Keys to Parenting Your Teenager: Second Edition

Bringing up children today is different-and in many ways more difficult-than it was in past generations. Keys to Parenting Your Teenagers: Second Edition speaks to today's parents, with answers to today's problems. Using easy-to-read language that avoids unnecessary jargon, this guide points out ways parents can interact with their teenagers on a daily basis. Essential chapters include: ï¿1/2 Typical Teenage Behaviors and Attitudesï¿1/2 The Adolescent's Perception of the Environmentï¿1/2 What Have I Done to Cause this Behavior?ï¿1/2 How to Become a Positive Parentï¿1/2 Learning to Listen and to Understand ï¿1/2 Techniques to Avoid the Buildup of Angerï¿1/2 Techniques to Develop Trust and Responsible Behaviorsï¿1/2 The Telephone-Problem or Incentive?ï¿1/2 Drug and Alcohol Abuse Among Adolescentsï¿1/2 Do You Need Professional Help?Psychologist Don Fontenelle received his PhD in clinical psychology from Oklahoma State University and has practiced for more than a quarter century, spending most of his career working with children, parents, and teachers. He has authored thirteen books on the subject and his workshops on child/adolescent behavior have been widely praised. He is also the author of How to Live with Your Children, The Parent's Guide to Solving School Problems, and How to Be a Good Parent: By Dealing Effectively with the Most Common Behavior Problems of Children.