Synopses & Reviews
Parents discover how to help their teenagers accept themselves, become independent, and grow into responsible adults with this guide to the journey every child takes through adolescence into adulthood. Interviews with more than 100 parents and teens help define the dos and don'ts of parenting a teenager-from validating a teen's feelings and compromising to stopping inflexible rules and talking with teens on their terms. Forty individual essays are organized around five topics: letting go, keeping in touch, exploring, acquiring skills, and connecting, providing parents with a better understanding of the puzzling teenage years.
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"The Sacred Flight of the Teenager places emphasis on the uniqueness of every teenager and how valuable that discovery can be. Within these short, humorous chapters is a goldmine of valuable information to provide the bridge between you and your teenager." (-Kimberly Senior, resident artist, Steppenwolf Theatre Company)
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"[This book] will be your very best friend as you let go, without ever leaving their hearts behind . . . or yours!" (-Nancy Swan Drew, author, First-Aid Kit for Mothers)
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"I would recommend this book to any parent who would like to 'get real' with their teens." (-Jennie Hernandez Hanks, author, A Little Secret for Dealing with Teens)
About the Author
Dr. Susan Smith Kuczmarski is the author of The Family Bond and the cofounder of the consulting firm of Kuczmarski & Associates. She lives in Chicago.