{"product_id":"whatever-9780349409528","title":"Whatever","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo you find bringing up teenagers more of a pain than a pleasure?\u003cbr\u003eRaising teenagers can test parental love to breaking point, particularly if you have previously enjoyed a close and loving relationship. The child whose every joy and sadness you shared has suddenly become taller than you, louder than you, with an inside knowledge of all your failings - and a sudden urge to point them out. What''s more, this newly arrived creature may spend half their life glued to a gadget, talk and dress in a way you find alien and respond to all queries with a grunt or a dismissal - whilst expecting ever-greater financial hand-outs.\u003cbr\u003eHelp is however at hand. This completely revised and updated edition of a parenting classic is full of advice to help teenagers, their parents and the rest of the family. It offers a wealth of sound advice plus tried and tested strategies for every aspect of life with a teen - from alcohol to cyberbullying, sexting to household chores - which you can put into prac\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis could just be the book that restores your sanity. - The Daily Mail\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAll power to these two authors. There's a real understanding of young people and practical advice, such as what you can and cannot control in your teenager's life. This book offers the comfort of self-recognition, and assurance that others must be having the same experiences. A good book for parents and, perhaps, for form tutors, especially those with no children of their own. - Times Educational Supplement\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMasses of practical ideas about how to help teenagers feel good about themselves, how to keep family communications open and how to deal with problems, from parties to swearing. - Independent\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGill Hines and Alison Baverstock have a light touch, even when they're dealing with serious issues. Their suggestions are easy to read, and simple to put into practice. - Jacqueline Wilson, OBE","brand":"Piatkus Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55534369964375,"sku":"9780349409528","price":20.97,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780349409528.jpg?v=1792586349","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/whatever-9780349409528","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}