In his ninth book, Dr. McIntire presents five crucial skills to help parents help teens navigate the turbulent teenage years - everything from school, time and money
to temptations, social challenges and more!
SKILL 1: Know How to Talk with Your Teenager.
In those serious long talks, of course you love your kids - but do you like them? Good communication is the foundation of a healthy relationship with your teen.
In those serious long talks, of course you love your kids - but do you like them? Good communication is the foundation of a healthy relationship with your teen.
SKILL 2: Know the Family "Games"
Strategies and maneuvers in family negotiations can go unrecognized. Parents who are aware of these "games" can smooth the family airways.
SKILL 3: Steer Through the Minefield of Bad Habits
From bad movies, violent computer games and gutter language to sex, alcohol and drugs, learn to identify early signs of the bad habits and steer clear of future trouble.
SKILL 4: Teach School Strategies
School can be the most powerful influence on happiness in the teenage years, and parental help will last a lifetime. This section covers everything from successful study strategies to the final preparation for tests.
SKILL 5: Coach Teens about Time, Money, & Happiness
Habits and attitudes in using time, handling money and searching for happiness require important parenting guideposts. Learn how you and your teen can set the best priorities during high school and into college.
Dr. McIntire is the author of eight other parenting books, including Enjoy Successful Parenting and Raising Good Kids in Tough Times.
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Dr. Roger McIntire draws on his years of behavioral science study, work as a family counselor, as well as his experiences as a veteran father of four to help parents tackle any parenting challenge that comes their way.
He taught psychology at the University of Maryland for over 30 years, during which he acted as major professor for over 50 Ph.D. candidates, taught over 13,000 students, and earned an Excellence in Teaching Award. He has written over a hundred research articles, and his parenting books have been published worldwide in eight different languages. Raising Your Teenager is his ninth book. He and his wife run ParentSuccess.com, which holds a full archive of parenting tips, plus recommended books.
For more on Dr. McIntire, check out his blog, at RogerMcIntire.Wordpress.com, see his other books at ParentSuccess.com, or read about him at Wikipedia.
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