Description

The teen years are incredibly difficult socially, with teasing, bullying, social exclusion, and marginalization all too common in school, friendships, sports, and other activities. They can reclaim a sense of their own power and develop abilities like resilience, social and emotional intelligence, and compassion for life when children ages 9 and up can be guided by a parent to respond appropriately, manage their emotions in social situations, and recognize their own self-worth.

• You'll learn how to apply these ideas to your parenting approach and communication techniques to improve your relationship. And that connection will put you in a good position to help your child overcome obstacles and construct a fulfilling and prosperous life.

• You'll discover in-depth coping mechanisms in this book that can be used to ease the stress that comes with peer pressure, academic pressure, media messaging, and tense family relationships for teenagers. These strategies will provide kids the tools they need to succeed and reduce the likelihood that they will rely on ill-advised band-aid repairs