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Teens

  Against the Tide, Lahaye (Book, Questar) A book that helps parents raise sexually-pure kids by teaching them how to talk to their child about sex.

Cruisin' the River of Light, (Book, CPH) A book of devotions for teens, written by teens.

Five Cries of Parents: Help for Families on Troublesome Issues, Strommen/Strommen (Book, Harper) The chapters of this book represent the keystones of the authors' personal philosophy of parenting. The promises of God in Scripture, faith in Christ, and the presence of God's Spirit are a heritage the authors have tried to pass on to their sons.

Help! I'm in College, Gesch (Book, CPH) Twenty-nine student-to-God talks on real concerns of today's students.

Hi, I'm Bob and I'm the Parent of a Teenager, Smith (Book, Gospel Light) This 7-session course focuses on biblical principles of parenting and gives seven building blocks to effective parenting. Helps to start-peer-led parent support groups.

How to Risk-Proof Your Kids, Winkler (Book, CPH) Bible-based advice from experts to help you prepare your child to grow up, live by Christian values, resist the temptations of drugs, alcohol, and sex, and say no to valueless TV, movies, and music.

Parenting Moral Teens in Immoral Times, Brusius, ed. (Book, CPH) Parents and youth leaders help teens recognize danger areas, such as drug use, sexual activity, satanic movements, and suicide-before they become involved.

The Pro-Teen Parent, Hahn (Book, Questar) In this book you'll learn how to: help teenagers make tough moral choices; discipline effectively; offer maturing experiences that promote spiritual growth; listen well; step back, trust God, and let your teenager go and grow.

Psalms for Teens: Books I and II, Weisheit (Book CPH) Psalms written for teenagers of the '90s using teens' words, expressing their emotions, and reminding them that God is there and does understand.

Questions Teens Are Asking Today, Schroeder/Nadasdy (Book, CPH) Questions teens ask-about themselves, dating, friends, parents, fears, and faith-are answered by two teen counselors.

Stuff You Gotta Know: Straight Talk on Real Life, Doud (Book, CPH) Honest answers parents and kids can read and discuss together about sexuality, eating disorders, alcoholism, divorce, popularity, and other real-life issues.

Surviving Your Child's Dating Years, Reed (Book, CPH) Practical, Bible-based advice to help you foster seven vital skills that will help a child build healthy relationships.

Ten Mistakes Parents Make With Teenagers, Kesler (Book, Word) This book offers practical advice for parents who want to learn to deal more lovingly with their teen. It reminds parents of the physiological, emotional, social, and spiritual growth that takes place during adolescence.

What Hollywood Won't Tell You About Sex, Love, and Dating, Johnson/Shellenberg (Book, Regal) Practical tips and biblical truth to help young people, ages 12-17, as they plan for relationships with the opposite sex.

Who Am I, Lord, and Why Am I Here?, Hulme/Hulme (Book, CPH) An inspiring resource for teens, parents, and youth leaders. Offers a Christian perspective on issues teens confront, including drugs, peer pressure, sex, parents, guilt, and suicide.

Why Wait? Here's What You Need to Know About the Teen Sexual Crisis, McDowell/Day (Book, Here's Life) In extensive research on teen sexuality, the authors found that teens (and pre-teens) want to discuss sex with their parents. This book provides facts and research to enable parents to help a teen answer that tough question: "Why should I wait until marriage?"

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