Dear Mom: Everything Your Teenage Daughter Wants You to Know But Will Never Tell You Paperback – March 17, 2009

It was a really good book although I think there are some generalizations made. My daughter has a very sweet disposition and we are very close. I definitely saw some of the thought patterns and changes in her views that were described in this book but the tone of the teen was quite sassy. I ended up being mad at my daughter after reading this book even though she hadn't done anything to me!

Melody Carlson obviously KNOWS teen girls!And her funny, deeply empathetic viewpoint from inside the mind and heart of an American teenager is priceless.I was able to use her insights, advice and guidance to immediately and lastingly improve my relationship with my daughter.Thank you Melody - I will forever be deeply in your debt.[PS - I have given about 20 copies of this book to other parents as gifts - 100% satisfaction so far!]

I had it mailed to my mom's house (she's in her 80s) to pick up on my next visit, and in the meantime, she dug into it and said she couldn't put it down. Her only regret is that she didn't have the book 30, 40 years ago. Apparently very insightful and helpful.

Very helpful insight into my daughter and several reminders of what it was like to be her when I was that age. Book waxes a little religious at times, but in general helpful with a variety of issues.

This is good if you don't have any problems with your teen. If they are running around and getting in trouble get a counseler. Not a book. Every girl is different.

MY NIECE WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH HER TEENAGE DAUGHTER , and she said this book offers some great advice from both points of view..

I love most things by this author.

Melody's new book Dear Mom, is eye opening and comforting at the same time. On the front cover it says, "Everything your teenage daughter wants you to know but will NEVER tell you." How true is that! I did feel like these might be things my daughter would love to tell me, but wouldn't for fear of my reaction. It is crisp, gut level honest, and dynamic. I loved it.God didn't send us an instruction manuel for parenting children, wouldn't that be nice! We soon discover as parents what worked for one child doesn't necessarily mean it will work with the next. We never get this parenting thing down pat. Thank you Melody, for writing this book about our daughter's hearts and lives; to help us remember what we went through as teenage girls. Oooh, the pain I remembered. Thanks for giving us hope in the middle of this pain.This is not a book of "to do's" but a book that takes you to the real heart of our girls. It helped me have a deeper understanding and compassion for my daughter. She doesn't live such a carefree life after all. This book reveals teenage life today; it's heart felt and hysterical in parts. Here is a peek into a chapter Melody titled, "Things I don't like; don't like about me and things I don't like about you.""When you were my age, did your mother approve of your appearance 24/7? I don't think so, but maybe I should talk to Grandma about this. I'm sure she'd have something to say.""So are you starting to see that my life isn't as simple and fun and carefree as you like to believe? Are you feeling a tiny speck of empathy for me and girls like me, who are trying to find our way through this complicated, confusing, contradictory adolescent world, without being completely destroyed along the way?"Here is a list of some of the chapters in this book. "Relationships confuse me sometimes, I need you but you can't make me admit it", "You say you listen but sometimes I just need you to hear.... I love how Melody Carlson wrote this book.I know that I'll be referring to this book again and again; you will too. Melody gives great insight for moms to help develop a special relationship with our daughters. This will assist you in your attempts to stay connected with your teenage girl and figure out a few things about yourself along the way. Thank you Melody, for this very meaningful and sensitive parenting tool. It's a wonderful find and a great treasure.Nora St. LaurentFinding Hope Through FictionBook Club Servant Leader

The was generally good insight, but my daughter is a humanist, so the religious side was a bit too much.