Teen Tips: A Practical Survival Guide for Parents with Kids 11 to 19 - Tom Mcmahon

Descriere Teen Tips: A Practical Survival Guide for Parents with Kids 11 to 19 - Tom Mcmahon

The updated and revised edition of Tom McMahon's informative collection of tips about raising teens, an age-group that shares with toddlers the distinction of being most difficult for parents. \nThere may not be a cure for adolescence, but there are ways for parents of teens to survive these challenging years! Parenting expert Tom McMahon has gone straight to the source--veteran moms and dads--to try and solve the mysteries of raising a happy, healthy teenager. Gathered here are hundreds of practical, creative, and proven tips that cover all aspects of parenting a teen: \n \n-Rules and Discipline--Keep order while encouraging your child's independence, and pick your battles for what matters the most \n \n-Talking and Listening--Get to know when to sympathize, when to back off, and how to deal with your teen's inevitable moodiness \n \n-School and Learning--Free yourself from being the homework cop, while nurturing both curiosity and enthusiasm \n \n-Friendships and Relationships--Use role-playing to handle peer pressure, and help nurture healthy relationships \n \n-Drugs and Alcohol--Pinpoint telltale signs of problems before they become serious, and stay involved by providing alternatives to parties with alcohol \n \n-Responsibilities and Money--Strike a balance between chores and allowance, and make part-time jobs an introduction to money management \n \n-Self-Esteem and Values--Enhance your teen's exposure to role models who will strengthen character and boost self-confidence. \n \nWhatever the situation, Teen Tips is full of down-to-earth, inventive advice. It's an indispensable guide to navigating the teen years--and making the journey as rewarding for the parent as it is for the aspiring young adult.\n

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9780743474368

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