I only have to look to my 13 year old and know we speak a different language. Shaunti Feldhahn and Lisa A Rice who brought us the best-selling books For Women Only, For Men Only, and For Young Women Only now brings us For Parents Only: Getting Inside the head of your kid. In this book they share the results of a nationwide survey and personal interviews they did with more than 1,000 real-life teens and tweens to tackle those things parents often don’t “get” about their kids. I am a relatively young Mom of a 13 year old so I figured it has not been that long since I was a teen. I have to admit this book opened my eyes. This book does a great job defining what “We Think is Happening” versus “What’s Really Happening.”
The book addresses topics such as:
What is the most intoxicating and addictive thing your teenager seeks?
What is the best way to parent?
What can we do as parents so they don’t emotionally shut us out, but actually seek our advice?
What do they really mean when they tell you to “stop freaking out?”
These are all subjects that are addressed in this book, along with so much more. I highly recommend it, I think it will be a book I will refer back to many times. BUT BUT GUESS WHAT….you can to!!!
Multnomah Books has give me TWO COPIES TO GIVE AWAY….FOR FREE…I will announce the winner December 3rd.
If you are interested please let me know in the comments. I WILL ONLY SELECT FROM THE ONES WHO SAY THEY ARE INTERESTED.
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The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
2 Corinthians 13:14 (ESV)
1. I am thankful that I was able to spend time with my family over Thanksgiving.
2. I am thankful that I am beginning to feel better.
3. I am thankful for cooler weather and the holiday season. I love Christmas music and decorations. Sitting beside my tree is one of my favorite things to do.
4. I am thankful that God continues to mold me and teach me daily. Without his grace I would be lost.
So what are you thankful for today? Leave your link here and be sure to visit other participants. I am thankful Iris has given me this opportunity to host Thankful Thursday.
PS be sure to mention in the comments if you are interested in winning one of the books mentioned above.