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I'd Listen to My Parents If They'd Just Shut Up

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A practicing clinical psychologist for children and adolescents, Anthony Wolf, author of the phenomenal bestseller Get Out Of My Life, But First Can You Drive Me and Cheryl to the Mall? ("I love this book!" —Parenting Magazine) returns with another wise, funny, and eminently practical guide to raising and understanding teenagers. I'd Listen to My Parents If They'd Just Shut Up offers frustrated moms and dads humorous, dialog-based advice and techniques for what to say and not to say when parenting teens today.


Why do today's teens talk back more than ever, and what are the exact words you can use to reconnect and regain your sanity?


  • The "Baby Self" vs. The "Mature Self": Understand the two competing selves inside your teen and why the frustrating "baby self"—the one that talks back and seems lazy—only comes out at home with you.
  • Effective Scripts for Back Talk: Learn what to say (and not to say) with word-for-word dialogues for handling disrespect, defiance, and endless arguments without losing your cool.
  • The Power of Disengagement: Discover why learning to say "no" and then walk away is the most valuable and effective tool for parenting today's teenagers.
  • A Guide to Adolescent Psychology: From their temporary "allergy" to parents to decoding phrases like "I hate you," get a practicing psychologist's insight into why your teen acts the way they do.
  • Navigating Modern Challenges: Get practical advice for setting limits on teens and electronics, motivating them in school, and talking to them about sex, drugs, and alcohol.
  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read
    • EPUB ebook

    Languages

    • English