Running The Rapids

Are you the parent of a teenager? Then you're embarking on an exciting journey. There will be risks, danger, unexpected twists and turns, and an occasional spill. But if you're prepared, you and your kids can emerge from the experience with a strong, loving relationship that will last a lifetime.

In his trademark "no-holds-barred" style, Dr. Kevin Leman, parenting expert and father of five, offers practical guidance and insight on important topics, such as: What's "normal" adolescent behavior? Is peer pressure all bad? How can you see trouble ahead? What about dating and sex? It's going to be a rocky ride, but the rewards downriver are worth the trip!

Ever been white-water rafting? That sudden rush of adrenaline, exhilaration, and white-knuckle terror and that overwhelming sense of foreboding that leaves you gasping for breath and hoping against all hope you'll live to see another day? If so, then you know the thrill, the terror, the risks, and, yes, the rewards of raising adolescents So strap on your life preserver and join Dr. Kevin Leman as he guides you through the turbulent waters of adolescence. Peer pressure, self-image, dating, sex--Leman covers them all in his trademark "no-holds-barred" style that will bring a smile to the faces and hope to the hearts of even the most beleaguered parents.