Understand Adolescents: A Parent's Guide

Author: Grant
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Publication Date: 2004-10-01
Features: Don't bother me! You don't understand! Everyone does it! If such protests often occur in your home, it means you are in one of the most challenging periods of your life—living with a teenager! But don't despair. This book provides timely and compassionate guidance for parents. It covers how to handle various issues during the teenage years (ages 13–19), offering both comprehensive and practical advice. It teaches you how to stay connected with your child and what to do when things get out of control; how to know when to say "no" and when to let go completely. This is a family book. The author's outstanding insight and understanding will help you guide your child through this unpredictable phase while also benefiting from the experiences shared in the book. Understand the changes your teenage child is going through; learn how to approach adolescence, sexuality, and relationships, as well as drugs and alcohol; discover how to stay connected with your child and manage their emotional ups and downs during this time; find out how to make this experience rewarding for both you and your child.