Fully updated September 2018Your family therapist in a bookParenting a child from around aged 10 can be a testing time for today's parents. In addition to the onset of trademark teenage behaviours, many families are seeing a marked increase in worrying dysfunctional issues like high levels of anxiety, depression, aggression or apathy, screen addiction (social media, gaming and pornography), eating issues, binge drinking, drugs and self harm. These problems have their roots in dysregulated anxiety, but once they have become established habits, they risk being categorized as a mental health disorder and are difficult to reverse without professional help. Often there is little obvious warning beforehand as teens start to explore their image, identity, socializing and relationships with peers, pushing boundaries and establishing independent attitudes. This positive, practical and straightforward Parent's Survival Guide will help all parents to:- Feel more informed and aware about growing up today- Know how to respond and react effectively to a wide range of issues- Maintain a positive influence whilst they grow up- Keep lines of communication open- Provide a balanced parent/teenage relationship- Establish a secure, safe, home and family life- Boost a child's self-esteem and self-confidence- Build their child's resilience skills- Have a positive impact on their child's mental health and wellbeing

Vorwort
An essential guide for parents of teenagers from the creators of successful parenting course Teenagers Translated

Autorentext

Janey Downshire and Naella Grew

Klappentext

Janey and Naella are both qualified counsellors who specialise in teenage development and emotional literacy. Together they run Teenagers Translated a business focused on aiding and guiding both parents and adolescents through the teenage years. They run courses, workshops and talks over the UK to help people cope with teenage-related issues.
www.teenagerstranslated.co.uk

Zusammenfassung
The teenage years are acknowledged to be the most testing stage of parenting - when well-mannered and obedient children can transform into rude and rebellious teens. This book tackles: how to help teens feel supported and secure; strategies for improving communication; and dealing with digital technology and media influences.