growing with: every parent's guide to helping teenagers and young adults thrive in their faith, family, and future  <b>parenting that changes your kids and changes you.</b><div></div><div>many parents of a teenager or young adult feel as though they&apos;re guessing about what to do next--with mixed results. we want to stay connected with our maturing child, but we&apos;re not sure how. and deep down, we fear our child doesn&apos;t want or need us. <b>but growing up doesn&apos;t have to mean growing apart.</b><br /><br />based on brand-new research and interviews with remarkable families, <i>growing with</i> equips parents to <b>take steps <i>toward</i> their teenagers and young adults in a mutual journey of intentional growth</b> that trusts god to transform them all. by highlighting three groundbreaking family strategies, authors kara powell and steven argue show parents that it&apos;s never too early or too late to<br /><br />- <b>accept the child you have</b>, not the child you wish you had <br />- work toward <b>solutions</b> rather than only identifying problems<br />- develop <b>empathy</b> that nudges rather than judges<br />- <b>fight <i>for </i>your child</b>, not against them<br />- connect your children with a <b>faith and church</b> big enough to handle their doubts and struggles<br />- dive into <b>tough discussions </b>about dating, career, and finances<br />- and <b>unleash</b> your child&apos;s passions and talents to change our world<br /><br />for any parent who longs for their kids to keep their roots even as they spread their wings, <i>growing with</i> offers practical help and hope for the days--and years--ahead.</div>