Download or read book Surviving Your Child's Adolescence written by Carl Pickhardt and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-01-14 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expert suggestions for guiding your child through the roughteenage years Does it sometimes seem like your teenager is trying to push youover the edge? Learn what your child is going through and what youcan do to help your teen navigate this difficult period in thispractical guide from psychologist and parenting expert CarlPickhardt. In an easy-to-read style, Dr. Pickhardt describes a4-stage model of adolescent growth to help parents anticipatecommon developmental changes in their daughter or son from lateelementary school through the college age years. Provides unique advice for dealing with arguing, chores, themessy room, homework, and many other issues Offers best practices for teaching effective communication,constructive conflict, and responsible decision-making Includes ideas for protecting kids against the dangers of theInternet, bullying, dating, sexual involvement, and substanceuse An essential road map for parents looking to guide theirchildren on the path to adulthood.