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Staying Connected To Your Teenager

by Michael, Ph.d. Riera

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ISBN13: 9780738208459
ISBN10: 0738208450
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At last, a book of sage advice that will help frustrated parents reconnect with their teenager and keep that connection even in today's often-crazy world.The first step is simple: realizing that inside every teen resides two very different people-the regressed child and the emergent adult. The emergent adult is seen at school, on the playing field, in his first job, and in front of his friends' families. Unfortunately, his parents usually see only the regressed child-moody and defiant-and, if they're not on the lookout, they'll miss seeing the more agreeable, increasingly adult thinker in their midst.With ingenious strategies for coaxing the more attractive of the two teen personalities into the home, family psychologist Mike Riera gives new hope to beleaguered and harried parents. From moving from a "managing" to a "consulting" role in a teen's life, from working with a teen's uniquely exasperating sleep rhythms to having real conversations when only monosyllables have been previously possible, Staying Connected to Your Teenager demonstrates ways to bring out the best in a teen-and, consequently, in an entire family.

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"Riera does an excellent job...Really helpful at times when [you] feel somewhat at a loss." Metapsychology March 2004

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"The always-on-target Michael Riera, Ph.D, offers sound, compassionate guidance on relating to adolescents." Mothering

Synopsis:

From the co-author of Field Guide to the American Teenager and parenting expert for "The CBS Early Show," invaluable advice on parenting teens

Synopsis:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 261-262) and index.

Synopsis:

From the CBS Early Show's parenting expert, advice for parents looking to make meaningful connections with their teens.

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From the co-author of Field Guide to the American Teenager and parenting expert for The CBS Early Show, invaluable advice on parenting teens.

At last, a book of sage advice that will help frustrated parents reconnect with their teenager and keep that connection even in today's often-crazy world.

The first step is simple: realizing that inside every teen resides two very different people-the regressed child and the emergent adult. The emergent adult is seen at school, on the playing field, in his first job, and in front of his friends' families. Unfortunately, his parents usually see only the regressed child-moody and defiant-and, if they're not on the lookout, they'll miss seeing the more agreeable, increasingly adult thinker in their midst. With ingenious strategies for coaxing the more attractive of the two teen personalities into the home, family psychologist Mike Riera gives new hope to beleaguered and harried parents. From moving from a "managing" to a "consulting" role in a teen's life, from working with a teen's uniquely exasperating sleep rhythms to having real conversations when only monosyllables have been previously possible, Staying Connected to Your Teenager demonstrates ways to bring out the best in a teen-and, consequently, in an entire family.

About the Author

Michael Riera, Ph.D., has worked in education since 1980. The author or co-author of four other popular parenting books including Field Guide to the American Teenager and Uncommon Sense for Parents of Teenagers, he is the family and adolescent correspondent on "The CBS Early Show." He has also appeared on "Oprah," "Today," "The View," and "48 Hours." He lives in Berkeley, California.

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ISBN:
9780738208459
Subtitle:
How to Keep Them Talking to You and How to Hear What They're Really Saying
Author:
Riera, Michael, Ph.d.
Author:
Riera, Michael
Publisher:
Da Capo Press
Location:
Cambridge, MA
Subject:
Family Relationships
Subject:
Adolescent Psychology
Subject:
Teenagers
Subject:
Parent and teenager
Subject:
Parenting - General
Subject:
Life Stages - Teenagers
Subject:
Child Development
Subject:
Teenagers -- United States.
Subject:
Parent and teenager -- United States.
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Series Volume:
745
Publication Date:
April 2003
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
288
Dimensions:
8.25x5.45x.75 in. .65 lbs.

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