Preparing for Adolescence [Paperback]

James C. Dobson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1992

One of America's foremost family psychologists, Dr. Dobson advises the parents of soon-to-be adolescents on how to survive the coming years of change. Written in a topical format, this guide answers questions and includes sincere, open discussions with real teens. Postponed from June.

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About the Author

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’s 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. 

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Product Details

• Paperback: 186 pages
• Publisher: Tyndale House Pub (June 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0842350373
• ISBN-13: 978-0842350372
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,009,508 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #36 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Health, Mind & Body > Psychology & Counseling > Adolescent Psychology
  • #60 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Parenting & Families > Parenting > Teenagers

More About the Author

James C. Dobson, Ph.D., is founder and chairman emeritus of Focus on the Family, a nonprofit organization that produced his internationally syndicated radio programs, heard by more than 200 million people every day. A licensed psychologist and marriage, family, and child counselor, he earned a Ph.D. from the University of Southern California in the field of child development. The author of more than 30 books, including his most recent bestseller, Bringing Up Boys, he has been heavily involved in governmental activities related to the family. Dr. Dobson is married to Shirley and they reside in Colorado.

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72 of 75 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 8 CD package, November 10, 2004

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N. DeBlock (Andover, NJ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Preparing for Adolescence (Audio CD)

This is the 8 CD Package Family CD Pack. I don't know why they added the word "abridged" to the title but it includes everything that was on the cassette tape set.

Here's the contents -

CD 1 - for parents, with guidelines on what to expect and what to say.

CDs 2-7 - for young people ages 9 to 14, covering important topics.

CD 8 - for parents to listen to first, with answers to the questions young people ask.

This is a *great* series created by a man who is a medical doctor, a family councelor, a father and a Biblically based Christian.

This series covers *everything* to help your child (and yourself) survive the approaching adolescent storms.

96 of 102 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Defintely a good for your teen, December 10, 2001

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Elizabeth S. "elizh77" (High Point, NC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Preparing for Adolescence: How to Survive the Coming Years of Change (Paperback)

My mom bought me this book about 13 years ago. I was just about to push into my early teen years, and I really had no clue what to expect. I read this book, and I although I couldn't relate to everything in it at the time, it was presented in a clear, logical and Godly way. As the years went by, I began to relate more and more to Dr. Dobson's words, and I recalled his suggestions often. Now, I'm buying this for my much younger sister as she begins her trip into her teen years.

96 of 103 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Your pre-teen MUST read this book, February 18, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Preparing for Adolescence (Mass Market Paperback)

This book provides indispensible advice and education for the parent and pre-teen. When I was entering adolescence, my parents gave me this book. I cannot describe what a relief it was to learn that I wasn't weird and that the feelings I was having and the stage I was entering were normal. A must-read for all Christian families on the brink of the teenage years.