If Your Teen Could Talk

By David B. Hooton and David B. Hooton, Ed. D.

What if your teen really opened up to you...talked to you in a way that makes sense and completely unveiled their emotional rollercoaster. To understand your teen and why they act in those crazy ways, read this entertaining and informative book. If Your Teen Could Talk delivers a powerful message that helps you, the parent, build your relationship with your teen.What causes emotional outbursts? Why are peer relationships so important? Do grades matter to teens; why or why not? Do they really NOT know they're having sex? Why do teens do such brainless things? You'll find all of these questions, and more, asked and answered."Read this book. For all those parents who regularly ask themselves, "What in the world is going on in my kid's head?" Dr. Hooton provides an answer. Better yet, he reveals why teens think and act the way they do, explaining how the unique physiology of the adolescent brain drives thought and behavior. First, you'll learn that your teenager is not just trying to make you crazy. Then you'll learn to respond to him or her in ways that bring out the best in both of you." -Allison Gorman, Editor, Chattanooga Parent magazine"If Your Teen Could Talk is a "must-have" guide for parents of teens. It removes the anger, guilt, and hopelessness associated with parenting teens; provides useful information about teen brain chemistry; and demystifies the teen's inner life."- Rev. Sheila P. Johnson, MPS, NAAP, AAPC"Fantastic job! Really really well done!"-Jay Giedd, MD, Chief of Brain Imaging, Child Psychiatry Branch, National Institutes of Mental Health and distinguished author and expert in adolescent neuroscience and behaviors

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1449985424
• ISBN13: 9781449985424
• Release Date: March 2010
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 0.2" x 8.3"