Growing With: Every Parent's Guide to Helping Teenagers and Young Adults Thrive in Their Faith, Family, and Future - Softcover

Kara Powell And Steven Argue

Softcover

ISBN 10: 080109450X ISBN 13: 9780801094507

Publisher: Baker Books, 2019

Synopsis

Many parents of a teenager or young adult feel as though they re guessing about what to do next with mixed results. We want to stay connected with our maturing child, but we re not sure how. And deep down, we fear our child doesn t want or need us.

Based on brand-new research and interviews with remarkable families, Growing With equips parents to take steps toward their teenagers and young adults in a mutual journey of intentional growth that trusts God to transform them all. By highlighting three groundbreaking family strategies, authors Kara Powell and Steven Argue show parents that it s never too early or too late to

- accept the child you have, not the child you wish you had
- work toward solutions rather than only identifying problems
- develop empathy that nudges rather than judges
- fight for your child, not against them
- connect your children with a faith and church big enough to handle their doubts and struggles
- dive into tough discussions about dating, career, and finances
- and unleash your child s passions and talents to change our world

For any parent who longs for their kids to keep their roots even as they spread their wings, Growing With offers practical help and hope for the days and years ahead.

About this title

About the Author

Kara Powell is the executive director of the Fuller Youth Institute and a faculty member at Fuller Theological Seminary. Named by Christianity Today as one of 50 Women to Watch, Kara is the author or coauthor of several books, including Sticky Faith and Growing Young, and a regular speaker at national leadership and youth ministry conferences across the country. Kara and her husband, Dave, are regularly inspired by all the learning and laughter that comes from growing with their three teenage and young adult children.

Steven Argue is associate professor of youth, family, and culture at Fuller Theological Seminary and applied research strategist at the Fuller Youth Institute. He also serves on the board for the Association of Youth Ministry Educators. Steve researches, speaks, and writes regularly on topics surrounding adolescence, emerging adulthood, faith, and spiritual struggle. He and his wife, Jen, love being the parents of three emerging adult daughters.

Edition details

• Publisher: Baker Books
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 080109450X
• ISBN 13: 9780801094507
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304