Teenagers Translated: How to Raise Happy Teens

By Janey Downshire and Naella Grew

Book Overview

An essential guide for parents of teenagers from the creators of a successful parenting course aimed at the teenage years

The teenage years are acknowledged to be the most testing stage of parenting--when well-mannered and obedient children can transform into rude and rebellious teens. However, parenting a teen doesn't have to be a battle, and counselors Janey Downshire and Naella Grew have developed a program to help parents get the best out of the teenage years. Their approach is positive and straightforward, providing simple strategies for nurturing better behavior and providing a happy, supportive home environment. The book tackles how to help teens feel supported and secure; strategies for improving communication; dealing with digital technology and media influences; ways to encourage self-confidence and independence; and coping with challenging behavior, attitudes, and pastimes. It also covers drinking, drugs, smoking, sex, porn, video games, bullying, peer pressure, loneliness, and eating disorders. This book provides a positive, enthusiastic, and inspiring approach to the teenage years, showing how parents can help their teens develop the skills they will need for a happy adult lives.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0091954738
• ISBN13: 9780091954734
• Release Date: April 2015
• Publisher: Vermilion
• Length: 234 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.4" x 8.4"