{"product_id":"a-survival-guide-to-parenting-teens-talking-to-your-kids-about-sexting-drinking-drugs-and-other-things-that-freak-you-out-paperback","title":"A Survival Guide to Parenting Teens: Talking to Your Kids about Sexting, Drinking, Drugs, and Other Things That Freak You Out - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJoani Geltman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe teenage years will bring problems that will make any parent long for the days of their childhood. However, you're not alone! This invaluable resource tackles all of the issues that you can possibly encounter with your teen.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOh to be able to return to the days of messy bedrooms and preteen attitudes! Now as parents of teenagers, the days have the potential of bringing us not-so-fun issues like sexting, cyber-bullying, and eating disorders. Let's not forget the old standbys of drugs, alcohol, and depression. As much as you pray that your child will be the shining exception, as their parent you must still be prepared!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWill you know what to do when a naked picture of your daughter gets forwarded by her \"boyfriend\" to the entire school? How will you respond when your child is bullied online--or is the bully himself?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Survival Guide to Parenting Teens\u003c\/em\u003e has thought through all the issues you haven't, covering a broad range of issues including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esex, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edrinking, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edrugs, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edepression, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edefiance, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elaziness, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econformity, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eentitlement, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eParenting expert Joani Geltman approaches 80 uncomfortable topics with honesty and a dash of humor. She reveals what your teens are thinking and feeling--and what developmental factors are involved. \u003cem\u003eA Survival Guide to Parenting Teens\u003c\/em\u003e explains how to approach each problem in a way that lets your kid know you \"get it\" and leads to truly productive conversations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe quitter. The narcissist. The clone. The smartphone addict, eyes fixed on the tiny screen, doing . . . what? There's a strange new creature living under your roof. Your job now is to figure out what makes your teen tick, and to steer them to a productive path--away from the lures and dangers of drinking, drugging, sexting, bullying, and other bad decisions. \"A Survival Guide to Parenting Teens\" makes it easier than ever before. Cutting through the teen drama and parental confusion, the book delivers fast answers and targeted solutions to 80 behaviors that drive parents nuts. Just locate the problem you're dealing with, and you'll find a brief but insightful analysis of what your teen is really thinking and feeling, along with smart, effective advice on what exactly you should say and do. By acting quickly, calmly, and knowledgeably, you can halt your teen's spiral, open up the lines of communication, and get your child back into a positive, responsible, and respectful place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe quitter. The narcissist. The clone. The smartphone addict, eyes fixed on the tiny screen, doing . . . what? \u003c\/p\u003e There's a strange new creature living under your roof. Your job now is to figure out what makes your teen tick, and to steer them to a productive path--away from the lures and dangers of drinking, drugging, sexting, bullying, and other bad decisions.  \u003ci\u003eA Survival Guide to Parenting Teens\u003c\/i\u003e makes it easier than ever before. Cutting through the teen drama and parental confusion, the book delivers fast answers and targeted solutions to 80 behaviors that drive parents nuts. Just locate the problem you're dealing with, and you'll find a brief but insightful analysis of what your teen is really thinking and feeling, along with smart, effective advice on what exactly you should say and do. By acting quickly, calmly, and knowledgeably, you can halt your teen's spiral, open up the lines of communication, and get your child back into a positive, responsible, and respectful place.   \u003cb\u003eAdvance Praise for \u003ci\u003eA Survival Guide to Parenting Teens\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e   \"\u003ci\u003eA Survival Guide to Parenting Teens\u003c\/i\u003e is brimming with practical, useful advice; overflowing with humor and warmth; packed with wit and wisdom. An easy read-through, but also a hugely valuable reference for those moments when you need help NOW.\"   -- \u003cb\u003eEdward Hallowell, MD\u003c\/b\u003e, founder of The Hallowell Centers   \"When it comes to our kids, how often do we all wish a parenting expert was right there telling us how to deal with each situation that stumps us? The best thing about this book is we can look up the problem we're facing and get a quick-fix answer. Because honestly, as parents, who has time to read a whole book on this stuff?\"   -- \u003cb\u003eSara Gilbert\u003c\/b\u003e, mom, actress, co-host of The Talk, and author of \u003ci\u003eThe Imperfect Environmentalist\u003c\/i\u003e   \u003cb\u003eJoani Geltman, MSW\u003c\/b\u003e, has a master's degree in social work and is an expert in child development and parenting. She presents her popular course, Adolescent Psychology, to schools and community groups; hosts Ask the Expert gatherings for parents; and provides home-based parent coaching services.   For more information on Joani and her work, visit her site at: www.joanigeltman.com. \u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJOANI GELTMAN has a Masters degree in Social Work, and is an expert in child development and parenting. She presents her popular course, Adolescent Psychology, to schools and community groups, hosts Ask the Expert gatherings for parents, and provides home-based parent coaching services. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 07, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757815234848,"sku":"9780814433669","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/4810d48d916b0ed00ab6f03791d61d35.webp?v=1780112407","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-survival-guide-to-parenting-teens-talking-to-your-kids-about-sexting-drinking-drugs-and-other-things-that-freak-you-out-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}