Raising Competent Teenagers - . . . In an Age of Porn, Drugs and Tattoos

Traversing the teen years is tricky and challenging for most parents. Pornography, sex, cyber bullying, body piercing, drug experimentation tattoos are all part of adolescent life.How do you remain an effective, strong compassionate parent, able to talk to your children as they become adult?This hands-on manual contains tools on how to keep up communication with your teen. In Teenagers bestselling author DrLinda Friedland has distilled the wisdom of prominent parenting educators and her own knowledge as a medical doctor and also a mother of five children, the two youngest still being in their teenage years.Over 100 issues are discussed and are followed up with practical what to do ideas. Brain and body changes Parent teen conflict Implementing rules and family values Saying no Narcissism and entitlement Helicopter and Tiger parentingWritten by a practical, wise and down to earth author inDr Linda Friedland who isboth a medical practitioner and a parent of five children. How to guide read it from start to finish so you feel empowered and informed as a parent. Or use it as a problem-solver dipping into its wisdom when you find yourself scratching your head, wondering what to do next with your young person. Will appeal to parents, teachers, psychologists and community workers who have teenage or primary school aged children in their lives. Dr Linda is a bestselling author and sought after worldwide corporate speaker, and is represented by ICMI speakers Agency. Dr Linda is Perth based and travels regularly around Australia, Asia and Europe giving community and schools talks. Forward by Michael Grose, global parenting expert.