Recommendation: Susan Yates’ And Then I Had Teenagers is a heartwarming read that offers practical advice to parents of preteens and teens. The author draws from her personal experiences to provide stories, compassion and guidance to parents struggling with communication, peer pressure, and faith issues. The book encourages readers to articulate challenges and focus on blessings, making it a great resource for small groups. Parents who enjoyed the author’s previous book And Then I Had Kids, will find this sequel equally engaging and informative.

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Susan Yates, best-selling author of And Then I Had Kids and How to Like the Ones You Love, now offers encouragement and guidance to parents of teens and preteens. Drawing from her experiences raising five teenagers, she offers parents a unique blend of stories, compassion, and advice. Yates empathizes with parents whose children struggle with communication, peer pressure, and faith--every parent of a teen!--while also considering teenagers' perspectives and needs. Readers who enjoyed And Then I Had Kids will be eager for this sequel as they prepare for the teen years. With a similar style, it demonstrates how Christian values work within the family and the home. Discussion questions for each chapter make it a perfect resource for small groups, Sunday school, or neighborhood outreach. By encouraging readers to "articulate the challenges and then choose to focus on the blessings," And Then I Had Teenagers restores hope during one of the craziest seasons of life.

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