Publisher, Oasis Audio (September 2011)

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From Mouthy & Moody to Respectful & Responsible in 5 Days

Do you know this person?

• He eats cereal out of a large mixing bowl.

• Her bedroom looks like a garbage dump . . . on a good day.

• If there were an Academy Award for eye-rolling, he’d win.

• She changes outfits three times before breakfast.

Congratulations! You have a teenager in your home.

Life will never quite be the same again (of course, you already know that). But it can be better than you’ve ever dreamed. In fact, you’re just five days away from your teenager asking, “What can I do to help?” Guaranteed! With his signature wit and commonsense psychology, internationally recognized family expert and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Kevin Leman will help you

• gain respect—even admiration—from your teenager

• establish healthy boundaries and workable guidelines

• communicate with the “whatever” generation

• turn selfish behavior around

• navigate the critical years with confidence

• pack your teenager’s bags with what he or she needs for life now and in the future

• become the major difference-maker in your teenager’s life

With Dr. Leman’s instinct and insight, plus an index with gutsy advice on 75 hot-button issues that keep parents up at night, Have a New Teenager by Friday will help you get real results—real fast.

About the Author: Dr. Kevin Leman, an internationally known psychologist, humorist, radio and television personality, and speaker, has taught and entertained audiences world-wide with his wit and common-sense psychology. He has made hundreds of house calls for radio and television programs, including The View, Fox & Friends, Today, CBS’s The Early Show, Janet Parshall’s America, CNN’s American Morning, The 700 Club, Life Today with James Robison, and Focus on the Family. He has also served as a contributing family psychologist to Good Morning America. A New York Times best-selling and award-winning author, Dr. Leman has written nearly 40 books about marriage and family issues, including Have a New Kid by Friday, Have a New Husband by Friday, The Birth Order Book, Born to Win, Making Children Mind without Losing Yours, Sex Begins in the Kitchen, and Under the Sheets. He is also featured on seven video series on marriage, parenting, blended families, and single parenting.

About the Narrator: Kirby Heyborne is an accomplished actor, musician and comedian. He has received critical acclaim for his starring roles in the award-winning World War Two drama “Saints and Soldiers”, the lighthearted family comedy “The R.M.”, the award-winning boy band mockumentary “The Sons of Provo”, and the award-winning quixotic comedy “Pirates of the Great Salt Lake” (The Weinstein Co.). He has had starring roles in thirteen features and many short films. Kirby has also appeared on the WB’s “Everwood” and many national commercials. Recently, Kirby was seen as a recurring character on the hit FOX sitcom “Free Ride.”

As an audiobook narrator, Kirby has received a number of Audio File Magazine’s Earphone awards for excellence in narration. He has narrated over a hundred titles including: “Nick and Nora’s Infinite Playlist” by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan, “Black Swan Green” by David Mitchell, “Breathers” by S.G. Browne, “Redburn: His First Voyage” by Herman Melville, and “The Genius” by Jesse Kellerman.

Kirby is a co-founder and director of the celebrated LA-based improv comedy group The Society.

Also a successful musician, Kirby has released four solo albums and has had his music featured in many films. Kirby has delighted audiences across the country with his ability to blend heart-warming stories, beautiful music and comedic wit.

Kirby earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and enjoys water and snow skiing, watching movies, writing songs, playing guitar, and spending time with his family.