Families can be complicated, and this reference guide is here to help you get through whatever issue you might face-from frustrations with your parents to what to do if your family is breaking apart from divorce, or even if there's been abuse in your home. With seventy-five short chapters that cover almost twenty major topics, there's plenty of understanding, advice, and wisdom to help you navigate issues with your family AND strengthen the bonds that matter most.

Middle school is tough, and figuring out who you are during this time can sometimes mean more issues with your family members-from not feeling understood to wondering why you can't have a little more freedom and trust now that you're not a little kid anymore. And maybe your family itself is changing in ways you never thought could happen. In this book, everything from dealing with small frustrations to dating, getting more privacy, handling issues with siblings, and what to do when a parent lets you down or even hurts you physically is discussed and explored, giving you advice and ideas on how to navigate the issues in your family today.

My Family:

• is written by two youth specialists with over forty combined years of experience dealing with the issues today's preteens and young adults face every day
• contains stories from the authors that add honesty-and where appropriate, humor-to the topics being discussed
• can be used as a reference guide on specific topics or read straight through for a wider experience
• provides a biblical yet candid approach
• is also ideal for anyone dealing with teenagers in a mentoring, teaching, or leadership environment

About the Author
Kurt Johnston is junior high pastor in Southern California. He's served in middle school ministry since 1988 - longer than most of you have been alive! Kurt was once a middle school student, and when he was in 8th grade he was beaten up by a 7th grader. Kurt and his family live in Orange County where he spends his free time surfing and still avoiding 7th-grade bullies. Mark Oestreicher (Marko) is a veteran youth worker and former president of Youth Specialties. The author of dozens of books, including Youth Ministry 3.0 and Middle School Ministry, Marko is a sought after speaker, writer and consultant. Marko leads The Youth Cartel, providing a variety of resources, coaching and consultation to youth workers, churches and ministries. Marko lives in San Diego with his wife Jeannie and two teenage children, Liesl and Max. www.whyismarko.com.

Reviews
'[This series is] great for students who are nervous about the challenges of middle school in general....Middle school students will enjoy reading these texts.' * YouthWorker Journal *



Book Information
ISBN 9780310274308
Author Kurt Johnston
Format Paperback
Page Count 208
Imprint ZonderKidz
Publisher Zondervan
Weight(grams) 226g
Dimensions(mm) 203mm * 135mm * 12mm