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5 Minutes for Books — For Parents Only

December 3, 2007 by Jennifer Donovan

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Shaunti Feldhahn has received rave reviews and informal recommendations for her book For Women Only: What You Need to Know about the Inner Lives of Men for effectively explaining how men think and how to best interact with them in a way that is mutually beneficial. In her latest book, For Parents Only Getting Inside the Head of Your Kid she has teamed up with Lisa A. Rice, associcate editor of Christian Living magazine and mother to two teens, to demystify teens in the same way.

The goal of this book is to help you understand several key things that are likely going on — on soon will be — in the inner life of your child, some inner wiring that you may have never understood before (p. 2).

The facts from this book come from the interviews, focus groups, and surveys conducted with teens on such issues as freedom, responsibility, and identity. The full survey is available online as well as the honest and emotional verbatim responses to the last question, “If you knew your parents would die tomorrow, what would you want to tell them?”

This book will be encouraging and helpful to the parent of a tween or a teen, but even parents of younger children will benefit as they look ahead to the challenges that those years will bring. This book does not employ scare tactics. In fact, the overall message is that in spite of what they say, our teens want us to parent them, not to give in to their every complaint. The teens themselves admitted that even when they balk at the rules or consequences of their own actions, that is actually what makes them feel safe and loved.

Another part that I found to be very insightful (and ties in to why they senfor-parents-only.jpgd those mix signals) is that one of the most important things for teens is their pursuit of freedom. Their behavior toward acquiring this freedom is like an addict — even when they know it might not be in their best interest, they look for it and fight for it.

Any book that reminds me in a fact-based, encouraging way to actually be the parent, gets two thumbs up from me.

Leave a comment to win one of two giveaway copies (to U.S. shipping addresses only). You can purchase the book and a companion discussion guide book at amazon.com or bookstores anywhere.

Congratulations to the winners of last week’s book, A Shadow of Treason by Tricia Goyer:

#10 Laurie in TN

#31 Marie

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About Jennifer Donovan

Jennifer Donovan has been a part of the 5 Minutes for Mom team since 2007. She writes product reviews, covers events, and manages the 5 Minutes for Books weekly column and website. She lives in Houston and blogs at Snapshot about life with her family.

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123 Comments

  1. Heather C says

    December 9, 2007 at 10:21 pm

    Need this for my 2nd grader who seems to think she’s 17 years old! Ugh!

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  2. Nicole says

    December 9, 2007 at 9:52 pm

    I love books that really make you think in life. Count me in!

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  3. Angela Ponder says

    December 9, 2007 at 7:45 pm

    This would be so nice to have!

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  4. Karen Matlock says

    December 9, 2007 at 9:46 am

    please enter me!

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  5. Sylvia Porter says

    December 9, 2007 at 3:20 am

    awesome!

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  6. Samantha Pruitt says

    December 9, 2007 at 3:19 am

    what a great book!

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  7. Kristie Noguera says

    December 8, 2007 at 11:09 pm

    I need this!

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  8. Laura says

    December 8, 2007 at 8:47 pm

    Don’t count me in as I have this book.

    Just wanted to let you know I blogged ya: http://laurawilliamsmusings.blogspot.com/2007/12/monday-edition-of-contests-galore.html

    Reply
  9. philip halter says

    December 8, 2007 at 6:03 pm

    enter me please

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  10. Eva says

    December 7, 2007 at 5:51 pm

    let me in…

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  11. LivingforGod says

    December 7, 2007 at 4:09 pm

    Please count me in. Thanks!

    Reply
  12. Rick says

    December 7, 2007 at 2:09 pm

    My wife and I really enjoyed the “For Men Only” and “For Women Only” series.

    Reply
  13. Daniel Hatt says

    December 7, 2007 at 12:24 pm

    THIS IS NICE

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  14. Monique says

    December 7, 2007 at 12:37 am

    Sign me up!

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  15. Doreen says

    December 6, 2007 at 5:54 pm

    Sign me up! Books that will help me with parenting I definitely need!

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  16. Alberta MacDonald says

    December 6, 2007 at 4:07 pm

    I would love a copy. Good luck to all.

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  17. Vanessa says

    December 6, 2007 at 12:51 pm

    I’m buying “For Women Only” right now. I’ve been looking for a good relationship book. I could probably use “For Parents Only” too!

    Reply
  18. Judy Aschenbrenner says

    December 6, 2007 at 12:36 pm

    I have one teen, one tween, and 2 7 year olds…this book is needed in our house!

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  19. Timothy Sternberg says

    December 6, 2007 at 11:36 am

    Looks like a great book!

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  20. Amy says

    December 6, 2007 at 10:16 am

    Please enter me!! 🙂
    Thanks!
    Amy

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  21. Valerie Mitchell says

    December 6, 2007 at 2:25 am

    fab

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  22. Shaun Wallner says

    December 5, 2007 at 8:23 pm

    These sound like some great books!

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  23. Tracy Becker says

    December 5, 2007 at 6:58 pm

    Sounds great!

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  24. Pamela White says

    December 5, 2007 at 4:09 pm

    I’m always looking for good advice

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  25. Kathy Conley says

    December 5, 2007 at 3:44 pm

    This looks like one I need

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  26. Kristie Noguera says

    December 5, 2007 at 3:15 pm

    Right up my alley. Thanks

    Reply
  27. JewelsHud says

    December 5, 2007 at 10:24 am

    I started her For Women Only book and loved it but had to return it to the library – I’d love this one – as I’d have more time to read it – hard to fit reading in with toddlers!!

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  28. das says

    December 5, 2007 at 9:07 am

    sounds interesting. sign me up! thank you

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  29. kelly crocker says

    December 5, 2007 at 7:51 am

    cool

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  30. themommie says

    December 5, 2007 at 2:55 am

    I love to read and would love a copy of this book….themommie

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  31. Lorena Alberdin says

    December 5, 2007 at 12:39 am

    I would love to read this book.

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  32. Delilah Miller says

    December 4, 2007 at 11:29 pm

    I’d love to win. Thanks.

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  33. badsheep says

    December 4, 2007 at 11:02 pm

    One entry for me please.

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  34. Melissa says

    December 4, 2007 at 7:43 pm

    Sounds like a great book. Please count me in!

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  35. Amy R. says

    December 4, 2007 at 4:04 pm

    This sounds really interesting!!

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  36. Rachel says

    December 4, 2007 at 2:22 pm

    Sounds like a fabulous must read!! I hope I win! Thanks for the heads up either way!!

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  37. Teresa Mooney says

    December 4, 2007 at 2:16 pm

    sounds great

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  38. Wendy says

    December 4, 2007 at 1:51 pm

    I would love this book! Thanks for a great review.

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  39. FENICLE says

    December 4, 2007 at 1:50 pm

    I read another review of this book & it sounded great!! I would love to win a copy 🙂

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  40. Jen says

    December 4, 2007 at 1:49 pm

    I would love to read this book!

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  41. melissa says

    December 4, 2007 at 12:47 pm

    Oh wow! I really want to get inside my almost teenager’s head! Where has my little girl gone? She’s still great, but she’s so……different……

    Reply
  42. Christy says

    December 4, 2007 at 10:41 am

    Sounds great

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  43. Kristen M. says

    December 4, 2007 at 10:38 am

    Although my own children are young, I’m the wife of a youth pastor and this book is one I’d like to read. I’ve heard the author speak at a conference and was impressed with her research and also her passion. Thanks.

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  44. Tiff says

    December 4, 2007 at 10:13 am

    Count me in!!!

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  45. Alyson LaBarge says

    December 4, 2007 at 10:07 am

    Oh I am right there with ya…anything that helps remind me realistically to BE the Parent is good by me!!

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  46. lana says

    December 4, 2007 at 9:54 am

    I am a single mom, I need this book

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  47. cs white says

    December 4, 2007 at 9:49 am

    The book looks interesting – sign me up, please!

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  48. Kira says

    December 4, 2007 at 9:15 am

    Looks great!

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  49. Christi Saragosa says

    December 4, 2007 at 1:31 am

    Looks like a great book. Anything to help with 3 teens in this house!

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  50. Diana says

    December 4, 2007 at 1:28 am

    I have both teens and tweens, and I would love to own that book. Please enter me in the giveaway. Thanks.

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  51. Courtney Pollmann says

    December 4, 2007 at 12:51 am

    Aahh, to read a book again!

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  52. Sarah W. says

    December 4, 2007 at 12:11 am

    I love this author. I would love to read this book!!

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  53. Jill says

    December 3, 2007 at 10:55 pm

    Looks good, count me in!

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  54. Bree T. says

    December 3, 2007 at 10:52 pm

    This book sounds great!!

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  55. Renae says

    December 3, 2007 at 10:47 pm

    Sounds like a good book.

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  56. Jenny says

    December 3, 2007 at 10:29 pm

    that looks like a nifty book. i’ll definately haave to check it out.

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  57. Charissa says

    December 3, 2007 at 9:56 pm

    Sounds like an interesting book. I would love to read it.

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  58. Meg says

    December 3, 2007 at 9:46 pm

    Count me in! Sounds interesting!

    Reply
  59. slackermommy says

    December 3, 2007 at 9:43 pm

    Great review!

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  60. Sarah Berry says

    December 3, 2007 at 9:31 pm

    Sign me up not only would it be an interesting read as a mom but also great for the job.

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  61. Becca says

    December 3, 2007 at 9:02 pm

    I dread when my daughter gets to be this age, but this book might be some good preparation.

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  62. Beth says

    December 3, 2007 at 8:48 pm

    Count me in!! Great info that I’m sure we all can use!!!

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  63. Corina Smith says

    December 3, 2007 at 8:11 pm

    What a great book! 🙂

    Reply
  64. Julie Mead says

    December 3, 2007 at 8:06 pm

    This book sounds great! I would love to win it!

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  65. Natalie says

    December 3, 2007 at 7:42 pm

    Count me in! 🙂

    Reply
  66. Autumn says

    December 3, 2007 at 7:40 pm

    This book sounds wonderful. I don’t think we can ever have too much valuable information or skills when it comes to interacting with our families.Would love to win.

    Reply
  67. rachel says

    December 3, 2007 at 7:07 pm

    I would love this! I read the for women only as a book for my Bible study last May. It had such great wisdom for real life.

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  68. Taryn says

    December 3, 2007 at 6:25 pm

    please 🙂

    Reply
  69. Pam says

    December 3, 2007 at 6:06 pm

    I have the For Women Only book but I would LOVE the For Parents book!

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  70. Stacey Moore says

    December 3, 2007 at 5:58 pm

    Sounds like a good book.

    Reply
  71. Sarah says

    December 3, 2007 at 5:27 pm

    I’d love this book! I have her “For Women Only” book and didn’t know she came out with a “parents” version.

    Reply
  72. Heather (Heather's reality show) says

    December 3, 2007 at 5:21 pm

    I would love this book

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  73. Susanne says

    December 3, 2007 at 5:21 pm

    Oh, Oh…I really love Shaunti books, I would love to win!!! Thanks…

    Reply
  74. Christy H. says

    December 3, 2007 at 5:11 pm

    Please enter me to win.

    Reply
  75. Jenn says

    December 3, 2007 at 5:00 pm

    This book sounds like something I need to read!

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  76. emily says

    December 3, 2007 at 4:54 pm

    would really love to win this book. Very excited to read it this winter….thanks!

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  77. ashley says

    December 3, 2007 at 4:32 pm

    This would be great to have!

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  78. Donna says

    December 3, 2007 at 4:15 pm

    My daughter is almost 10, so this book sounds great!

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  79. Pam says

    December 3, 2007 at 4:12 pm

    These look great!

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  80. Charlsie says

    December 3, 2007 at 4:04 pm

    please count me in!

    Reply
  81. Nancy Jachcik says

    December 3, 2007 at 3:55 pm

    sounds good

    Reply
  82. Rachea says

    December 3, 2007 at 3:54 pm

    count me in on it For parents only Thnaks

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  83. jessica says

    December 3, 2007 at 3:46 pm

    i love their other books!

    Reply
  84. melody is slurping life says

    December 3, 2007 at 3:38 pm

    With a son turning 13 next month, I’d love to be entered for “For Parents Only”. Thanks.

    Reply
  85. jessie says

    December 3, 2007 at 3:33 pm

    sounds great, please enter me!

    Reply
  86. bobby and jenn says

    December 3, 2007 at 3:28 pm

    sounds like a great book, we’d love this!

    Reply
  87. Elizabeth Kuder says

    December 3, 2007 at 3:23 pm

    I’d love to have this one.

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  88. Cindy says

    December 3, 2007 at 3:23 pm

    I would love to Win this book..Would be very helpful for my teens.

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  89. Lauren says

    December 3, 2007 at 3:13 pm

    Please include me!

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  90. Michele says

    December 3, 2007 at 3:03 pm

    I love her books!

    Reply
  91. Tonya says

    December 3, 2007 at 2:53 pm

    this sounds like it would be interesting and a quick read for busy moms.

    Reply
  92. Jill says

    December 3, 2007 at 2:44 pm

    Sounds like a great read for us parents of ‘tweens.

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  93. Patti says

    December 3, 2007 at 2:43 pm

    Sounds great!

    Reply
  94. Brooke says

    December 3, 2007 at 2:33 pm

    Please randomly select me!!!

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  95. Audrey says

    December 3, 2007 at 2:33 pm

    Sounds like a good read!!

    Reply
  96. TNChick says

    December 3, 2007 at 1:31 pm

    My son turns ten this month and my daughter is half way to six. (wow they grow up so fast) I think this would be a nice read with them getting older (especially my son!)

    Thanks for the chance to win.

    Reply
  97. Sandy says

    December 3, 2007 at 1:22 pm

    Sounds like a book I need! 🙂

    Reply
  98. Angela Young says

    December 3, 2007 at 1:20 pm

    Yes…please sign me up.

    Reply
  99. Amanda says

    December 3, 2007 at 1:07 pm

    I would LOVE to read this book!

    Reply
  100. Qtpies7 says

    December 3, 2007 at 1:05 pm

    I want to ditto that this book is excellent and as a parent of 7 children I think every parent should HAVE to read the book by the time their first child is 10.
    I would love to win a copy to give as a gift! I’m giving out copies for Christmas already.

    Reply
  101. Christin Slade says

    December 3, 2007 at 12:50 pm

    I saw this in the stores this past week and I was curious. I read “For Women Only” and it was excellent. Definately a keeper! I would love to enter for a chance to win! Thank you. 🙂
    Christin

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  102. jenna says

    December 3, 2007 at 12:07 pm

    I have given a copy of this to my Mom and I’d love to read it and/or give it to a friend.

    Reply
  103. Kira says

    December 3, 2007 at 12:07 pm

    Sounds good!

    Reply
  104. Janine says

    December 3, 2007 at 11:05 am

    YES please… Books are our friends! 🙂
    Sounds like a great read!

    Reply
  105. Jennifer C. says

    December 3, 2007 at 11:04 am

    I ould love to read this book. It sounds terrific.

    Reply
  106. Amy D says

    December 3, 2007 at 11:00 am

    i’d love a copy of this.

    Reply
  107. Colleen says

    December 3, 2007 at 10:45 am

    Loved her other book!

    Reply
  108. frannie says

    December 3, 2007 at 10:42 am

    count me in!

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  109. Jennifer says

    December 3, 2007 at 10:06 am

    I’d love to read this!

    Reply
  110. Carey says

    December 3, 2007 at 9:31 am

    Count me in. My tween turns 13 in 3 months. Sounds like a really good read.

    Reply
  111. Cory says

    December 3, 2007 at 9:10 am

    Both great books. I would be excited to win either one of them. Thank you, Cory

    Reply
  112. Heather says

    December 3, 2007 at 9:04 am

    I’d like to read that! I enjoyed FWO by her.

    Reply
  113. Jenn says

    December 3, 2007 at 8:37 am

    I’m all for books that give factual info without using scare tactics!

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  114. Julie F. says

    December 3, 2007 at 8:15 am

    Always good to prepare for what’s in store. Sounds interesting.

    Reply
  115. Mama Grizzly says

    December 3, 2007 at 8:11 am

    This book sounds fabulous!

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  116. Bess says

    December 3, 2007 at 7:50 am

    Count me in! Thanks!

    Reply
  117. Linda C says

    December 3, 2007 at 7:45 am

    Please add me to the drawing.

    Reply
  118. Casey says

    December 3, 2007 at 2:29 am

    These books sound interesting.

    Reply
  119. Lindsey says

    December 3, 2007 at 1:49 am

    Looks good to me. Add me in! =)

    Reply
  120. Angela & Connor says

    December 3, 2007 at 1:43 am

    Sign me up! Ill blog ya too!

    http://contestaddict.blogspot.com

    Reply
  121. Christy says

    December 3, 2007 at 12:56 am

    I heard her speak and it was great. I would love to read the book.

    Reply
  122. SJ says

    December 3, 2007 at 12:36 am

    Looks like a great book! Great review.

    Reply

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