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How can families keep their connections strong when adolescence transforms even the happiest kids into defiant, independent teenagers? In the sage, practical Staying Connected to Your Teenager, family psychologist Michael Riera reveals that in every teen there are two very different people; many parents and guardians see only the rebellious child but miss seeing the more nuanced, increasingly adult thinker. It offers helpful strategies for promoting authentic, respectful conversations (whether in person, by text, or online); moving from a "managing" to a "consulting" role in a teen's life; understanding and working with normal adolescent development; and guiding kids on everything from social media to college applications. Riera shows how to bring out the best in a teen--and, consequently, in an entire family.
About the author
Michael Riera, Ph.D., is one of the country's foremost authorities on understanding children and teenagers. Mike has written or cowritten five books related to teenagers and their parents. Currently, he is the head of the Brentwood School, an independent K-12 day school in Los Angeles.
Website: MikeRiera.com
Summary
The trusted resource to help frustrated parents reconnect with their teenagers-now revised and updated for today's hectic world, changing family demographics, and ever-evolving technologies
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The trusted resource to help frustrated parents reconnect with their teenagers-now revised and updated for today's hectic world, changing family demographics, and ever-evolving technologies
