Description
Book SynopsisParenting teenagers can be tricky at the best of times. But when the tough issues arise - behavioural problems, unacceptable risk-taking, bullying, alcohol abuse - things can get extremely difficult and parents can struggle with what to do. Drawing on psychologist Michael Hawton''s 30 years of experience,
Engaging Adolescents is a practical guide to help you steer your teenager through the challenging times with confidence.
The book covers the following areas:
- teenagers and what helps them develop personal control
- how to sort out behaviour so you don''t over react
- what we can learn from watching professionals who manage emergencies
- proven, practical methods for managing tempestuous teenagers.
Using case studies and based on universally-accepted mediation principles, this is a highly practical, skills-based book that gives you the tools to resolve conflict and build better family relationships.
Engaging Adolescents offers a clear, method-based approach to ease the distress of parents experiencing difficulties with their teenagers'' behaviour.
