And Then I Had Teenagers: Encouragement for Parents of Teens and Preteens

The bestselling author of And Then I Had Kids offers encouragement and guidance to parents of teens and preteens. Drawing from her experiences raising five teenagers, she offers parents a unique blend of insight, compassion, and advice. Yates empathizes with parents and, at the same time, helps them consider their teenagers' perspectives and needs.

From the Back Cover

"What if I've already messed up my kid?"
"What if she turns out like me?"
"What if he gets into drugs?"
"What if he rejects God?"

If you have questions like these, Susan Alexander Yates, bestselling author of And Then I Had Kids, has guidance and encouragement for you. Drawing from her experience raising five teenagers, Yates walks you through everything from preparing for the teen years to letting your teens go. Her insight will help you create open communication, set limits, understand what's normal (and what's not!), take advantage of peer pressure, build your teens' faith, and much more.

You can survive these crazy years and grow closer to your teens even as you prepare them for life after high school. Susan Alexander Yates shows you how!

"Every parent will benefit from this heartwarming, practical, and insightful book."--Dr. Les Parrott

"An authentic, practical book for parents of teens who want to raise them right."--Dennis Rainey


Susan Alexander Yates is the author of several books, including And Then I Had Kids, and is a regular guest on FamilyLife Today and other national radio programs. She and her husband, John, are popular speakers at marriage and parenting conferences and live in Virginia.