Positive Parenting Your Teens

DOES YOUR TEENAGER . . . . . . appear self-centered and disrespectful? . . . refuse to cooperate with chores? . . . choose friends who exert a bad influence? . . . know the difference between a risk and an adventure? . . . spend too much time on the Internet? . . . seem stressed by the pressures of friendships and school work? . . . suffer from low self-esteem and poor body image? Raising teenagers today is enormously challenging. But our teenagers can be wonderful--if we parents understand their special needs and know how to channel their boundless energy and creativity. Positive Parenting Your Teens gives you techniques that emphasize cooperation, active listening, and mutual respect. This handbookPinpoints problems in alphabetically arranged entriesSpells out exactly what you can do to helpProvides sample dialogue to guide you in "talking through" each problem immediatelyDetails preventive measures to incorporate into your day-to-day parentingExplains when to back off and when and how to seek outside helpWhether they're struggling with dating, homework, drugs or alcohol, battling depression, or challenging traditional values and standards, our teenagers need the support, love, and stability that only parents can give. This wise and easy-to-use volume offers parents quick, clear, workable strategies not only for surviving but for enjoying the teenage years.