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He's Almost a Teenager: Essential Conversations to Have Now
A Guide to Meaningful Parent-Son Conversations
Do you know what your son really thinks about girls, school, God, his future? It's not easy to be sure, is it? Boys aren't known for being great communicators, especially entering their teen years. How do you connect with him on the things that are important to both of you?
Based on tried-and-true parenting wisdom, this book shares fun, thoughtful questions and talking points that lead to meaningful, natural conversations about
- physical and emotional changes your son is facing
- staying pure in an oversexualized culture
- using social media responsibly
- and much more
This structured approach offers practical ways to bond with your son and encourage him in his faith, talk about the challenges he faces in school and with friends, and show him that you love him dearly before he enters the turbulent teen years.
Do you know what your son really thinks about girls, school, God, his future? It's not easy to be sure, is it? Boys aren't known for being great communicators, especially entering their teen years. How do you connect with him on the things that are important to both of you?
Based on tried-and-true parenting wisdom, this book shares fun, thoughtful questions and talking points that lead to meaningful, natural conversations about
- physical and emotional changes your son is facing
- staying pure in an oversexualized culture
- using social media responsibly
- and much more
This structured approach offers practical ways to bond with your son and encourage him in his faith, talk about the challenges he faces in school and with friends, and show him that you love him dearly before he enters the turbulent teen years.
192 pages, Paperback
Published April 18, 2017
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About the author
Peter Larson
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Peter and Heather Larson do premarital counseling, speaking events, and marriage education together in a variety of settings. Peter is a licensed clinical psychologist and co-developed the customized version of the widely used PREPARE/ENRICH couples assessment tool. Heather is associate director of Marriage Alive. Married for nearly 20 years, the Larsons have three school-aged children and live in Boulder, Colorado.
Peter and Heather Larson do premarital counseling, speaking events, and marriage education together in a variety of settings. Peter is a licensed clinical psychologist and co-developed the customized version of the widely used PREPARE/ENRICH couples assessment tool. Heather is associate director of Marriage Alive. Married for nearly 20 years, the Larsons have three school-aged children and live in Boulder, Colorado.
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September 1, 2022
It wasn’t a terrible book but, it wasn’t my favorite. I felt myself skimming it rather than reading it. I was able to pull some helpful pieces out, but I think there are better books out there.
June 26, 2021
I found this to be a useful book to help prepare for an intentional approach to parenting boys into and through their teen years. Organized topically around several key areas, the authors share their experience of intentional development and preparing boys for responsible adulthood. I gleaned several good ideas that I intend to consider and adapt to my own experience of parenting adolescent boys.
June 26, 2022
Great conversation started to have with your pre-teen to help shape the teenage years. I feel better equipped with some practical things I can do to help my son. I would recommend this for an parent of a pre-teen.
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