Suddenly They're 13 [Paperback]

David and Claudia Arp (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 1999

What do you do when that huggable son or daughter suddenly sprouts needles? Trusted family life educators and seminar leaders David and Claudia Arp help frustrated parents discover the secrets of communicating with their teenage 'cactus.' Through the 'four Rs' of regrouping, releasing, relating, and relaxing, the Arps help parents launch their almost-thirteen into the teen years, using the 'Teenage Challenge' and yearly 'Birthday Boxes.' Other topics include choosing 'majors and minors,' promoting spiritual growth, and communicating when things have gone wrong. Suddenly They're 13 is the textbook for parents who are serious about growing responsible and caring adults.

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From the Author

Claudia and David Arp are the founders and directors of Marriage Alive International. Popular speakers, seminar leaders, and columnists, the Arps host the nationally syndicated radio program, The Family Workshop, and have been featured on CBS This Morning. They are the authors of numerous books, including the Gold Medallion Award-winning Second Half of Marriage, 10 Great Dates to Revitalize Your Marriage, and Love Life for Parents. Married 35 years, they have three adult children and five grandchildren. The Arps live in Knoxville, Tennessee

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What do you do when that huggable son or daughter suddenly sprouts needles? Trusted family life educators and seminar leaders David and Claudia Arp help frustrated parents discover the secrets of communicating with their teenage "cactus." Through the "four Rs" of regrouping, releasing, relating, and relaxing, the Arps help parents launch their almost-thirteen into the teen years, using the "Teenage Challenge" and yearly "Birthday Boxes." Other topics include choosing "majors and minors," promoting spiritual growth, and communicating when things have gone wrong. Suddenly They're 13 is the textbook for parents who are serious about growing responsible and caring adults.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan; Revised edition (May 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310227887
• ISBN-13: 978-0310227885
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #531,053 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Eye-opening resource, August 13, 2004

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STEPcoach(tm) (stepcarefully.com) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Suddenly They're 13 (Paperback)

I've used this book many times in helping parents of adolescents and teenagers to understand the changes they see in their children and stepchildren. The Arps know their subject well and have done a fine job explaining it to frazzled parents who are desperately seeking help.

In fact, we've used this as a text book for some parenting classes and have received enthusiastic responses from the parents who have attended. The material is easy to read and grasp. The suggested solutions and ways to dealing with children in "the change" are helpful and easy to implement.

5.0 out of 5 stars perfect service and product, October 28, 2011

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This review is from: Suddenly They're 13 (Paperback)

item arrived on time in great condition. The book was in good condition with the binding completely in tact as website had stated. There was no markings in the book either. It was exactly as the web site had stated it would be and was on time.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource for Parents of Teens, April 6, 2010

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J. Kennel "marriagefanatic" (Terre Haute, IN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Suddenly They're 13 (Paperback)

This book has a Christian theme, but can be very helpful to any parent of teens. The Arps are well known for their marriage seminars, and this book is another great work of theirs. They discuss rites of passage, giving appropriate gifts and new levels of trust and responsibility as the child goes from preteen to teenager. A great idea from the book is a box for each birthday that has multiple items in it, like a house key or car keys--items that have obvious meanings of maturity attached to them.

The book helps you relate to your child and help them, including backing off and staying away when necessary, as they begin preparing to leave the nest. Excellent reference resource to keep on hand to help you as a parent love and nurture your teen through thick and thin, zits and all. Two thumbs up!