She's Almost a Teenager: Essential Conversations to Have Now - Softcover

Heather Larson; Larson, Peter; Arp, Claudia; Arp, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764211366 ISBN 13: 9780764211362

Publisher: Bethany House Publishers, 2015

Synopsis

A Guide to Meaningful Parent-Daughter Conversations

Your daughter is growing up. There are so many issues she'll face, such as body image, confusion about relationships, and taking ownership of her spiritual life. How do you connect with her on the things that are important to both of you? This structured approach to conversations and activities with your girl will make it easier to have those memorable times together. You'll find practical ways to encourage her in her faith, talk about the challenges she faces in school and with friends, and remind her that you love her dearly.

About this title

About the Authors

Heather Larson, MS, (www.10greatdates.org) has her master's degree in psychology. She is the founder of Bridgewell Coaching and works as a Christian relationship coach. She and her husband, Peter, regularly teach and speak together. They are the hosts of the 10 Great Dates Before You Say "I Do" DVD curriculum. The Larsons have been married for twenty years and have three children. They live in Edina, Minnesota.

Peter Larson, PhD, (www.10greatdates.org) is a licensed clinical psychologist and currently serves as the Marriage and Family Initiative Lead at Gloo, Inc. He is the coauthor of the PREPARE/ENRICH Customized Version and the Couple Checkup Inventory and book. Peter and his wife, Heather, regularly teach and speak together. They are the hosts of the 10 Great Dates Before You Say "I Do" DVD curriculum. The Larsons have been married for twenty years and have three children. They live in Edina, Minnesota.

Claudia Arp, MSW, (www.10greatdates.org) and her husband, David, are founders of Marriage Alive International, a ground-breaking ministry dedicated to providing resources and training to empower churches to help build better marriages. The Arps are authors of numerous books and video curricula, including the 10 Great Dates series and the Gold Medallion Award-winning The Second Half of Marriage. The Arps have appeared on the NBC Today Show, CBS This Morning, PBS, and Focus on the Family. Their work has been featured in publications such as USA Today, the Washington Post, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Time magazine. When they are not writing or speaking, you'll probably find them hiking trails in northern Virginia, where they live, or in the Austrian Alps, where they love to hike.

David Arp, MSW, (www.10greatdates.org) and his wife, Claudia, are founders of Marriage Alive International, a ground-breaking ministry dedicated to providing resources and training to empower churches to help build better marriages. The Arps are authors of numerous books and video curricula, including the 10 Great Dates series and the Gold Medallion Award-winning The Second Half of Marriage. The Arps have appeared on the NBC Today Show, CBS This Morning, PBS, and Focus on the Family. Their work has been featured in publications such as USA Today, the Washington Post, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Time magazine. When they are not writing or speaking, you'll probably find them hiking trails in northern Virginia, where they live, or in the Austrian Alps, where they love to hike.

From the Back Cover

Is Your Daughter on the Right Path?

Do you know what your daughter really thinks about boys, school, God, her future? It's not easy to be sure. These and other important topics don't often come up in everyday conversation. Plus, a girl's views on life can shift quickly, thanks to friends, pop culture, and other influences.

Now, with this book, you can connect with your daughter and help her navigate the coming teen years. Based on tried-and-true parenting wisdom, you will find thoughtful questions and talking points that lead to meaningful, natural conversations on key issues, including:

· Physical and emotional changes your daughter is facing
· Taking ownership of her spiritual life
· Using social media responsibly
· and much more

These bonding times will not only help you both get ready for the years ahead, but they will show that you love her dearly.

"This informative, lively book is full of practical ideas. . . . I highly recommend it!"--Cheri Fuller, speaker and author of What a Girl Needs From Her Mom

Great for Moms and Dads!

Edition details

• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764211366
• ISBN 13: 9780764211362
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 170