Short, Precious, Irreplaceable: The Teen Years blog post by Heidi St. John

What Parents of Prodigals Need to Know blog post by Marianne Sunderland

Age of Opportunity by Paul Tripp
Are you hoping to merely survive your teenagers? With compassion, wit, and wisdom, Tripp uncovers the heart issues affecting families during the often-chaotic adolescent years.

So You’re About to be a Teenager by Dennis and Barbara Rainey with Samuel and Rebecca Rainey
Samuel and Rebecca Rainey, preteens themselves not many years ago, add their perspective as young adults who vividly recall their own successes and failures as teenagers. Covering such topics as friends, peer pressure, boundaries, dating, and sex, the Raineys address the most common traps of adolescence and teach young people how to avoid making poor choices. Short, concise chapters are filled with engaging illustrations and practical applications. This book is essential reading for preteens.

Preparing for Adolescence by Dr. James Dobson
What do you say to an adolescent who’s getting ready to enter those turbulent teenage years? Dr. James Dobson, one of America’s leading family psychologists, knows how to speak directly and sincerely to today’s adolescents about the topics that trouble them most. Topics include avoiding feelings of inferiority, handling peer pressure, drug abuse, puberty, sexual development, menstruation, masturbation, romantic love, overcoming discouragement, sound decision-making, and handling independence.

Teach Them Diligently: How to Use the Scriptures in Child Training by Paul Tripp
A must-have for any parent who desires to bring up children to be spiritually equipped to handle life.