This book is a compilation of random anecdotes, which are endearing and sweet to read, but as someone who did not know those teenage girls or the family, did not feel a connection to the stories. I'd imagine this would be a nice anthology for the family to read in later years, but without the person connection or investment, I just could not really enjoy this book.

This part-memoir/part-self-help book tells about McKinney's experiences raising teenage girls. There are parenting and marriage hacks and also hilarious pieces of wisdom and failures that will make readers laugh and remember not to take everything so seriously. The writing style is unique and might take a bit to get into, but it is worth it and I think readers - even those who are not teenage girl parents, will enjoy it. Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for giving me the chance to read and review this book.

If there's a message to take away from Andrew McKinney's autobiographical recounting of raising 3 teenagers, it's that there is no guidebook to parenting. McKinney does his best to give a fair account of the highs and lows of navigating family life with his wife. Candid parental discussions and frustrations are shared, along with enlisting therapists to help formulate a winning game plan for a peaceful household. Through setbacks, fun vacations, revoked cell phone privileges, tantrums, pets, starting college, underaged drinking, and even law enforcement calls, we follow along the McKinney family's journey as they strive to define themselves as individuals within a family unit.

Raising kids is like a chess game; you have to stay one move ahead of them. Karen and I had succeeded this week, but I knew we wouldn’t always be so lucky. For as hard as you try to rule your teenager, sometimes they reduce you to king, while they take over as queen — with all the moves!”

Andrew McKinney seems to have it made: an important job, a great wife and three wonderful children. But when his two daughters become teenagers, it's as if aliens have taken over the bodies of his loving daughters, leaving him confused and uncertain about what to do.
Family holidays provide some relief and family bonding, but comical mishaps ensue. As they teeter on the brink of chaos, Andrew and his wife must determine what to do with their youngest and most rebellious child.

McKinney writes this as part-memoir describing the hardest period of his life as a parent. He also doubles it up as a self-help book where he shares his wit and wisdom in the form of parenting hacks as well as the side-effects of parenting on his marriage.

There isn’t a continuous narrative here, rather a compilation of relevant events. It feels more like an anthology for the first third of the book before you begin to understand their behaviour patterns, and the axis of the story takes shape.

This book is a guidebook for everyone: those who are parents, those who wish to be parents, as well as those who wonder what being parents would be like. Whether you’ve raised teenagers or only been one so far, you’ll find something to laugh about. And if you think your parenting style is being a pet-parent, then aren’t you in for a surprise.

This ARC courtesy of NetGalley and AM Press Ltd.

This memoir is both a humorous and interesting look into the mind of a successful middle class father as he navigates a challenging career as he helps to raise his family. His particular challenge seems to be raising his teenage daughters (that he didn't seem to experience with his son). The author mentions other parents that had challenges with their sons. Given the author lives in Southern Ontario, his stories are particularly relatable to parents in our community.

Thank you to Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book I exchange for an honest review.

I can relate to this book, having brought up two girls, which is just a nightmare. Such a funny book, hilarious from start to finish. If you have teenagers this is a must-read. Recommended.

Having a teenage daughter myself I was interested in seeing the experience of someone who had gone through it and come out the other side - hairless or otherwise. It was an interesting read although painful to see what they were going through. It brought home to me how every family need to work together and be on the same page as parents with any conversation going on else it won't work. I would definitely recommend this book for anyone with a teenage daughter but especially those who are having troubling times. It makes you feel less alone.

I had requested for this book because of the title. This was such a joy to read. Though I don't yet have children of my own, I can somehow relate to some of the incidents here. Being an eldest daughter in an Asian household, I've unknowingly sort of become a second parent as well. This is funny, well-written and just over all delightful. reading experience.

Thanks for the copy!

I love how open, honest and just down right relatable this book was. I think book will be perfect for parents of teenagers, but also parents who’s kids haven’t reached the dreaded teens yet. The writing style was easy to digest and the flow of the book was really enjoyable

Enjoyable book, and I can definitely relate as a parent! Plenty of laughs, and relatable points, it's one I'd recommend. That's to NetGalley for a copy of this book!

I loved the title of this book and couldn't wait to read it. As a mother of a teenage girl I can certainly relate to the stories in this book, from the cell phones to the hormones . I highly recommend this book even if you don't have children, it is very funny and well written.

During the book I often thought, luckily there are more parents who go through the same thing. I'm almost through puberty, but recognized so much! Adolescents are about the same and now I know where my gray hair comes from ... recommended!

A father of three navigates his way through life with his family, pets, disgruntled neighbours with varying degrees of success.

The places they visit both as a family and whilst he is on business are beautiful described and you can imagine yourself there.

Whilst not having children myself, I can empathise with lots of incidents in this book and it felt like a pleasure to read.

We can all relate to the lure of a screen especially with teenagers, so this just hits the spot