Horizon Information Portal

e-branch

Home

My Account/Renew Loans

Find Magazine Articles & more

The angst of adolescence : how to parent your teen (and live to laugh about it) / Sara Villanueva.

by Villanueva, Sara.

View full image

Bibliomotion, Inc., [2015]

Parent and teenager.

Adolescent psychology.

9781629560762 (pbk.)

1629560766 (pbk.)

xii, 176 pages ; 22 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 159-163) and index.

Oh, how the mighty may fall: understanding the massive changes occurring in your family -- What could they possibly be thinking?: adolescent cognition -- Storm and stress: understanding parent-adolescent conflict -- Independence Day: teens striking out on their own -- Tackling the tough topics: talking to your teen about puberty and SEX -- The secret society: understanding your teen's social world -- Love: teen dating, romantic relationships, and...the "S word" -- Problems in adolescence: being aware of potential pitfalls -- The sandwich generation: facing the fears and insecurities of being a parent of a teen -- On letting go: embracing the transition as your teen moves out.

"Being a good parent is one of the most difficult, yet most rewarding, jobs a person can have in his or her lifetime. Being the parent of a teen is an especially daunting phase of the journey. As parents begin to notice the significant changes that come with adolescence (physical changes brought about by puberty, the constant angst and moodiness, and of course the classic eye-rolling and the I-know-it-all attitude), they wonder just what happened to their happy, sweet, and affectionate young boy or girl. Parents witness their child morph and mutate into a full-blown pubescent display of emotions. A trustworthy resource for parents of teens who are searching for answers and guidance about how to maneuver their way through this tricky developmental period. Relevant research findings are used to give parents the facts as opposed to making assumptions based on ubiquitous but questionable sources. Provides parents of teenagers with prospective in the midst of angst so they can come away with the sense that: They are not alone in their experience of raising teens; many, many people have gone through it and we can all relate to and learn from one another. Most of what your teen is feeling and expressing is normal and falls within the expected range of behavior for adolescent development. We should take time to focus on the positive things in life and live with our child through the tough adolescent years so that we emerge on the other side with friendship and a deeper bond. As a psychologist and mother of four, the author shares both research-based and first-hand advice on how to navigate the teen years and live to laugh about it"--Provided by publisher.

Horizon Information Portal 3.24_8902M

© 2001-2013 SirsiDynix All rights reserved.

Horizon Information Portal