{"product_id":"surviving-your-childs-adolescence-how-to-understand-and-even-enjoy-the-rocky-road-to-independence-paperback","title":"Surviving Your Child's Adolescence: How to Understand, and Even Enjoy, the Rocky Road to Independence - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCarl Pickhardt\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExpert suggestions for guiding your child through the rough teenage years\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDoes it sometimes seem like your teenager is trying to push you over the edge? Learn what your child is going through and what you can do to help your teen navigate this difficult period in this practical guide from psychologist and parenting expert Carl Pickhardt. In an easy-to-read style, Dr. Pickhardt describes a 4-stage model of adolescent growth to help parents anticipate common developmental changes in their daughter or son from late elementary school through the college age years.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides unique advice for dealing with arguing, chores, the messy room, homework, and many other issues\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers best practices for teaching effective communication, constructive conflict, and responsible decision-making\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes ideas for protecting kids against the dangers of the Internet, bullying, dating, sexual involvement, and substance use\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn essential road map for parents looking to guide their children on the path to adulthood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes it sometimes seem\u003c\/b\u003e like your teenager is trying to push you over the edge? In this essential survival guide, psychologist and parenting expert Carl Pickhardt helps parents anticipate common developmental challenges and gives them the skills to help their children through the sometimes difficult teenage years.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eSurviving Your Child's Adolescence\u003c\/i\u003e, Pickhardt presents a dynamic four-stage model of adolescent growth from early adolescence to trial independence and provides practical strategies for guiding children to adulthood, including dealing with arguing, chores, messy rooms, homework, and other common issues that drive parents and their teens crazy. Pickhardt also includes advice for teaching young people effective communication techniques, engaging in constructive conflict, and employing responsible decision-making approaches, as well as guidelines for protecting teens from the dangers of the Internet, bullying, dating, and substance abuse.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eSurviving Your Child's Adolescence\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is a road map for raising healthy, independent young people in a way that fosters a positive parent\/child relationship for a lifetime.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Diana Weiss-Wisdom, \u003c\/b\u003e PhD, author, \u003ci\u003eWisdom on Step-Parenting: How to Succeed Where Others Fail\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdolescence is tough on everyone. But there is expert help for both parents and children in Dr. Carl Pickhardt's \u003ci\u003eSurviving Your Child's Adolescence\u003c\/i\u003e, the only guide you will need to survive and enjoy the process of your child's development into an independent young adult. With this brilliantly presented and thorough guide in hand, you may find that the aliens return your child to you in much better shape than you believed possible.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Carolyn White, \u003c\/b\u003e author, \u003ci\u003eThe Seven Common Sins of Parenting an Only Child\u003c\/i\u003e, and editor of \u003ci\u003eOnly Child\u003c\/i\u003e magazine\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCarl Pickhardt offers parents a compassionate road map for their children's adolescent years, rooted in faith in the power of love to transcend conflict.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Eileen Kennedy-Moore, \u003c\/b\u003e PhD, coauthor, \u003ci\u003eSmart Parenting for Smart Kids\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes it sometimes seem\u003c\/b\u003e like your teenager is trying to push you over the edge? In this essential survival guide, psychologist and parenting expert Carl Pickhardt helps parents anticipate common developmental challenges and gives them the skills to help their children through the sometimes difficult teenage years.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eSurviving Your Child's Adolescence\u003c\/i\u003e, Pickhardt presents a dynamic four-stage model of adolescent growth from early adolescence to trial independence and provides practical strategies for guiding children to adulthood, including dealing with arguing, chores, messy rooms, homework, and other common issues that drive parents and their teens crazy. Pickhardt also includes advice for teaching young people effective communication techniques, engaging in constructive conflict, and employing responsible decision-making approaches, as well as guidelines for protecting teens from the dangers of the Internet, bullying, dating, and substance abuse.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eSurviving Your Child's Adolescence\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This is a road map for raising healthy, independent young people in a way that fosters a positive parent\/child relationship for a lifetime.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Diana Weiss-Wisdom, \u003c\/b\u003e PhD, author, \u003ci\u003eWisdom on Step-Parenting: How to Succeed Where Others Fail\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Adolescence is tough on everyone. But there is expert help for both parents and children in Dr. Carl Pickhardt's \u003ci\u003eSurviving Your Child's Adolescence\u003c\/i\u003e, the only guide you will need to survive and enjoy the process of your child's development into an independent young adult. With this brilliantly presented and thorough guide in hand, you may find that the aliens return your child to you in much better shape than you believed possible.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Carolyn White, \u003c\/b\u003e author, \u003ci\u003eThe Seven Common Sins of Parenting an Only Child\u003c\/i\u003e, and editor of \u003ci\u003eOnly Child\u003c\/i\u003e magazine\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Carl Pickhardt offers parents a compassionate road map for their children's adolescent years, rooted in faith in the power of love to transcend conflict.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Eileen Kennedy-Moore, \u003c\/b\u003e PhD, coauthor, \u003ci\u003eSmart Parenting for Smart Kids\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarl Pickhardt, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003e is a psychologist with more than twenty-five years in private counseling and lecturing practice in Austin, Texas. He is the author of fourteen parenting books and writes a weekly blog, Surviving (Your Child's) Adolescence, for \u003ci\u003ePsychology Today.\u003c\/i\u003e More information about Dr. Pickhardt may be found at www.carlpickhardt.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.77 x 9 x 5.96 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 11, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42127797452935,"sku":"9781118228838","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/58b3a5c96af34e1fc5c2827e82414666.webp?v=1732590729","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/surviving-your-childs-adolescence-how-to-understand-and-even-enjoy-the-rocky-road-to-independence-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}