She's Twelve Going on Twenty

As the mother of a young girl aged 9 to 16, you want a lot for your daughter. You want to see her soar in self-confidence and accomplishment. You want to help her steer a safe course through the often-treacherous waters of school, culture and hormones. You want her to grow closer to God and learn to rely on his Word. Through it all, you yearn to maintain a warm, open mother-daughter relationship. Easy-to-read and deeply personal, this invaluable book draws on a wealth of practical experience, careful research, and deep grounding in the Christian faith and the Bible. The practically oriented "Working It Out Together" sections at the end of each chapter offer simple communication starters and activities to help you and your daughter talk things out and plot a positive course together for the challenging but exciting adolescent years. 236 pages.