Can We Talk for a Minute?
A series of books created to be a guide to supporting parents, guardians, and mentors — in having short, in-depth, life building conversations with their teens.
Learn to transform seemingly routine moments into in-depth and purposeful moments of growth. Some of the conversation points covered in this book include: puberty, personal hygiene, sexuality, relationships, substance use or abuse, mental health, and career planning.
About the Book Series
Preview at a glance
Communication Fundamentals for Parent-Teen Relationships
The first book begins by laying the foundations and setting up a safe space to have conversations with your teen. Teens are not looking for someone to have all the answers but rather someone they know they can always rely on, trust and that will help them navigate through life.
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Understanding and Connecting with Your Teenager
This book delves deeper into the fascinating world of the teenage brain and the unique challenges and opportunities that come with this stage of development. It also explores common teen milestones and helps you understand your teenager as an individual.
We can better support teenagers as they navigate challenging phases of life by understanding both the areas that are under construction and the impact milestones have on life.
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Empowering Teens to Establish Safe Boundaries, Self-Worth & Dignity
The third book focuses on empowering teens with the knowledge and tools they need to build self-worth, practice self-care, and handle conflicts constructively.
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Future Planning for Success in Relationships, Academics, and Beyond
This book provides essential guidance on planning for the future, covering crucial aspects such as developing healthy relationships, setting academic and career goals, understanding financial literacy, and respecting family values and beliefs.
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The importance and value of this book series
In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving society, navigating the teenage years can be challenging for both teens and their parents. The complexities of modern life, including digital influence, academic pressures, and mental health issues, emphasize the importance of building trust, open communication, and a supportive environment. This book series, designed with a deep understanding of these unique challenges, offers invaluable guidance and support for families, providing tools to foster resilience and informed decision-making.
For families, the series enhances communication and fosters a deeper connection between parents and teens. Engaging with the material together allows for shared growth and a stronger home environment. The positive impact extends beyond individual families to local communities, as empowered and informed teens contribute to community well-being and foster a more understanding, respectful society.
We wrote the book because we kept having the same conversation with other parents. This organisation exists for the same reason — one conversation, kept going.
— Laurent & Sharon Lamberty, Founders
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We’d rather leave this empty than fill it with something that isn’t real. As people read the books and get in touch, we’ll add their words here — with their permission.
A few things people ask.
Do I need to read the books in order?
No. Each book stands on its own, built around a different stage of the parent-teen relationship. Most people start wherever their current conversation is hardest.
Is this only for parents?
Not at all. Mentors, teachers, coaches, and youth workers have found it just as useful — anyone having real conversations with young people.
How is this connected to the organisation?
Directly. The book came first — years of real conversations with families. This organisation is what grew out of noticing how far a good conversation, backed by practical support, can actually go.
Where can I get a copy right now?
It's currently available through Amazon and select retailers. A proper shop front on this site is coming soon.
Want to bring these conversations to your school, workplace or community group?
Browse workshops & book a speakerThis grows as the community around the book grows.
Discussion guides
Downloadable guides for working through each book chapter by chapter.
PlannedReading groups
A simple way to find or start a local reading group.
PlannedChurch & school study guides
Adapted material for youth groups, classrooms and congregations.
PlannedVideos & podcasts
Conversations with the authors, expanded on some of the book's ideas.
PlannedMedia & interviews
Press coverage and interview requests, collected in one place.
PlannedAuthor updates
Occasional notes from Laurent & Sharon as the organisation grows.
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