Must read for teens and their parents
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My Life Unscripted by Tricia Goyer is a fun, powerful devotional for teens. Tricia shares scenes from her life written in movie script format interspersed with movie-making terms, Bible verses, hard questions to make the reader look deeper at their own lives, and other teens' responses to those questions. She faces the mistakes she made as a teen head-on without flinching and offers alternatives and opportunities for discussion. Drinking, sex, cheating, friends, the hard things that teens face: she's got it covered. Without offering trite or pat advice, she encourages teens to find answers for themselves and write their own script for their life rather than follow someone else's (other than God's) or just drift along without thinking decisions through. As the mother of two teens, it opened my eyes to some discussions I need to have with my kids and reminded me how hard it is to survive high school without sacrificing something of yourself. While reading this, I asked my 14-year old daughter to describe herself (as Tricia did online and then published the teens' responses), and I ended up listening for several minutes as Molly defined herself in ways I never would have imagined. She knows herself far better than I did at that age, and listening to her helped me understand her far better. There's room for teens to record their answers to questions, as well as discussion questions at the back for use in groups. This is a great book for teens, their parents, and youth groups.
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Highly recommend this book to all parents of teen or soon to be teens.  Just good information to help make this an amazing season for both parents and teens.
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This book is amazing. We are now having our teens read it because we want them to have these truths for their lives.
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I will admit that I am a parent of a teen, but I purchased this book for my teen and couldn't resist picking it up and reading it. The author really has a great way communicating what is expected in the interview and job market from today's part-timer's. The tips on how kids can set themselves apart and make it through those tortuous interviews we all went through as teens are tremendous! Thank you Darrell Doepke for finally putting something in kids'/parents' hands that will help us all navigate our way to that first job for our kids!
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I am a junior at CSUH, majoring in Human Development.  I hope to work with children and young adults some day and have children of my own. Tom McMahon's book will come in handy in either sittuation. Teen Tips is great  because it's not just one person giving one kind of advice to his readers.  It's refreshing to read different ways of going through the motions with an  adolescent, from the piont of view of experienced people.  I've discovered  ideas that I'd never thought of before. Many of the tips are bound to  strike up wonderful discussions.  Other highlights are the quotes from  teens that are placed periodically throughout the book.  Both parents and  adolescents can benifit from this book.  Happy Reading!
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If you have teenagers in your house, or will someday, buy this book for them and youself.  Somehow Mimi Doe has managed to combine practical advice on how to cope with the challenges of raising adolescents with this amazing understanding about how to connect with them on another level. I have three teenagers, two boys and a girl, and lots of typical ups and downs raising them. This book will help. Already has.  Buy it!
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Wish I would have read this sooner! Such a great book for parenting teens. Put it on your bedside table till empty nest time.
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AWESOME book, that covers issues that come out of impure hearts (sex, abortion, alternative lifestyles)! For teenagers to read this book before they are really faced with these types of issues is such a gift and so empowering. I have listened (audio book) and read this book, and suggested it to every youth minister I know....adults...you will be surprised how much you will gain from this book, read it with your teens!
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If you're a dad, this book by Josh and Jim Weidmann is a MUST have for you.  You will find the heart of your teen and the path to relationship with that teen.  If you feel you are losing touch with the teen in your life (or if your just facing the teen years ahead), you NEED to read this book so you can meet your teen on first base and run the bases of life with them - not against them.
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Life can be complicated, even at the best of times. For teens it can be the most complicated of all as they struggle through life trying to cope with so much. As Ilene says in her book "Liftoff", kindergarten kids are happy and full of life, but by the time they have reached those teen years, something changes. Teens lack the direction, confidence and leadership they should have to make happy lives for themselves. LIFTOFF provides a wonderful roadmap for young people, full of actionable content and strategies, so they can create that balance in their lives that is missing. Parents too can help their kids to cope and support them using this book so that our teens are working together within the family to be happier, healthier and stronger individuals.

As Ilene points out, teens are challenged by so much that they need help to see through the thick of forest of life's turmoil. Full of inspirational advice and written from the perspective of someone who understands the reality of what young people are going through, LIFTOFF is for teens, moms and dads so they can work together in brining the family closer together, setting up a future that is full of hope and better living. I highly recommend LIFTOFF to all families out there raising young people so you can provide them with the insight and support they need to navigate through life.
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"Vibes" is a must-read for teenagers, and must-remember for parents! It reconciles the perspectives of the age differences in a humorous style. One is left with a smiling aftertaste.
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Shannon Peterson's book is captivating and she delves into many themes both in a marriage and in family life.  I think that teenagers might particularly like this book, as it gives insight into relationships that they might not first see on their own.  Just as Shannon displays within the marriage relationship, so, too, does their daughter realize that what is on the surface is not always the truth.  I think many teenage girls might also recognize themselves in the mother-daughter relationship and Shannon's words can provide an eye-opening experience for teens.
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This book I highly recommend it is a must read for teens.  If you are a Christian homeschool parent and you want your children to know how to handle being a Christian as a teen and still stick to your Christian values.  You must add this to your curriculum.  My daughter enjoyed it because it is very relatable. It captures the heart and mind of a teen. It's fun, clean and parent you will know your child is safe when reading it... I suggest every teen read this book, it's very good!
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Excellent book, great practical advice for parents tackling many issues for adolescents.  Love it.
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This is an excellent book for anyone that has teenagers. Makes you think about the way you are parenting your teenager in today's world. Well worth it!!
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As Mum to 13, 15, 16 and 18, usually a book about parenting teens would be the last thing I would pick up (I'm already living the dream, right?). However this is a book I wish I could have read six years ago and am very grateful to have read now.  Joanne shares real life examples of letting go of the wheel and taking a back seat, being the supportive and guiding parent instead of the critical and driving parent, providing 'speed bumps' instead of 'road blocks' - just some of the take away concepts that struck a chord with me.  Would especially recommend to parents of pre-teens and teens and anyone working with teens in the hope they can save themselves and their kids countless hours, days, years of struggle.
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I was pleasantly surprised by both the questions and answers in this book.  Questions run the gamut from routine puberty and zits conversations to heavier topics such as worrying about future success and life planning.  In asking, Is it harder to be a teenager today?, the authors bottom line answer is So why is it important for one persons experiences to be considered harder or more difficult than someone elses?  I love that answer!  I also enjoyed the conversation about music (Why do my parents hate the music I like?).  The interjections from Gregg Jr. are applicable and relatable.  Many of the answers provided are ones Ive struggled with myself - finding the right words to express my thoughts to my kids.  Dr. Jantz puts them in clear language that makes sense, is not overly adult or preachy, and provokes conversation from both teens and parents.  Anyone who deals with the mysterious preteen or teen (or parent!) will benefit from the insight this book provides.  It would also be a great small group or family study.  Overall, I really enjoyed reading this book and will refer back to it often as my own two teenagers continue on their journey of adolescence.  I was provided a copy of this book in pdf format and all opinions are 100% my own.