Life is full of transitions - especially during a child's teenage years when many of these transitions are difficult, complex and frustrating. Teenage rebellion, the generation gap, poor choices with long-term effects - these describe the journey of all too many teenagers. In this book, author and speaker Dr. Virginia Friesen proposes a series of rite-of-passage celebrations - or trail markers - at the significant birthdays of 13, 16, 18, and 21 to help get teens through the difficult transitions in positive, life-giving ways. This is a much-needed and relevant resource for our times when it is so easy for our children to be led down a wrong path. Reading this book will not only equip you to blaze the trail and bless your teen, but it will also give you the confidence and tools you need to enjoy the hike.

"Put on your hiking boots and get ready to walk the challenging “Teenage Years Trail” with a seasoned trail guide who is well prepared to teach you how to encourage your teenager at critical mileposts along the way. Virginia, along with her daughters, clearly and creatively communicates how to lovingly guide your child to choose godliness, purity, and purpose as they embark on this hazardous trail. This is a much needed and relevant book for our times when it is so easy for our children to be led down a wrong path. Reading “Raising a Trailblazer” will not only equip you to blaze the trail and bless your teen, but it will also give you the confidence and tools you need to enjoy the hike."
—Cynthia Heald, Author of "Becoming a Woman of God" series, wife of Jack for forty-six years, mother of four, grandmother of eight

"Raising a Trailblazer is filled with wisdom, creativity, humor, and spiritual substance. You will be inspired to help your teens become the people God created them to be. There is so much insight in how to be an effective parent that it should be required reading for all parents. It is a delightful book!"'
—Rebecca Pippert Molenhouse, Mother of two, author, speaker, founder and director of Salt Shaker Ministries

"Virginia is herself a trailblazer: innovator, pioneer, originator, ground breaker, forerunner. A person who challenges status-quo and has always intentionally blazed a path for herself and her family in keeping with their faith and predetermined values. Through Home Improvement Ministries, she and Paul have helped countless families do the same. If you want to raise a set-apart teen, an independent thinker in the midst of a culture urging them to blend in so they fit in, you will find Virginia’s suggestions invaluable. Implementing these trail markers with your teens will leave them with a stronger sense of personal value and purpose as they navigate their unique path in life."
—Deb McCormick, Mother of three boys, founder and director of TeamedUp

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