Overview
Parenting expert Dr. Thomas W. Phelan's definitive guide to managing life with teenagers Help your teens grow into the very best versions of themselves! From rule-breaking and risk-taking to defensive communication and disrespect, parenting a teenager can feel like modern warfare--but it doesn't have to be that way. In 1-2-3 Magic Teen, internationally renowned parenting expert Thomas W. Phelan explains how to better understand your teenager, which problems are not worth fighting over, and why your child's behavior likely matches the definition of a normal adolescent! With helpful, straightforward advice backed up by research and parent-tested strategies, 1-2-3 Magic Teen will help you establish a calmer, more respectful home and family life and show you how to guide your teenager into healthy, functional young adulthood. Learn the Language- Communicate with open and engaging language, and listen to your teenager the right way. Establish Expectations- Learn how to set limits while still encouraging independent decision-making and helping your child develop their emotional intelligence. Stay in Touch- Allow your teen to open up to you in more meaningful and inclusive ways through four simple connection building strategies.' Take Care of Yourself- Take time to maintain your own emotional well-being to avoid allowing your own anxieties and stresses to influence your children You'll also find tools and advice tailored for the challenges of a teen lifestyle, including- Forgetting to do chores Absence in family outings Drop in grades Missed curfews Parties and drinking Work responsibilities The author of the million-copy parenting bestseller 1-2-3 Magic applies his time-tested, trusted advice in this straightforward, encouraging guide that walks parents through the ups and downs of teen life, allowing them to help their kids gain confidence and push toward independence.
Full Product Details
Author: Thomas Phelan
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc
Imprint: Sourcebooks, Inc
Edition: 4th edition
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 1.40cm
, Length: 22.80cm
Weight: 0.241kg
ISBN: 9781492637899
ISBN 10: 1492637890
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 01 November 2016
Audience:
General/trade
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Young adult
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Professional and scholarly
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General
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Teenage / Young adult
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
A really refreshing book and certainly worth looking at if you too have kids who are approaching their teens. - <strong><em> Dominique's Desk</em> </strong>
Few authors are as successful as Phelan and for good reason. His guidance is consistently sound, on target, and presented in an upbeat, practical way. - <strong><em> Library Journal - STARRED</em> </strong>
Author Information
Dr. Thomas W. Phelan is an internationally renowned expert, author, and lecturer on child discipline and Attention Deficit Disorder. A registered Ph.D. clinical psychologist, he appears frequently on radio and TV. Dr. Phelan practices and works in the western suburbs of Chicago.
