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Author Interview – Richard Dudum on the Importance of Parents and Adult Mentors

Thank you for joining us for part two of our chat with Richard Dudum, author of the book “What Your Mother Never Told You.” If you missed yesterday, click here to catch up. Richard, why do you feel that so many of our youth (and adults, too, for that matter) feel that their self-esteem will rise if they have sex? There are a multitude of physical, emotional and developmental changes taking place during the teen years, including sexual and romantic awakening. The thoughts and emotions associated with sex, romance, and sexuality, combined with all of the other changes taking place … Continue reading →

Megan – Jack Weyland

In the book “Megan,” author Jack Weyland tackles the difficult subject of unwed pregnancy. Megan was raised in an active LDS home, with a Scoutmaster father, doting mother, and all the church meetings she could possibly want. But that was the trouble right there – she struggled to make the teachings of the gospel a part of herself, and felt that church was more of a duty than a privilege. She has been experimenting just a bit with drinking, and she’s started spending her paychecks on immodest clothing. Her best friend, Thomas, is worried about her, but she shrugs it … Continue reading →

A Dance for Three — Louise Plummer

In this moving book by acclaimed novelist Louise Plummer, we read the story of Hannah Ziebarth, a fifteen-year-old girl with a lot on her mind. Her boyfriend Milo has been pressuring her to have more than just a casual relationship, and she finally gives in, seeing in him a chance for real love and attention. Her own father passed away and it’s so nice to have a man tell you he loves you. Hannah’s not sure what to do when she finds out she’s pregnant. She has known for a while that she wasn’t Milo’s first, that he actually has … Continue reading →