Proactive Parenting How to bring up teenagers with values

Cyberbullying, sexting, alcohol, drugs, unwanted pregnancies, bullying, academic disinterest, and eating disorders are just some of the worries parents face today. However, these situations or behaviors can be avoided if children are educated in values from an early age. Dr. Deanna Mason explains how, through proactive parenting techniques, parents can prevent future behavioral problems in their children while guiding their progression towards adulthood. This is a practical guide with tools and tips to help parents successfully instill values while supporting and advising teens. The book presents real situations that teenagers confront to help parents understand what is going on inside their children and why they behave in certain ways.

Dr. Deanna Mason holds a Ph.D. in nursing and a Master's Degree as a Nurse Practitioner. She also holds a license as a school nurse and a certification as a public health nurse. For more than 20 year Deanna has worked with adolescents of all ages and characteristics and currently advises families and institutions that are interested in enacting Proactive Parenting methods.