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Don't Miss It
By: Reggie Joiner

You will have approximately 936 weeks from the time your child is born until he or she graduates from high school.
It goes by fast.
The responsibility to shape a child's faith and character can seem overwhelming.
If you are a parent, you have probably realized by now that you …

Understanding Your Young Teen
By: Mark Oestreicher

​Between the ages of 11-14, adolescents experience one of the most significant periods of change they’ll face during their lifetimes—physically, mentally, emotionally, relationally and spiritually. Mothers and fathers of young teens are presented with new challenges in understanding, communicating with and parenting their kids during this time in their lives. Understanding Your Young Teen offers insights on early adolescent development, new research and cultural changes, and practical applications for parenting and living with young teens.

My Anxious Mind
By: Michael A. Tompkins, Katherine Martinez

'My Anxious Mind' outlines a simple and proven plan to help you understand and deal with your anxiety and panic. It is full of simple-to-use tools and strategies that easily fit into any teen's busy routine.

What do I do when Teenages are Depressed and Contemplate Suicide?
By: Dr. Steven Gerali

"In this new series of books designed for anyone connected to teenagers, Dr. Steven Gerali addresses six daunting and difficult situations that, when they do happen, often leave youth workers and parents feeling unprepared. With a background in adolescent counseling, Dr. Gerali provides valuable resources to help youth workers and parents through some of the most challenging situations they may face.

Can I Ask That?
By: Jim Candy & Brad M. Griffin

Teenagers are tired of vague or nonexistent answers to their tough questions about God, the Bible, and Christianity. Just when they're capable of diving into the deep end of their faith, all too often the church keeps them splashing around in shallow waters. As eight years of Sticky Faith research on teenagers has shown, it's not doubt or hard questions that are toxic to faith. It's silence.

A Parents Guide to Understanding Sex & Dating
By: Mark Oestreicher

Helping your child make wise choices about sex and dating requires more than just one chat. It's about building bridges of ongoing dialogue throughout the teenage years.

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