for What Smart Teenagers Know...About Dating, Relationships and Sex®
“This comprehensive source for teenagers covers dating, relationships, and sex, and covers them well while weaving such themes as self-esteem, trust, mutual respect, thoughtful decision making, and communication throughout each chapter. It’s an excellent tool for parents, teachers, clergy, and health professionals to reach teens and prevent the problems parents dread.” —ForeWord Magazine
“I’m making my 16-year old brother read this book! Before I read it, I never had a girlfriend. One month after reading it, five girls were interested in me. I didn’t think this was for me, but now I think it’s awesome.” —Brian K., age 18, California
“I’m impressed with the very frank, humorous, and no-hold-barred way you present the material. It’s the type of information I always dream about giving, but can only do on rare occasions. The writing style immediately establishes trust and quickly got to information that every student is wondering about.” —Cynthia Cole, MA Ed., high school counselor for 15 years, and parent of two girls
“What Smart Teenagers Know... starts up where If High School is a Game, Here’s How to Break the Rules leaves off. The no nonsense approach spells out everything teens need to know about relationships.” —Cherie Carter-Scott, Ph.D., author, If High School is a Game, Here’s How to Break the Rules: A Cutting Edge Guide to Becoming Yourself
“Parents try, but sometimes they’re lost about how to help their teens. They were teenagers so long ago that they forget what it’s like. This book talks about the real stuff that teens go through now.” —Jenn, age 18, Ontario, Canada
“Even as an OB nurse, I had trouble talking to my own 16 year old about sex and dating. This is an important book to give teens, especially if you’re the shy parent.” —Teresa Stansbury, R.N., parent of a teen daughter
“When I was reading this, I would come to parts where I was like, ‘man, I wish I knew about THAT before I did this with that girl.’ I’m definitely going to refer back to this book.” —Keaton, age 17, Virginia
“This book can change the dynamics of teen-parent relationships when it comes to the tough conversations about love and sex. No parent, or teen, should be without it.” —Stephanie Marston, marriage-family therapist and author, The Magic of Encouragement: Nurturing Your Child’s Self-Esteem
“My daughter loved it. Where was this book when I was a teenager?” —Rick Reeve, parent of a teenage daughter
“From a mental health perspective this book is right on. The way you’ve explained all the feelings associated with relationships is perfect. It will help teens to understand what they’re experiencing, especially when they go through loss and grieving.” —Stephanie Sulmer, licensed clinical social worker
“It’s sink or swim when you talk to your teens about love and sex. Many parents will find What Smart Teenagers Know...About Dating, Relationships and Sex® a life saver to help their teens make it through this very challenging period of their lives.” —Dr. J. Glenn Bradley, M.D., OBGYN
“This book helped me understand and get over a tough break up that I went through six months ago. I also learned things that I wish I knew years ago. Better late than never.” —Daniel, age 19, California
“After talking with my 16-year old son, your book may fill a large void. I was under the impression that family life classes were much more comprehensive than they are. Frankly, I was surprised at how little he learned in school.” —Joe Hoyle, hospital pharmacy director
“Every teenager (and many adults) should read this book. Few books actually tell young people how to be a better person, and cultivate self-esteem without platitudes. This is such a book.” —John Alston, author, Story Power, Talking to Teens in Turbulent Times
“I teach college freshmen, and keeping a journal is one of their class assignments. They often tell me what they’re going through in their relationships, and I know this book could save a lot of broken hearts. Knowledge is power, and I wish more of them had this kind of power.” —Billie Unger, English professor and parent/step-parent of four teenagers and a 20-yr old
“My mom and I talk about a lot of things, but most parents pretend these issues aren’t real. I am glad this book is available because teens deserve the truth!” —Angel, age 16, Virginia
“Deborah, your book is simply phenomenal. It’s a must-read for teenagers and parents. You clarify far more than love and sex in relationships; you’ve got the basic framework for a meaningful understanding of healthy relationships of all types.” —Paul J. Krupin, parent of a teenage daughter
“This comprehensive guide to teenage relationships delivers straight talk, without the preaching.” —Stephen Way, school psychologist (Tennessee) and parent of a teenager
“What a great way for parents to open lines of communication with their teens. I wish I had known this stuff when I was a teenager.” —Hanoch McCarty, Ph.D., educational psychologist and co-author, Chicken Soup for the Grandparent’s Soul
