Parenting Through Puberty

Mood Swings, Acne, and Growing Pains

Suanne Kowal-Connelly, MD, FAAP

• Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics
• eBook ISBN:
  9781610022132
• Year: 2018

Puberty is tough—on kids and maybe even more so on parents! Parenting Through Puberty explains the physical and emotional changes families can expect to see in their child. Dr. Kowal-Connelly covers the nitty-gritty of children's changing bodies, and, critically, she addresses the emotional toll puberty can take, covering issues of moodiness, body image, and self-esteem. Dr. Kowal-Connelly's reassuring advice also includes ways to encourage adolescents to embrace a healthy, active lifestyle in these crucial years, with tips on exercise and nutrition.

Table of contents

• Acknowledgments
• Introduction
• PART 1: The Physical Changes
• PART 2: The Emotional Changes
• PART 3: A Time to Value Health and Wellness
• Index