Parenting Today's Adolescent Helping Your Child Avoid The Traps Of The Preteen And Teen Years

Parenting Today’s Adolescent – A Practical Guide to Navigating the Preteen & Teen Years

In Parenting Today’s Adolescent, Barbara and Dennis Rainey—parents of six—offer a clear roadmap for navigating the challenges and opportunities of raising children through pre-adolescence (ages 10–12) and the teenage years. Understanding that convictions are shaped in pre-adolescence and tested in adolescence, the Raineys provide faith-based guidance to help parents cultivate a strong, lasting relationship with their children while equipping them for a God-honoring, purpose-driven life.

Key Topics & Parenting Strategies:

✔ Understanding the Preteen & Teen Years – How to recognize and respond to the emotional, social, and spiritual changes children experience.
✔ Building Open Communication – Strategies for fostering trust, active listening, and meaningful conversations.
✔ Shaping Convictions & Character – Helping children develop moral and biblical values that will guide their decisions.
✔ Navigating Cultural & Peer Pressures – Equipping kids to handle media influences, friendships, and societal expectations.
✔ Faith & Identity Development – Encouraging a personal relationship with God as they grow into adulthood.

Why Parents Love This Book:

✔ Written by Experienced Parents – Biblical wisdom from parents who have raised six children through these stages.
✔ Balanced Approach – Offers practical, real-world parenting advice combined with faith-based guidance.
✔ Encourages a Long-Term Vision – Helps parents prepare their children not just for adolescence, but for a fulfilling adulthood.

A Must-Read for Parents of Preteens & Teens

Whether your child is just entering adolescence or deep into the teen years, Parenting Today’s Adolescent provides timely, insightful, and faith-filled advice to help you build a strong relationship, instill character, and guide them toward a confident, God-centered future.