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Book SynopsisAre you concerned that your child’s grades aren’t reflecting their potential? Are you worried that they have fallen into self-destructive patterns that could influence the rest of their lives? Research has repeatedly shown that an alarming percentage of students achieve below their academic ability. But with patience, you can help your unmotivated teen tackle challenges and succeed! Dr. Mark J. Luciano provides insights from his own family therapy practice and the latest research to help your teen discover newfound courage and independence. By helping your teen build the qualities of confidence, independence, initiative, identity, and trust, you can instill the desire to take risks and achieve goals, laying the foundations of success for the rest of their lives.
Trade Review"The 5 Foundations of Successful Teens—How to Ignite Your Underperforming Teen’s Self-Reliance and Academic Success is a powerful tool that belongs on every parent’s bookshelf. Short, to-the point, yet jam-packed with interesting stories and advice, Luciano’s work is a joy to read and simple to implement. I learned a lot about how to communicate with my children and will keep this book handy for when they reach their teens."
—Seattle Book Review
It's very timely because I have some very intellectually gifted students that I'm attempting to support who definitely fall within the "challenge averse" category with straight F grades in all of their classes.
“If your teen resists life’s challenges, this book is written for you. Dr. Luciano provides a clear, comprehensive framework for identifying your teen’s issues, and a detailed roadmap to help your teen to grow with confidence, independence, initiative, identity, and trust. His directions for parents are insightful and practical. The
5 Foundations of Successful Teens is an essential guidebook for parenting a teen who is struggling to grow up.”
