Preparing for Adolescence How to Survive the Coming Years of Change

by Dobson, James

• ISBN13: 9780830738267
• ISBN10: 0830738266
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-12-01
• Publisher: Gospel Light

Summary

What do you say to an adolescent who's getting ready to enter those turbulent teenage years? Dr. James Dobson, one of America's leading family psychologists, knows how to speak directly and sincerely to today's adolescents about the topics that trouble them most. Topics include avoiding feelings of inferiority, handling peer pressure, drug abuse, puberty, sexual development, menstruation, masturbation, romantic love, overcoming discouragement, sound decision-making and handling independence.

Author Biography

DR. JAMES C. DOBSON, Ph.D. is founder and chairman of the board for Focus on the Family. His internationally syndicated radio program, Focus on the Family, is heard daily by more than 200 million people. Dr. Dobson is featured in Who\u2019s Who in Medicine and Healthcare, and has authored many best-selling books including, Emotions: Can You Trust Them? and Preparing for Adolescence. He and his wife, Shirley, have two grown children and reside in Colorado.

Table of Contents

Let's Huddle!	5	(4)
The Secret of Self-Esteem	9	(24)
Everybody's Doing It	33	(18)
Something Crazy Is Happening to My Body	51	(22)
I Think I've Fallen in Love	73	(28)
A Notion Called Emotion	101	(18)
An Open Discussion with Teens	119	(42)
The Final Message	161