Things I Wish I'd Known Before My Child Became a Teenager

I was a junior high youth group leader years ago, and felt that I had it all down, but I was still not prepared for my own teens. I felt that this book was really helpful for me because I felt like I was doing something wrong as a parent, but I was reminded that so many of the things teens do are normal & they all go through them. The author gave me tools to be able to respond in a rational way, not react to my teen's very normal emotions & behaviors. I felt more in control of my own emotions & actions, and was able to take my teens' actions & behaviors less personally. The book is also FULL of resources for all kinds of things, I loved that.

A must read for parents of soon to be teenagers.

It's so useful that I'm buying a copy for every family in our youth group.

A MUST READ for parents of children after age 8

I recommend spending the money on fuel taking your kids to the park or camping than buying a book that outlines someone else's experiences. Quick tip: unless you where created in a lab and grown to adult hood. Just remember what it was like when you where that age. For those grown in a lab I would like run some experiments on you if you don't mind.