Things I Wish I'd Known Before My Child Became a Teenager

By Gary D Chapman | Publisher: Moody Publishers

About the book

Help your child navigate the teenage years and become a mature adult.

The transition from childhood to adulthood is hard for everyone. Physical changes—on the inside as well as the outside—make for a lot of ups and downs. The teenage years are turbulent, no question about it. But if you’re a parent or caregiver, don’t despair. There’s a way through!

Gary Chapman, beloved author of The 5 Love Languages®, has raised two kids of his own, so he knows what it’s like to ride the roller coaster of parenting teens. Now he combines the hard-earned wisdom of a parent with the expertise of a counselor to help you know what to look out for. You’ll learn:

  • That teens are still developing the ability to think logically
  • That teens need to learn how to apologize and forgive
  • And most importantly, that a parent’s example is more important that their words


Though the years ahead will be demanding, you don’t have to feel helpless. Let Gary Chapman point the way you as you guide your child through this challenging yet rewarding new stage of life.

Editions of Things I Wish I'd Known Before My Child Became a Teenager

Paperback
ISBN 9780802425072
EBook
ISBN 9780802476739

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Help your child navigate the teenage years and become a mature adult.

The transition from childhood to adulthood is hard for everyone. Physical changes—on the inside as well as the outside—make for a lot of ups and downs. The teenage years are turbulent, no question about it. But if you’re a parent or caregiver, don’t despair. There’s a way through!

Gary Chapman, beloved author of The 5 Love Languages®, has raised two kids of his own, so he knows what it’s like to ride the roller coaster of parenting teens. Now he combines the hard-earned wisdom of a parent with the expertise of a counselor to help you know what to look out for. You’ll learn:

  • That teens are still developing the ability to think logically
  • That teens need to learn how to apologize and forgive
  • And most importantly, that a parent’s example is more important that their words


Though the years ahead will be demanding, you don’t have to feel helpless. Let Gary Chapman point the way you as you guide your child through this challenging yet rewarding new stage of life.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Things I Wish I'd Known Before My Child Became a Teenager about?

Help your child navigate the teenage years and become a mature adult.

The transition from childhood to adulthood is hard for everyone. Physical changes—on the inside as well as the outside—make for a lot of ups and downs. The teenage years are turbulent, no question about it. But if you’re a parent or caregiver, don’t despair. There’s a way through!

Gary Chapman, beloved author of The 5 Love Languages®, has raised two kids of his own, so he knows what it’s like to ride the roller coaster of parenting teens. Now he combines the hard-earned wisdom of a parent with the expertise of a counselor to help you know what to look out for. You’ll learn:

  • That teens are still developing the ability to think logically
  • That teens need to learn how to apologize and forgive
  • And most importantly, that a parent’s example is more important that their words


Though the years ahead will be demanding, you don’t have to feel helpless. Let Gary Chapman point the way you as you guide your child through this challenging yet rewarding new stage of life.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Things I Wish I'd Known Before My Child Became a Teenager?

Health, Relationships and Personal development > Family and health > Parenting, parenthood: advice, topics and issues

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Who is/are the Author/s of the book Things I Wish I'd Known Before My Child Became a Teenager?

Gary D Chapman

Who is the Publisher of the book Things I Wish I'd Known Before My Child Became a Teenager?

Moody Publishers

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Things I Wish I'd Known Before My Child Became a Teenager is available as paperback(ISBN 9780802425072) and ebook(ISBN 9780802476739)

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