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Raising Girls

"Every chapter of Raising Girls brought heartfelt cheers of yes, yes, yes as I read, sometimes laughing out loud, sometimes getting choked up." - Amy Grant

"I'm so grateful for this book--for the hours, months, weeks, and years and years of conversations that have helped Sissy and Melissa understand, so deeply and completely, what it feels like to be a girl and what tools their parents need to help girls grow into the beautiful, splendid creatures God intended them to be." - Cindy Morgan

Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys

"God has entrusted a unique and powerful gift to David Thomas to understand the complex language of a boy's heart and to help interpret it for those of us who love and lead boys.  This is an important book about a very important subject." - Steven Curtis Chapman and Mary Beth Chapman

"David Thomas is a godsend! I cannot express how valuable he has been to the life of my son.  His compassion and love for children is overwhelming.  I know that this book will impact parents and children like no other. This is a must-read for every parent." - Sara Evans, recording artist

The Back Door to Your Teen's Heart

"We all want to have good relationships and communication with our teens.  In this book Sissy and Melissa share some tried-and-true methods to reach your teen gleaned from their many years of counseling.  I think parents reading this will be helped greatly!" - Dennis Rainey

"This book represents years, thousands of hours, of rich, life-changing involvement wit teens.  It could become a classic!" - Larry Crabb

Becoming a Dad: A Spiritual, Emotional And Practical Guide

Growing Up Without Getting Lost: Discovering Your identity in Christ

For girls 15-19

"What a valuable resource for high school girls! We have known Melissa over the years as a youth leader, mentor, and friend, and Sissy as a gifted counselor and mentor to many teens in our community. Now, they are authors who have produced a work that will help girls all over the country discover who God is calling them to be."
-Michael W. and Debbie Smith, Author, Songwriters, and Recording Artist, Parents of 5

Mirrors & Maps: A Girl's Guide to Becoming a Teen

for girls 11-14

“There’s nothing like setting out on a journey that’s clearly mapped in front of you. Mirrors & Maps does just that! I love the way it not only prepares young girls for the road ahead but also allows them to get to know themselves better along the way. I only wish this book had been around for my journey. Dream big!” - Melinda Doolittle, American Idol Finalist and Recording Artist
We’re not in Kansas anymore...

How to Hit a Curveball, Grill the Perfect Steak, and Become a Real Man

"Yup." "Nope." "Maybe." A Woman's Guide to Getting More Out of the Language of Men

"Does This Dress make Me Look Fat?" A Man's Guide to the Loaded Questions Women Ask