For Parents Only: Getting Inside the head of your kid by Shaunti Feldhahn and Lisa Rice

I only have to look to my 13 year old and know we speak a different language. Shaunti Feldhahn and Lisa A Rice who brought us the best-selling books For Women Only, For Men Only, and For Young Women Only now brings us For Parents Only: Getting Inside the head of your kid. In this book they share the results of a nationwide survey and personal interviews they did with more than 1,000 real-life teens and tweens to tackle those things parents often don’t “get” about their kids. I am a relatively young Mom of a 13 year old so I figured it has not been that long since I was a teen. I have to admit this book opened my eyes. This book does a great job defining what “We Think is Happening” versus “What’s Really Happening.”

The book addresses topics such as:

What is the most intoxicating and addictive thing your teenager seeks?

What is the best way to parent?

What can we do as parents so they don’t emotionally shut us out, but actually seek our advice?

What do they really mean when they tell you to “stop freaking out?”

These are all subjects that are addressed in this book, along with so much more. I highly recommend it, I think it will be a book I will refer back to many times. BUT BUT GUESS WHAT….you can to!!!

Multnomah Books has give me TWO COPIES TO GIVE AWAY….FOR FREE…I will announce the winner December 3rd.

If you are interested please let me know in the comments. I WILL ONLY SELECT FROM THE ONES WHO SAY THEY ARE INTERESTED.

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The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
2 Corinthians 13:14 (ESV)

1. I am thankful that I was able to spend time with my family over Thanksgiving.

2. I am thankful that I am beginning to feel better.

3. I am thankful for cooler weather and the holiday season. I love Christmas music and decorations. Sitting beside my tree is one of my favorite things to do.

4. I am thankful that God continues to mold me and teach me daily. Without his grace I would be lost.

So what are you thankful for today? Leave your link here and be sure to visit other participants. I am thankful Iris has given me this opportunity to host Thankful Thursday.

PS be sure to mention in the comments if you are interested in winning one of the books mentioned above.

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Angie

Finally---I am up to reading---some typing...missed all my normal activities of the week!! It is amazing. I am just going to "bask" in the thankfulness of the others---didn't write one since I was so --"out of it" this week with the "muscle relaxers"....little too relaxed...can't even type w/o misspelling most everything. Good thing I have "backspace". So----please enter me in your sweet give-away!----hope to be back to normal soon!

Grace

Hi there! I'm gonna be an Auntie!!! I am also thankful for His protection last night...

I would love to be entered for the book! I have heard great things about the author.

Grace

toknowhim

I can't remember if I sent this to you already, but please feel free to stop by my blog today and participate in my meme... "Know & Tell Friday". I always enjoy your comments...

Terri @ in His hands

I'm thankful you're feeling better.

Count me in on the giveaway!

Miss you!

Stacy

Great list and I am definitley interested in the "For Parents Only" book. Thanks for hosting Thankful ThursdayBe blessed.
Stacy

Terri

Oh wow! My first Thankful Thursday and I might actually win a book?!
So, yes, please include me in the giveaway. :)

Happy Momma

What a wonderful list! It is always great to slow down and remember the things to be thankful for, and we each have so many!

Please count me in for your "For Parents Only" giveaway. I loved "For Women Only" and I look forward to hearing what they say about kids!

Brenda

Hi Laurel, Thank you for hosting TT! I just posted at Every Day is a Blessing and will soon at Remain in the Vine. Have a blessed day filled w/ God's love and grace! :)

sharonb

Thanks for hosting Laurel. Loved your list...blessings as you celebrate this season of joy!

Traveling Together

I'm very interested!

SusanInGermany

I am very interested in this book. I will be stateside in December so if I am blessed enough it would be a US address! We have friends who are German and work with kids in Germany. There are no Christian resources available for them. They read fluent English and would love to give one to my friend.

Vicki

Hi Laurel! Hope you're feeling better. Thanks for your lovely post. Wish I had that book when my three were teens. Now I have grandchildren to pray for! :-)

love you bunches,
Vicki

Beth/Mom2TwoVikings

Jumping on board: http://twolittlevikings.blogspot.com/2007/11/th...

Donetta

Hello, I am glad you are feeling better also. Thank you for hosting this great meme. I would be interested in on on the books . Thank you.

Mary

Thank you for visiting and leaving a comment on today's Thankful Thursday post. I will add you to my prayer list. I didn't realize you hadn't been well.

I'm always interested in books.

Blessings,
Mary

Kathleen Marie

Oh, so thankful for giveaways. Please enter me and God Bless You Abundantly! Hugs!

Tea With Tiffany

PS I'm interested in the book.

Beth and I have a book giveaway too on our Writing Road blog.

thewritingroad.blogspot.com

Stop by if interested.

Tea With Tiffany

Glad you are feeling better.

Jessie

I am interested in having my name in the drawing. Thanks!

monica

I'm thankful I found you on thankful Thursday! I'd love a copy of the book!

Living Beyond

I don't have children but I definately know of a parent that I would pass this along too - thanks

Tonni

I would love that book! I'll have 5 teens at one time!! Eeek!!

Lisa B @ simply His

Oh yay! You're feeling better!

My daughter is 8 going on 21 already, so I could use a good book to explain stuff to me :) Reminds me I need to look at my bookshelf and get some books together for a giveaway! Maybe I'll work on that this weekend :D

Lisa B.

Melissa

Happy Thankful Thursday. It is great to read your list.

I am interested in the book, too. That seems like a good one. I have 1 teen and a tween who thinks he is a teen.

Liza's Eyeview

I love Christmas music and decorations too :)

I need that book (got 2 tweens I'm raising while I work full time - (sigh!) . I hope I can win one :)

Susie

So glad you are feeling better! Having a 13 year old and two quickly approaching, means yes! Definitely enter me in the drawing. I love Shaunti Feldhahn's "For Women Only".

Mama Bear

I was surprised to see so many participants had already posted last night. I saved mine for this morning.
I am thankful that you are feeling better. I loved the Christmas season also but parts of it depress me. I am planning to put my tree up today. I am so thankful I finished my shopping early as the stores are already crowded. Have a great week!

Terri Sue

Thank you for hosting! I would love one of the books!

Be blessed!

Jenny

I love #4. At my last Bible study we were watching a Beth Moore DVD and Beth said that when we stop growing and learning, we stop being true disciples. I love that He accepts us at every stage of our lives and just continues to use our experiences to mold us to be the people He meant us to be.

Have a great week Laurel and thanks for hosting!

Rose

I am a Christian homeschooling mom. I just posted-come and visit. I am so glad you are feeling better. Thank you for telling us about the book. Blessings, Rsoe

Elisa

Thanks for hosting, Laurel, and sharing your thoughts. Grace. Yes, what would we do without it! I shutter at the thought. May the Lord heal you up, friend!

Heather@mommymonk

I'm also thankful for this season - I love the music and all the trimmmings too. Glad you're feeling better.

Cyndi

Your tree is just beautiful! I'm so glad you're on the mend. I've been dealing with my sinuses for about a week and it's driving me batty, but it's that time of year...

Oh, and I'm interested in the book. :) Thanks for hosting us today!

Darcy

Sorry to put my name in twice- the first one had the wrong link- a link to Wordless Wednesday! I'm sorry!!!!!!

Robyn

Love your list, especially #3! There is not anything like Christmas, is there?? We're putting our tree up this weekend!! We have a 13 month old that will almost certainly pull it down. He's just that way! What a fun memory that will be!

Have a great Thursday!!

Darcy

Thanks so much for hosting Thankful Thursday. This is my first Thankful Thursday, and it was good to sit and reflect upon the previous week, and take the time to give thanks!

Heather

Wonderful thankful list!! (and please enter me in your drawing!!)

~ Pennies In My Pocket ~

I'm happy to hear you are feeling better! I'm thankful for the Lord's patience with us ... He knows I need it! Also, thankful for good health for me and my family.

I would love a chance to win the book!! ::::raises hand high:::: Pick me Pick me! :)

Crystal

I am so jealous of you sitting in shorts and typing your Thankful post......I'm wearing shorts too, in the house by the fire....but it's mighty cold outside! Thanks for hosting this week again, I love your post! I hope you are back to full strength soon. I have 2 teenagers so I would love that book. Please enter me for the draw!
Blessings

snippets

I am so thankful to be feeling much better, too!
I know what you mean about speaking a different language! I think the book's interesting; but am I eligible? My son's only eight. :)
Thank you for hosting today's Thankful Thursday!

Millie

I am also thankful for his molding to me.
Though I am single now, I still have some interest on that book.
But I wish the one who win the book is the real one who need in her life. It seems that most of you here are teacher for me, when I need, I can consult from you in the future. :)

Thanks for this wonderful Thankful Thursday.

Ann

I'm glad you're feeling better, though I'm not ready for cold weather yet!

Pure Joy

I love Christmas music and decorations as well! Blessing to you!

Susan

Hi Laurel,

I'm so thankful you are feeling better! I really appreciate you hosting this during such a hectic time. Blessings to you, and yes, I'd love to win a copy of that book, please enter me in!

Susan

Cheryl

I feel really funny about being #13 on your list but hey, I want to win! Please enter me. Thanks for hosting Thankful Thursday! Have a good week!

toknowhim

Yes, I would love to win this book.. thanks so much. Happy Thankful Thursday.

jessica

Please put my name in for the drawing. My nephew just turned 13 last week so this would be a great gift for my sister!

And, I am thankful for my health and my sweet family!

Linda L.

I've been looking at this book, I would love to win a copy of it. Getting inside my pre-teenager's mind can be daunting. We pray for wisdom.

Glad you're feeling better. Thank you for hosting Thankful Thursday.

Blessings,
Linda

Iris

I am thankful for time with my Lord, time with my sweetheart, cooler weather and time for scrapping :)

Blessings to you and yours, my friend.

Lisa @ The Preacher's Wife

I love the For ____ Only Books! I would love to have a copy of this..:)

Thanks!

Lisa

Devildogwife

Thank you for hosting this week. I too love the holidays. May God bless you this week.

Lynn

Hi Laurel,

So glad you are feeling better. Thank you again for praying for me. Thank you for hosting today. I have so very much to be thankful for.

Also, my daughter turns 13 in six months. Please place my name in the drawing. Love you, Lynn

chupieandjsmama

Happy Thankful Thursday! I am thankful that we have a place each week to come and give praise for what God has given us. Have a blessed and wonderful week ahead.

genny

oh Elen is the first not me...

genny

I am happy to be the first one in here and the first time joining this Thankful Thursday... TC I am interested of the contest but not really understand how.