Some real-life stories are heartbreaking to me, that is why one of my goals is to read more about children and teens and to help parents to improve their relationship with them. If a person understands themselves and their unique design and purpose since they are little, and they embrace their identity in christ is less possible that they make bad decisions such as cut themselves, live licentious sexual lives, or suicide. If you are a counselor you will find it useful to find this kind of resource.

I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. I was not financially compensated, and all opinions are 100 percent mine.

The title alone was enough for me to pick up this book and read it. I am a Christian, and my daughter is 16. I am often caught in the middle between humanism (I'm also an educator) and Biblical principles, and this author has a perfect balance. I love the fact that she perpetuates the idea of "God-confidence" as opposed to "self-confidence." The world would have us believe that our kids need to believe in themselves and they can accomplish anything. However, that teaching is not in line with the Word of God teaches. Believing in yourself can only get you so far. I recognize the fact that many people in the world can accomplish great things on their own, but there's something about a Christian who relies on God when he/she comes to the end of himself/herself.

This book was a very easy read, and it is organized in a sensible way so that parents can find exactly what they are looking for. The author always brings us back to the Bible, and every good thing taught in psychology is always backed up with a Christian principle. The author also shares a wide variety of real-life examples, for which I am very gtateful. For Christian parents, I believe this is a must-read. I believe non-Christian parents could glean truth from the book, but without embracing all the truth of the Bible, it might be one that doesn't make a lot of sense.