Adolescence: A Guide for Parents

Adolescence: A Guide for Parents

by Michael Carr-Gregg (Author), Erin Shale (Author)

Synopsis

Adolescence has changed. Young people now enter puberty earlier - in many cases at ten or eleven - and leave home later. What's more, modern society expects children to grow up emotionally all too quickly. Most adolescents rebel against their parents to some extent and although parenting adolescents is challenging and exciting, dealing with the issues arising just before and during the teen years can be the hardest. How often have you heard comments such as 'Nothing I do is right!' and 'I'm going crazy!'? Take heart, clear and concise advice is at hand. In Adolescence, experts Michael Carr-Gregg and Erin Shale fully outline the skills, knowledge and strategies parents need to guide their children to adulthood. Sensible, practical, sympathetic techniques are outlined for:--communicating well with your adolescent--setting appropriate, negotiated boundaries--handling problems such as depression, relationships, emerging sexuality, drugs and eating disorders--providing young people with an environment in which they feel safe, valued and listened toAdolescence will provide the 'book of instructions' parents have long thought should come with each child.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 240
Publisher: Vermilion
Published: 21 Aug 2003

ISBN 10: 0091891620
ISBN 13: 9780091891626
Book Overview: The ultimate guide to helping your child deal with adolescence and become confident, resilient adults

Media Reviews
an excellent book - warm hearted towards teenagers, helpful to parents, and clear and detailed about all thebig issues * Steve Biddulph *
sensible and warm advice for parents of teens * Woman Magazine *
Dealing with issues arising just before and during the teen years is tough, and parents might wish their kids came with instructions! Adolescence is the next best thing. It outlines the skills, knowledge and strategies that can help you guide adolscents to adulthood. * Best *
Author Bio
Michael Carr-Greg is an adolescent psychologist, a well-respected speaker and one of Australia's leading authorities on teenage behaviour. In 1985 he founded CanTeen, the acclaimed cancer patients' support group for teenagers in New Zealand and Australia. Erin Shale has been a high school careers counsellor for ten years, and is a regular speaker at conferences for teachers, social workers and health professionals.