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

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(R), 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.

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.