The following titles on setting boundaries and communicating with youth are available in the Wilshire Library:

Covey, Sean.  The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens.

Provides a step-by-step guide to help teens improve self-image, build friendships, resist peer pressure, achieve their goals, get along with their parents, and much more.

Grisby, Connie.  How to Get Your Teen to Talk to You.

Bullet-points, current statistics, personal stories and summarizing statements help parents navigate topics such as autonomy, trust, anger and discipline.

Johnson, Kevin.  Can I Be a Christian Without Being Weird?

A collection of devotional readings and suggested Bible passages addressing prayer, self-esteem, knowing God, and what it means to be a disciple.

Leman, Dr. Kevin.  Adolescence Isn’t Terminal

Emotive stories and practical advice give parents hope and encouragement as they guide their children to maturity. Topics include peer pressure, dating, risky behavior, and more.

Omartian, Stormie.  The Power of a Praying Teen.

Shows youth how they can experience the compassion, help, direction, strength, and stability that comes from knowing and hearing from God!

Peterson, Lorraine.  If God Loves Me Why Can’t I Get My Locker Open?

Brief essays, Bible references, and discussion questions aid teenagers in applying Bible teachings to daily life.

Peterson, Lorraine.  Lord, I Haven’t Talked to You Since the Last Crisis, But…

Explains the importance of building a rock-solid friendship with God through a consistent prayer life.

Scott, Buddy.  Relief for Hurting Parents: How to Fight for the Lives of Your Teenagers.

Helpful for the 'well-behaved' child as well as the child that is challenging his or her parents.

Smith, Michael.  It’s Time to Be Bold.

Inspired by soul-shaking events in his own life, Smith challenges teens to use crises as steppingstones to greater faith.

Talking with Your Teen.  Edited by Lynn Hutton.

During six lessons parents will learn skills for building trust and opening conversations through exercises, example stories, and approaches to try at home.

Tripp, Paul David.  Age of Opportunity: A Biblical Guide to Parenting Teens.

Gain assurance of God's provision for parenting success and discover ways to seize the countless opportunities to deepen communication, learn, and grow with your teens

Yates, Susan Alexander.  And Then I Had Teenagers.

Experience-based manual addresses common "hot topics" including dating, driving, drugs, money, sex, and more; and offers practical insights and compassionate advice.

Prepared by the Wilshire Library Committee.