Parenting at the Speed of Teens

Resource Type

Book - Parent

Description

Parenting at the Speed of Teens: Positive Tips on Everyday Issues Parenting at the Speed of Teens is a practical, easy-to-use guide that offers positive, commonsense strategies for dealing with both the everyday issues of parenting teenagers?junk food, the Internet, stress, jobs, friends, and other serious issues teens may encounter?depression, divorce, racism, substance abuse. It illustrates how the daily "little things" such as talking one-on-one, setting boundaries, offering guidance, and modeling positive behavior make a big difference in helping a teenager be successful during these challenging, exciting years of adolescence. The book is written around common parent issues, questions, and frustrations. Parents will relate to the real-life dilemmas addressed in chapters on Home and Family, School, Friends and Peers, Work, Image, and Special Issues. Parents will find comfort and reassurance in the assets-based parenting perspective and advice.

Ages

All Ages

Age Groups

Adulthood (22+)

Languages

English

ISBN

1574828452

Availability

• Search Institute - Search Institute is an independent nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide leadership, knowledge, and resources to promote healthy children, youth, and communities. To accomplish this mission, the institute generates and communicates new knowledge, and brings together community, state, and national leaders.
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