- 224 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
Parenting teenagers is one of the biggest challenges parents face. New realities make becoming independent more difficult. Teens are traveling a different road and are moving at a different pace than those of previous generations. Today's cultural environment is more complicated and confusing than ever.But fear not! Family expert Jim Burns provides a handy guide for parenting teens. For teens to become responsible adults, parents need to help them grow through developmental changes to attain a healthy self-identity, establish good relationships, make wise decisions, and grow in their relationship with God. Burns shows how parents can shape behavior and character, navigate social media challenges, and communicate and resolve conflict healthily. He also tackles the realities of our day, including cyberbullying, dating violence, self-injury, depression, and much more.Whether you're facing serious troubles or looking for simple tips for a better family life, this book offers help and hope.
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Table of contents
- Contents
- Preface
- Parenting Teens to Become Responsible Adults
- Understanding Your Teenager
- Learning the Developmental Stages of Adolescence
- Shaping Behavior Without Crushing Character
- Energizing Your Teen’s Spiritual Life
- Creating a Media-Safe Home
- Teaching Healthy Sexuality
- Ending the Homework Hassle While Preparing for College
- Keeping the Communication Lines Open
- Becoming Students of the Changing Culture
- Finding Intimacy in Your Marriage as You Raise Your Teen
- Dealing with a Troubled Teen
- Common Teen Issues and What Parents Can Do
- Bullying and Cyberbullying
- Dating Violence
- Depression
- Dinnertime
- Driving
- Drug and Alcohol Use and Abuse
- Eating Disorders
- Overweight and Obesity
- Self-Injury
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep
- Suicide
- Tragedy
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- Notes
- Praise for Understanding Your Teen
- About the Author
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