truly matters?

Since Charlie Kirk’s life was taken, I’ve been reflecting on this even more. In an interview that’s now been shared in so many tribute videos, Charlie was asked what he wanted to be remembered for.

His answer was simple, yet powerful: “My courageous faith.” That answer struck a chord in me, because that’s exactly what I want my legacy to be too.

But it’s not enough to just want it.

Are we living in a way today that will actually leave the legacy we hope for?

What do you want to be remembered for—and how are you living that out today? Who else wants to be remembered for their courageous faith?

#courageousfaith #legacy #yourlegacy #mylegacy #leavealegacy #liveyourlegacy

What a joy it was to kick off the new season of the amazing @moms_at_stpatrick There’s nothing quite like gathering with fellow moms who are looking to grow, learn, and support one another on this journey of raising children.

I loved sharing my Roadmap to Parent on Purpose framework—something that has shaped my own family and helped so many others move from simply reacting to intentionally leading their children with faith, love, and purpose.

Seeing familiar faces from last time and meeting new friends reminded me just how powerful community is in this precious season of full-time parenthood.

If you’d like me to speak to your group or event about intentional parenting, I’d love to connect! Send me a DM and let’s strengthen more families together.

#parentonpurpose #scottsdalemoms #scottsdalemom #azmom #azmoms #intentionalparenting #faithandfamily #raisingadults #CommunityMatters

A week ago, I was standing alone in a coffee shop in Lexington, Kentucky when I heard the heartbreaking news that Charlie Kirk had been murdered. My heart was (and still is) heavy with shock, anger, and deep sadness—so many emotions all at once.

As I tried to process the weight of it, my eyes landed on a community board with the question, “What advice would you give a 25-year-old knowing what you know now?”

One handwritten response stopped me in my tracks. I found myself in absolute agreement, even scribbling “THIS” beside it. Because following Jesus truly is the best decision I’ve ever made—and I only wish I hadn’t waited until I was 44 to truly follow Him.

In that moment, I realized the wisdom Charlie boldly lived and shared is the same truth written on that wall: life is too short to wait. If I could tell my younger self—or anyone searching for direction—one thing, it would be this: Don’t wait. Choose faith. Choose Jesus.

And the fact that this happened inside @brevedecoffee was no coincidence. Their name is a play on the word brevity—meaning shortness of time. Psalm 90:12 says, “Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom.”What a timely reminder.

Charlie’s voice may be silenced on this earth, but his legacy continues to echo through the lives he touched. And if you’ve been hesitating, wondering, or searching—let this be your nudge. There is nothing cooler, braver, or more life-changing than saying yes to Him. ❤️

Happy Constitution Day 🇺🇸

Throwing it back to our unforgettable RV adventure when we celebrated Constitution Day at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. Exploring our nation’s history together as a family was such a powerful reminder of the freedoms and responsibilities we share as Americans.

Today is the perfect opportunity to talk with your kids about the importance of our country’s founding document. The Constitution isn’t just a piece of history—it’s the foundation for the rights and liberties we enjoy every day.
If you ever get the chance, I highly recommend visiting the Constitution Center, Independence Hall and the National Archives. Walking through those exhibits as a family brought the story of America to life in a way we’ll never forget.

Let’s raise the next generation to understand, appreciate, and protect the values our country was built on. Our conversations today help shape the citizens and leaders of tomorrow 🇺🇸

Learn more on my blog written on our trip: https://amycarney.com/celebrating-constitution-day-in-philadelphia/

#ConstitutionDay #FamilyAdventures #ParentOnPurpose #RaisingCitizens #intentionalparenting

24 years ago, I gave birth to my firstborn triplet sons!

As I celebrate my dear sons who are unfortunately living across the country from me today, I’m reminded that our most significant contribution to the Kingdom of God may not be something we do, but the men we raise 💙 💙 💙

What an absolute joy it is to be your mother! Happy birthday to my boys!

#TripletMom #momofmultiples #phoenixmom #arisonamom

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