by Sonya V. Dunham (Author), Brenna K. Wynne (Author)
Has the world's distorted views of sexuality left you lost navigating "the talk" with your 8 to 12-year-old?
Do you long to frame intimate topics biblically yet struggle to find the right words?
In our hypersexualized culture, grounding kids in godly truth before puberty unleashes its chaos is essential, albeit intimidating.
As a Christian mom, I remember the knots in my stomach broaching sex-related conversations with my preteen, wanting desperately to instill purity and self-respect without invoking unhealthy shame. But with grace and determination, we fostered a life-giving dialogue that built trust and understanding. Now my teenagers make choices aligned with God's wise boundaries instead of reacting to raging hormones, thanks to roots established in those awkward but essential early chats.
Whether your child is mature beyond their years or still believing in fairy tales, the world beckons them to awaken carnal knowledge early through classmates, media, and online entanglements. We must win the race to plant biblical seeds about identity and intimacy so culture's invasive weeds don't take root. I've written this handbook to spare you negative
"where did we go wrong" talks in the principal's office someday soon!
Consider me your coaching ally, not a judgy critic, as we link arms ushering kids into God-honoring young adulthood with compassion and wisdom.
The Christian Parent's Guide equips you to nurture age-appropriate understanding about bodies, relationships, abuse safety, and of course "the changes" unfolding ahead. With scripts, role plays, and real-life scenarios, talking points flow sensibly.
You'll sigh in relief replacing the dread of puberty talks with tools to foster ongoing life-giving conversations. Too much innocence hangs in the balance not to have a game plan approaching the tween years!
Join me on this journey honoring the awkward while celebrating new beginnings.
Our kids await godly mentors to steer their budding ships not onto rocky shores, but into secure harbors of holy identity and purpose. We have this opportunity to shape their flourishing in purity for now and evermore.
Number of Pages: 132
Dimensions: 0.28 x 9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: November 23, 2023
