Are you and your favorite teenager having too many conversations like this? "How was school?" "Fine." "Soccer practice?" "Same as always." "Anything interesting happen today?" "Nope." "Nice talking with you!" Let's face it. Teenagers have a PhD in one-word answers . . . if we don't ask the right questions. In this book, veteran youth expert Jonathan McKee shares 180 creative discussion starters to help teens open up about issues that matter. You'll also find tips for interpreting their responses and follow-up questions. From light-hearted to more serious, these conversation springboards will encourage even the most reluctant teen to talk about friends, school, values, struggles, and much more. "The perfect tool for connecting with today's teenagers." --Dr. Kevin Leman, author of Have a New Teenager by Friday "Few people understand the teenage world like Jonathan McKee. This book is one of the most helpful and practical tools I have ever seen to get teenagers talking with their parents about important topics."--Jim Burns, PhD, author of Teenology: The Art of Raising Great Teenagers and Confident Parenting
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REVISED AND UPDATED 2011 EDITION The essence of adolescence hasn't changed since this book was first published in 2005.
Includes staying calm in difficult situations, confronting major problems, and hearing what your teen is really saying.
The renowned #1 New York Times bestselling authors share their advice and expertise with parents and teens in this accessible, indispensable guide to surviving adolescence.
"Getting the social media addicted teenager in your life to actually have a conversation with you can seem more like an invitation for eye-rolling.
... rather abruptly (high frequency) and thereafter it gains momentum and increases by age to the point where young people hardly use any other form. ... Interestingly, in the late eighteenth century, a new genre of fiction developed.
With his signature wit and commonsense psychology, internationally recognized family expert and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Kevin Leman will help you gain respect--even admiration--from your teenager establish healthy boundaries ...
... 35–38 Structure, need for, 59 Success and confusion, relationship to, 208–209 opportunities for every type of person, 170–171 past, reminding teenagers of, 54–55, 193 Suffering, learning to deal with, 133–136 Sullivan, Harry Stack, ...
This book contains just about everything you'd ever want to know about communicating with teenagers. You'll find helpful articles written by Howard Hendrecks, Ross Campbell, and Chuck Swindoll, as well as many other family experts.
In this book, you will learn how to: Maximize your teen’s healthy development Understand what underlies her moods and behavior Implement strategies for positive results Communicate effectively about difficult issues Enjoy and appreciate ...