Raise a Happy Teenager (Teach Yourself)

From how everyday chats can lead into important talks, to managing such points of conflict as appearance, internet use, and parties Written by a counselor and teacher who has worked one one-on-one with hundreds of teenagers, this guide offers advice and encouragement to help parents manage their child's adolescence and turn these years of conflict into happy, hopeful times. It explains to parents how to improve communication with teenagers, offering the insight needed to tackle all the areas of conflict calmly and confidently and help their child become a strong, independent adult. It also offers plenty of real-life stories and sources of further help for anxious or concerned parents.