Parenting at the Speed of Teens Positive Tips

Offers positive, common-sense strategies for parenting teenagers, such as talking one-on-one, setting boundaries, offering guidance, and modelling positive behaviour.

Renie Howard is the author of When Parents Ask for Help.

FOREWORD

By Peter L. Benson, Ph.D., President, Search Institute

vii

INTRODUCTION

Are You Enjoying the Ride?

xi

HOME AND FAMILY

Getting Along: Parents and Teens

1

(4)

Getting Along: Siblings

5

(3)

TV

8

(4)

The Internet

12

(4)

Chores

16

(3)

Curfew

19

(3)

Junk Food

22

(3)

SCHOOL

School and Homework

25

(4)

Graduation and Beyond

29

(4)

Bullying/Being Bullied

33

(4)

Violence at School

37

(4)

FRIENDS AND PEERS

Friends

41

(4)

Other Caring, Responsible Adults

45

(4)

Dating

49

(4)

Sexuality

53

(4)

EMOTIONS

Stress Management

57

(4)

Self-Acceptance

61

(4)

Anger Management

65

(4)

Depression

69

(4)

WORK

Jobs Outside the Home

73

(3)

Money

76

(4)

IMAGE

Appearance

80

(4)

Body Image

84

(3)

FAMILY CIRCUMSTANCES

Separation/Divorce

87

(4)

Single Parenting

91

(4)

SPECIAL ISSUES

Race and Ethnicity

95

(4)

Substance Use and Abuse

99

(5)

Tragedy

104

(4)

40 Developmental Assets for Adolescents

108

(3)

Parent's Developmental Assets Daily Checklist

111

(1)

Helpful Resources for Parents and Teens

112

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