I have a tween and we have slowly been going through the conversations in this book. I found this incredibly helpful to organize my thoughts and be able to really engage in the topics with my daughter. It gives you the tools to have the conversations without feeling like you have to follow a script. I was really pleasantly surprised how much this book enabled me to have good thoughtful conversations. I would highly recommend for parents whose kids are starting to enter the hormone and emotional stage. (Love the tween stage! :) ) Definitely worth a read!

Since I’m not a parent I can’t say how relevant this was. But having worked with young teens. And tweens I’m not sure how this would actually help. It feels very contrived.

I enjoyed this book! So many good pointers for parents who may think their kids are the only ones challenged by the bizarre underbelly of middle school. Thank you to the author, publisher, and Net Galley for the advance digital copy! #FourteenTalksbyAgeFourteen #NetGalley

I feel like I read this book just in time as my oldest son will turn fifteen in a few months. The middle school years are a significant milestone in a child’s life and Michelle Icard does a beautiful job illuminating many of the complexities that middle grade-aged children go through. Her main thesis is that there are fourteen talks she implores readers to have with their children with the undercurrent of before it’s too late. I appreciate how the sections were broken down into palatable bites: changing friendships, sexuality, criticism and technology, to name a few. I came away from this read with concrete ways in which to start sometimes challenging conversations with my children as well as precisely what not to say. Michelle Icard has made me feel less hesitant to have these important conversations sooner, rather than later. And I am going to listen, armed with all of the wonderful knowledge imparted on me from this fantastic resource.

Every parent should read this book — part tips, part prompts — this is a detailed guide to having meaningful conversations with your teenagers on crucial topics. I intend to use these suggestions and questions with my son and will recommend this to other adults.

"I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own."
It provided good information, but seemed overly thorough. Maybe that is what another parent needs, but it was overkill for me personally.

Loved this book. My kids aren't quite to this age yet, but I will be buying a copy to have on hand when they do. Her teachings make so much sense to me.