Between the ages of 11-14, adolescents experience one of the most
significant periods of change they'll face during their
lifetimes--physically, mentally, emotionally, relationally and
spiritually. Mothers and fathers of young teens are presented with new
challenges in understanding, communicating with and parenting their kids
during this time in their lives. Understanding Your Young Teen offers
insights on early adolescent development, new research and cultural
changes, and practical applications for parenting and living with young
teens. Mark Oestreicher has worked with young teens for nearly three
decades, and is also the parent of two teenagers. Based on his research
and experience, this book is presented to parents of young teens as a
conversation from one parent to another. With transparency about his own
experience parenting, and examples from his extensive involvement with
thousands of other young teens and parents, Understanding Your Young
Teen dives into the developmental realities of early adolescence.
Oestreicher educates parents on the latest research and cultural shifts
that affect their children, revealing opportunities for faith formation
in the lives of young teens.