{"product_id":"teenagers-101-what-a-top-teacher-wishes-you-knew-about-helping-your-kid-succeed-9780814434659","title":"Teenagers 101 What a Top Teacher Wishes You Knew","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a parent, you want to see your teen succeed in school and in life - and you do your best to help. But how do you know what will make a difference? Maybe itâs time to listen to a teacher.\u003cp\u003eDay in and day out, teachers watch kids interact with peers, make decisions, deal with difficulty, accept or deflect responsibilityâTeachers are our eyes and ears - and thereâs a lot they wish we knew.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eTeenagers 101\u003c\/i\u003e, veteran high school teacher Rebecca Deurlein examines how we can support our teens as they cope with the challenges of the modern world. In an age of instant gratification, how do they learn to work hard? How do they become self-reliant when Mom and Dad are quick to step in? How do they make the transition from kids to adults? Speaking as an educator and a parent herself, Deurlein offers practical strategies for getting teens to:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe self-motivated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake responsibility for learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePuzzle through problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecome their own advocate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresent themselves wel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e CONTENTS \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ix \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e INTRODUCTION 1 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e CHAPTER 1 How to Motivate Your Kids 7 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e CHAPTER 2 How to Encourage Perseverance in the Age of Instant Gratification 33 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e CHAPTER 3 Too Old to Run to Mom or Dad: When to Get Involved and When to Step Back 49 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e CHAPTER 4 Getting Teens to Accept Responsibility for Their Work, Their Decisions, and Their Mistakes 65 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e CHAPTER 5 How to Get the Most from Parent-Teacher Conferences and Open Houses 85 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e CHAPTER 6 Homework and Extracurriculars: Should You Still Be Involved in High School? 107 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e CHAPTER 7 The Real Value of Advanced Placement (AP) Courses—and Who Should Take Them 129 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e CHAPTER 8 College Isn’t for Everyone: Is It Best for \u003ci\u003eYour\u003c\/i\u003e Child? 147 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e CHAPTER 9 The Dangers of Coddling: Helping Your Kids Develop Healthy Self-Esteem 165 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e CHAPTER 10 Making Sure Teens Know That the Way They Look and Sound Matters 179 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e CHAPTER 11 Getting Kids Organized: A Strong Foundation for a Lifetime of Success 195 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e CHAPTER 12 How to Prepare Your Teens for Adulthood 211 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e CONCLUSION: All We Can Do Is Our Best 231 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e NOTES 235 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e INDEX 238 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e ABOUT THE AUTHOR 246 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins Focus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49527944479063,"sku":"9780814434659","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780814434659.jpg?v=1731869824","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/teenagers-101-what-a-top-teacher-wishes-you-knew-about-helping-your-kid-succeed-9780814434659","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}