RELEASED 20th JANUARY 2020
PRE-ORDER from the 14th NOVEMBER 2019

What do teenage girls wish they could talk to us about? '

I'm sick of pretending to be happy all the time.'
'My face; if anyone is ever going to love me despite how grotesque my face is.'
'I sometimes don't want to be here.'

There has never been a better time to be a teenage girl. But perhaps there has never been a harder time. We know that connection is at the heart of our teenage daughters' happiness. And we do our best to have strong connections with our girls. But despite this, we often feel a disconnect. Or perhaps, more precisely, a mis-connect.

If you're looking to understand your teen daughter better and deepen your connection with her, this book is your guide. Drawing on cutting-edge psychology research along with interviews and surveys from close to 400 teenage girls, Miss-connection will take you into the world your teen girl experiences and help you connect with her the way she needs you to.

As the girls themselves set out the challenges they face - with social media, friends, boys, identity - you will find connection and solutions.

I predict a dog-eared, underlined copy of this book will soon be on the bedside table of every parent of a daughter! It's a must-have book not just for raising girls but understanding our daughter's inner-worlds.’ 

Rebecca Sparrow
Author & Social Commentator   

GIFTS FOR PRE-ORDERING 

Be the first to pre-order Miss-connection and you’ll get some amazing gifts just for pre-ordering! 

Gift #1 | FIRST PERSON TO PRE-ORDER

Dr Justin Coulson in your Lounge Room

The first person to pre-order Miss-connection will win Dr Justin Coulson IN YOUR LOUNGE ROOM!

Invite a few friends around and enjoy 2 hours with Dr Justin in your living room where you can ask him all of your parenting questions and pick his brain about all of your conundrums. You will also receive all of the gifts below. 

Offer only available to residents within Australia. Dr Justin will arrange transport to you. Event date must be arranged according to Dr Justin’s availability in your nearest capital city.

GIFT #2 | FIRST 100 TO PRE-ORDER

Printed Quote Cards (Valued at $29.99)

The first 100 people to pre-order Miss-connection will also receive a series of 12 postcards with reminders of the key quotes and ideas from the book, Miss-connection. These cards can be framed or strategically placed around your home as a reminder of the key principles you will learn in the book. Cards will be posted to you with your copy of the book. You’ll also receive all of the other gifts below.

Gift #3 | FIRST 200 TO PRE-ORDER

Relationship Rules (Hard Copy) (Valued at $29.99)

The first 200 people who pre-order Miss-connection will also receive a copy of Dr Justin’s book, Relationship Rules, posted to you along with your copy of Miss-Connection. You’ll also receive all of the other gifts below.

Gift #4 | FIRST 500 TO PRE-ORDER

Your copy of Miss-Connections Signed by Dr Justin (Priceless 😉 )

The first 500 people who pre-order Miss-connection will have it personally signed FOR YOU by Justin. You’ll also receive all of the other gifts below.

Gift #5 | FIRST 800 TO PRE-ORDER

Relationship Rules (ebook) (Valued at $9.99)

The first 800 people who pre-order Miss-connection will also receive immediate access to the ebook version of Dr Justin’s book, Relationship Rules. You’ll also receive all of the other gifts below.

Gift #6 | FIRST 2500 TO PRE-ORDER

7 Day Connection Challenge (Valued at $147)

The first 2500 people who pre-order Miss-connection will also receive the 7 Day Connection Challenge, which has been designed to help you connect more strongly with your teen daughter.

 It’s a simple challenge that can have long-lasting impact. Each day you’ll receive an email from me that outlines an activity that is designed to help you deepen your connection with your adolescent angel – or anyone else who is important to you.

You’ll also receive all of the other gifts below.

Gift #7 | FIRST 5000 TO PRE-ORDER

Miss-Connection Webinar (Valued at $30)

The first 5000 people who pre-order Miss-connection will receive a ticket to Dr Justin's webinar which has been designed to go along with the book.

Trying to guide a teenage daughter through a complex adolescent world is… well, complicated. Alcohol and drugs, mental health concerns, body image issues, premature and/or non-consensual intimacy, and friendship challenges are just the tip of the iceberg.

Join me as I unpack the science and provide practical real world advice for parenting your teenage daughter. You’ll leave this presentation with simple and valuable tools and techniques to help you guide our daughters safely and successfully through adolescence.

You’ll discover what is really going on in the minds of our teenage daughters – how do they really feel and what do they wish you knew? Find out how we can stay connected to our daughters and keep them motivated, whilst also dealing with the eye-rolls and bad attitude. We’ll talk about how we can keep them safe and informed without them pushing us away; and how to encourage them to develop strong, healthy relationships and resilience, plus we’ll cover the best things we can do to support our daughters during this tumultuous time.

PLUS, WIN A HOLIDAY!

With thanks to IHG, 3 lucky people will be randomly selected to receive 2 nights accommodation for 2 at the InterContinental Sydney (valued at $700), the InterContinental Melbourne (valued at $780) or the InterContinental Sanctuary Cove (valued at $780). This is the perfect opportunity for you and your teen daughter to get away from the everyday stress and really “connect”, enjoy new experiences, and have time to spend in (and on) your relationship.

Terms and Conditions:

1. Entry is open to Australian residents only. Only one (1) entry per book sale will be accepted.
2. Promotion commences 11/11/19 and final entries close on 19/01/20, or until 5000 orders reached.
3. To enter participants must pre-order a copy of Miss-Connection from happyfamilies.com.au. They will automatically be emailed an entry form to complete. Participants will be required to enter their order number into the draw and other relevant personal details, along with their preferred location.
4. The Prize is 2 nights accommodation at an Intercontinental Hotel as listed above and valued between $700-$780. Prizes are not transferable or exchangeable and cannot be taken as cash.
5. Winners will be notified via our Facebook page and email on 20/01/20

This competition is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook.