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Dr. Dobson's insights, concern, and sincerity quickly win the respect and attention of his readers, as he helps them in Preparing for Adolescence.

About the Author

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. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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  • Reading level: Baby-Preschool
  • Paperback: 186 pages
  • Publisher: Gospel Light Pubns; Updated edition (September 1989)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0830712585
  • ISBN-13: 978-0830712588
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,148,889 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Defintely a good for your teen, December 10, 2001
By Elizabeth S. "elizh77" (High Point, NC USA) - See all my reviews
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.
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90 of 95 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Your pre-teen MUST read this book, February 18, 2000
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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.
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60 of 62 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars 8 CD package, November 10, 2004
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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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for every teenager and their parents!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A classic: I read it when I was 12 and now buying it for my 11 year old son
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5.0 out of 5 stars Mother of five
This product was bought for our oldest, the first to reach this age. It was all we hoped it would be and was a great jumping off point for a conversation that we were a bit... Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Preparing for Adolescence
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Published on October 5, 2007 by K. Pruitt

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We used the Preparing for Adolescence book for our Disciple Now with 5th and 6th graders. We went through this book over the weekend. Read more
Published on July 25, 2007 by Kimberly Campbell

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Material
I listened to this entire CD series with my son on a road trip to the Michigan Dunes. All I can say is that I wish that I heard this material when I was 13. Read more
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