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Excerpt: "One of the most
difficult transitions a family
undergoes is the onset of their
child's transition into the
teenage years. Adolescence is
a time of "normal craziness."
Moods change in an instant,
and teens have little ability to
control them or stifle
impulses. In families with a
defiant child, the onset of
adolescence brings an
increased level of intensity
that stretches family resources
and patience even further.
New challenges must be dealt
with."
difficult transitions a family
undergoes is the onset of their
child's transition into the
teenage years. Adolescence is
a time of "normal craziness."
Moods change in an instant,
and teens have little ability to
control them or stifle
impulses. In families with a
defiant child, the onset of
adolescence brings an
increased level of intensity
that stretches family resources
and patience even further.
New challenges must be dealt
with."
What reviewers have said about Difficult Teens...
"This is a must-have book for any parent dealing with a difficult adolescent.
Meadows and Blacher are able to take a difficult time in parents’ lives and make
it simpler. They go through in very simple terms why teenagers act defiant, what
it means, the impact that the teenager has on school, family, etc., and provide
definitions of mental health, legal and medical terminology. The book also
provides a national resource section complete with website information. One
doesn’t need a Ph.D. to understand this book. It could also be used for social
workers and other mental health professionals. The chapters are arranged in a
realistic order instead of being garbled as in some parenting books…"
- Myshelf.com
"Difficult Teens: A Parent’s Guide for Coping is a solidly written and “parent friendly”
guide to dealing with troubled teenagers who are rebellious, failing in school, or at
risk for antisocial behavior. Extensively researched, offering perceptive and
practical insights into why teens misbehave and positive parental responses.
Difficult Teens is written in direct, no-nonsense terms which are accessible to any
concerned parent. Difficult Teens is a superbly presented and highly
recommended resource for any parent faced with having to deal with a
problematic adolescent."
- The Midwest Book Review
"Difficult Teens is an excellent resource – well organized, practical information
to provide support for parents of difficult teens. It offers understanding of what
the teen is experiencing, giving helpful examples and suggestions for supporting
teens in the family, school and legal settings. It encourages parents to stop
blaming themselves and suggests ways for them to lower their own stress levels.
Appendices of psychological disorders, legal terms, resource organizations, and
commonly abused drugs make critical information easily accessible. I recommend
this useful guide for parents and counselors."
- Susan Hurwich, Ph.D., Marriage, Family Therapist
"...an invaluable resource for parents and counselors. The expertise it provides is
right on target. It deals with real life and real problems in the new millennium. I
find myself referring to it on a weekly basis not only for the insight it provides,
but also for the listing of help organizations in which to turn for support."
- Jeanne Boe, Middle School Counselor
"This splendid book for parents of teens is written in a lucid, easy-to-understand
fashion. It offers many practical guidelines and includes case studies with which
parents can identify. I think this book’s value will be ongoing."
- Fran Halpern, Host of KCLU’s – Beyond Words
Click here to purchase Difficult Teens on Amazon.com
"This is a must-have book for any parent dealing with a difficult adolescent.
Meadows and Blacher are able to take a difficult time in parents’ lives and make
it simpler. They go through in very simple terms why teenagers act defiant, what
it means, the impact that the teenager has on school, family, etc., and provide
definitions of mental health, legal and medical terminology. The book also
provides a national resource section complete with website information. One
doesn’t need a Ph.D. to understand this book. It could also be used for social
workers and other mental health professionals. The chapters are arranged in a
realistic order instead of being garbled as in some parenting books…"
- Myshelf.com
"Difficult Teens: A Parent’s Guide for Coping is a solidly written and “parent friendly”
guide to dealing with troubled teenagers who are rebellious, failing in school, or at
risk for antisocial behavior. Extensively researched, offering perceptive and
practical insights into why teens misbehave and positive parental responses.
Difficult Teens is written in direct, no-nonsense terms which are accessible to any
concerned parent. Difficult Teens is a superbly presented and highly
recommended resource for any parent faced with having to deal with a
problematic adolescent."
- The Midwest Book Review
"Difficult Teens is an excellent resource – well organized, practical information
to provide support for parents of difficult teens. It offers understanding of what
the teen is experiencing, giving helpful examples and suggestions for supporting
teens in the family, school and legal settings. It encourages parents to stop
blaming themselves and suggests ways for them to lower their own stress levels.
Appendices of psychological disorders, legal terms, resource organizations, and
commonly abused drugs make critical information easily accessible. I recommend
this useful guide for parents and counselors."
- Susan Hurwich, Ph.D., Marriage, Family Therapist
"...an invaluable resource for parents and counselors. The expertise it provides is
right on target. It deals with real life and real problems in the new millennium. I
find myself referring to it on a weekly basis not only for the insight it provides,
but also for the listing of help organizations in which to turn for support."
- Jeanne Boe, Middle School Counselor
"This splendid book for parents of teens is written in a lucid, easy-to-understand
fashion. It offers many practical guidelines and includes case studies with which
parents can identify. I think this book’s value will be ongoing."
- Fran Halpern, Host of KCLU’s – Beyond Words
Click here to purchase Difficult Teens on Amazon.com
| Copyright (C) 2007 Joan Blacher |
Difficult Teens: A Parent's
Guide for Coping
Meadow Oaks Press
Trade paperback
ISBN # 0-9717234-0-X
Guide for Coping
Meadow Oaks Press
Trade paperback
ISBN # 0-9717234-0-X