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9780972777940

Please Stop the Rollercoaster! : How Parents of Teenagers Can Smooth Out the Ride

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  • ISBN13:

    9780972777940

  • ISBN10:

    0972777946

  • Edition: 2nd
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2004-01-01
  • Publisher: Changeworks Pub & Consulting

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Summary

For busy parents of teenagers who find themselves unsure of their changing role, this book offers a wealth of practical, succinct information. Grounded in research, it guides parents to examine and discuss the most important issues they are likely to face. The hands-on approach helps parents understand their developing adolescent and smooth out family dynamics.

Author Biography

Sue Blaney is the parent of two teenagers and a communications professional

Table of Contents

Introduction: Why You Need a Parenting Program: What, why, how, and getting startedp. 1
Adolescent Development: Everything is changing, and his search is to discover himselfp. 15
Parenting: Our Changing Roles and Relationships: The "battleground" is control--and in the end, they win!p. 43
Improving Communication: Adult behavior required!p. 71
Friends, Culture, and Risk Behavior: The social scene--that irresistible pullp. 101
Personality Type and Brain Development: What makes her tick?p. 139
School, Parental Support, and Self-Esteem: Taking the mystery out of this complex worldp. 165
The Myth of Perfection: Our expectations color their worldp. 199
Reflections: Putting what we've learned into actionp. 225
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