The Everything Parenting A Teenager Book
By - Linda SonnaCall no: 649.125 SON
Note: includes index
The teen years can be the most difficult years of growing up-for both the parents and the child. The Everything® Parenting a Teenager Book is a survival guide for parents looking for a little advice and understanding. This authoritative book, written by child psychologist Dr. Linda Sonna, helps parents navigate the emotional teen years, when "no" means "yes" and "I'm fine" means "help me." In reader-friendly language, Dr. Sonna offers advice on everything from establishing curfews and handing over the car keys to coping with more serious issues, such as substance abuse and school violence. This timely Everything® book provides professional advice on building self-esteem, communicating effectively, learning to let go, setting limits and enforcing consequences, and understanding emotional and social development. AUTHOR: Linda Sonna, Ph.D., (Taos, NM) is a child psychologist, former foster mom, and author of several hugely successful Everything® parenting books. Dr. Sonna teaches psychology at the University of New Mexico.