Generation Next Parenting: A Savvy Parent's Guide to Getting It Right

Where were you in the 1980's? I was in junior high wearing rainbow stripped leg warmers, watching Flash Dance, and listening to Brian Adams sing. I graduated from high school in 1987, and I am a Gen X Mom. How about you? Author Tricia Goyer has put together a wonderful book just for us, Gen X moms. It is funny, meaningful and fun to read. Maybe you have challenges in your marriage. Or you know someone who does. Or maybe you want to make yoru marriage even stronger than it already is. So, do you still find yourself humming the love songs of the 80s and 90s?Do you still believe that every marriage should be between soul mates? But -- do you wonder how you can succeed at love and marriage when the generation you grew up in didn't?Marriage isn't what it used to be-it can be better than ever. If you are a Gen Xer, your marriage has challenges and potentials that no other generation has known. A Gen Xer herself, Tricia Goyer offers realistic help to achieve the God-honoring marriage you long for. She includes:·Ways to protect your marriage despite the broken relationships modeled in your youth·Stories, suggestions, and confessions from fellow Gen Xers facing the "What now?" question of real-life marriage· I had so much fun reading this book, and along with the giggles and chuckles, I learned a lot about how to make my marriage even stornger. Blessings- Trish Berg Book Reviewer, Author www.TrishBerg.com Rattled: Surviving Your Baby's First Year Without Losing Your Cool The Great American Supper Swap - Solving the Busy Woman's Family Dinnertime Dilemma

Generation NeXt Marriage by Tricia Goyer is a terrific, hip Christian guide to marriage for Generation X. As the first generation of latch-key kids who often came from broken homes, they view marriage in a way completely different than their parents and grandparents. They are less likely to see divorce as an option and more likely to require authenticity and honesty in their relationships. Each chapter begins with a lyric from a 1970s or 80s song, and Goyer uses that to jumpstart her conversation. And that's how her writing reads: like a conversation with a good friend. She uses statistics and studies to make her points, and them backs them up with Scripture. Goyer is very active online and uses anecdotes from her loyal readers about their marriages to add layers and depth to each discussion. Goyer is just as honest as Gen Xrs demand, including a chapter about a former boyfriend. She'll never make you feel guilty; she encourages and uplifts with humor and compassion. She's always a joy to read.

Okay, I admit it--I'm not a Generation X mom; I'm a boomer mom, but the mom of several in the next generation and now the grandma of one and one-to-be. However, I found Tricia Goyer's book engaging, immensely helpful, understanding and just plain fun. I'm giving it to my daughter--who often feels the older parenting books just don't "fit." The author has done extensive research on parenting, has lived the ups and downs of being a mom to several kids (one from her teens), and has studied and incorporated the wisdom of scripture. I highly recommend this book.

I'm quite a bit older than the X Generation, but I enjoyed this book. If you're trying to raise godly children in a world that pulls them the other way, Generation NeXt Parenting was written for you. The writer makes no claim to being perfect. In fact,she hangs her imperfections out for everyone to see. She also presents the characteristics of her generation in an apt and entertaining manner. I think most people will find a bit of themselves in this book. They will also find good advice, tips, scripture, and welcome solutions to real problems. This is a different kind of parenting book. It doesn't lecture, just presents ideas that have been tried and proven they will work. Tricia Goyer has played an active part in parenting programs and young mom's groups. Her Generation NeXt Parenting is a down to earth book filled with advice from a woman who's been there and knows from experience what works and what doesn't. Highly recommended.

More than a "tell you how" parenting guide, Generation NeXt Parenting is an "encourage" you parenting guide. Tricia Goyer, the author, reveals many of the reasons why GenX parents react in certain ways and she offers simple ways to improve. Her advice and encouragement is always accompanied with a biblical reference to tie the author's words to the Word. The author gives lots of interesting facts about the different generations and their different characteristics. Another interesting feature is all the quotes from other GenX parents giving their point-of-view. In additon, with all the 80s music lyric references, how could the GenX member not "feel right at home?" The book is well written in simple language. It doesn't come from some "too hard to read" technical perspective, but from the perspective of a fellow struggling GenX parent. Ms. Goyer notes that she too struggles with parenting issues at times, so the reader is placed (not beneath) but right beside the author...as we all are seeking to be the parents that God wants us to be. A study guide (by chapter) is included at the end of the book for a more indepth personal look at each chapter...and each section complete with a number of biblical references for study. There's so much great information in this book! Tricia ends the book on such a positive note that you can't help but be proud to be a part of GenX and encouraged to be the best GenX parent that you can be!