London Ford
One minute, they come to you for everything... the next, they seem to have closed off completely. Here’s your guide to keeping those all-important conversations flowing throughout the teen years.Is every question you ask suddenly greeted with a grunt or a complete evasion of the question?Are you banished from your child’s room, left wondering what secrets are hidden in there with the dirty plates and the laundry you’ve been begging for all week?Sounds like you have a teenager on your hands!Adolescence is one of the most difficult periods of life, yet at the time we want to help them the most, it seems our kids want to shut us out at every opportunity.As your child approaches puberty, you’re aware of the growing need to have ’the talk’... but how do you do so in a way that won’t embarrass them and cause them to close down?On top of that, you’re aware that they need to learn about responsibilities, but it seems like even the simplest of requests are falling on deaf ears. They’ll be heading off to college soon... Are they going to be ready?Your teen needs boundaries that allow them to grow in a safe and nurturing environment while increasing their independence.They need accurate information about puberty, sex, and sexuality.And finally, all of those topics are collected together in a single one-stop guide to parenting a teenager.In this comprehensive resource, you’ll discover:The reason for your teen’s sudden need for space and privacy (don’t worry - it’s completely normal)How to help an untalkative teen navigate their emotions when they’re unable to tell you what they areWhy it’s important to increase your child’s responsibilities at this stage - and how to get them onboardThe best time to have the puberty discussion with your teen - and how to do it effectivelyThe key changes you can expect to see in your child during pubertyWhy it’s important to talk about sex (no matter how much you dread the idea)How to have an open and positive conversation about sexuality - and why this is important3 important issues you might not want to talk about but really should be raised at this crucial stage of developmentThe secret to helping a fussy teen develop healthy eating habitsWhy your child struggles to get out of bed (and how you can help them get more sleep the right way)How to give them healthy boundaries - plus effective strategies you can employ if they break themHow to navigate potential problems your child may encounter (everything from body image to substance abuse covered)Everything you ever wanted to know about teen relationships (including how to help them nurse their first broken heart)A comprehensive guide to preparing your child (and yourself) for the college yearsAnd much more.Whether you’re unsure of what conversations you need to have with your teen or don’t know how to get them flowing, this guide is your helping hand.Everything you need to know about parenting a teenager is covered: You have everything you need to get them out the other side of these turbulent years as a confident and well-rounded person.Take the pain out of parenting during puberty.
