The angst of adolescence : how to parent your teen (and live to laugh about it)
by Villanueva, Sara (Author)
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"Being a good parent is one of the most difficult, yet most rewarding, jobs a person can have in his or her lifetime. Being the parent of a teen is an especially daunting phase of the journey. As parents begin to notice the significant changes that come with adolescence (physical changes brought abo... Full description
Table of Contents:
- Oh, how the mighty may fall: understanding the massive changes occurring in your family
- What could they possibly be thinking?: adolescent cognition
- Storm and stress: understanding parent-adolescent conflict
- Independence Day: teens striking out on their own
- Tackling the tough topics: talking to your teen about puberty and SEX
- The secret society: understanding your teen's social world
- Love: teen dating, romantic relationships, and...the "S word"
- Problems in adolescence: being aware of potential pitfalls
- The sandwich generation: facing the fears and insecurities of being a parent of a teen
- On letting go: embracing the transition as your teen moves out.