How to Talk to Teens About Really Important Things: Specific Questions and Answers and Useful Things to Say - Softcover

Schaefer, Charles E.; DiGeronimo, Theresa Foy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0787943584 ISBN 13: 9780787943585

Verlag: Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S., 1999

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How to Talk to Teens About Really Important Things is the essential guide for those who has found themselves ill prepared-and ill at ease-when discussing some of life's most important issues with teens. In this much needed book, award-winning authors Charles Schaefer and Theresa Foy DiGeronimo offer parents a commonsense approach for knowing just what to say to teens and how and when to say it. For easy reference, How to Talk to Teens About Really Important Things is organized alphabetically by topic and offers clear, authoritative guidelines on discussing a variety of vital issues such as depression, suicide, dieting, gangs, drugs, and date rape."The authors have a unique knack for combining good psychology with good sense. Their advice is the most current I have seen-they clearly know what's on the mind of today's teenagers."-Lawrence E. Shapiro, author of How to Raise a Child with a High IQ

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CHARLES E. SCHAEFER, Ph.D., is professor of psychology and director of the Center for Psychological Services at Fairleigh Dickinson University. THERESA FOY DIGERONIMO, M.Ed., is adjunct professor of English at the William Paterson University of New Jersey. Schaefer and DiGeronimo are the coauthors of How to Talk to Your Kids About Really Important Things (Jossey--Bass, 1997) and recipients of child magazine's award 'best parenting book of 1992.'

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A Handbook to Help You Talk Honestly and Openly with Your Teen

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As the parent of a teenager, talking candidly about sex, drugs, lifestyle choices, AIDS, and divorce can be one of life's toughest challenges.

How to Talk to Teens About Really Important Things is the essential guide for those who has found themselves ill prepared-and ill at ease-when discussing some of life's most important issues with teens. In this much needed book, award-winning authors Charles Schaefer and Theresa Foy DiGeronimo offer parents a commonsense approach for knowing just what to say to teens and how and when to say it. For easy reference, How to Talk to Teens About Really Important Things is organized alphabetically by topic and offers clear, authoritative guidelines on discussing a variety of vital issues such as depression, suicide, dieting, gangs, drugs, and date rape.

Advance Praise for How to Talk to Teens About Really Important Things
"The authors have a unique knack for combining good psychology with good sense. Their advice is the most current I have seen-they clearly know what's on the mind of today's teenagers."
Lawrence E. Shapiro, author of How to Raise a Child with a High IQ

"Ways of helping young people develop a sense of values, feel good about themselves, and avoid trouble are richly illustrated throughout the pages of this useful book."
Irving B. Weiner, professor, University of South Florida; fellow, American Psychological Association

"Truly a gift for parents who recognize the power of honest and loving communication with their teenagers."
Joan S. Hall, principal, Hawthorne High School, Hawthorne, New Jersey

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A Handbook to Help You Talk Honestly and Openly with Your TeenWhy should I worry about AIDS? I'm not gay.Can I get my nose pierced?Why do I need to have a curfew?As the parent of a teenager, talking candidly about sex, drugs, lifestyle choices, AIDS, and divorce can be one of life's toughest challenges.How to Talk to Teens About Really Important Things is the essential guide for those who has found themselves ill prepared-and ill at ease-when discussing some of life's most important issues with teens. In this much needed book, award-winning authors Charles Schaefer and Theresa Foy DiGeronimo offer parents a commonsense approach for knowing just what to say to teens and how and when to say it. For easy reference, How to Talk to Teens About Really Important Things is organized alphabetically by topic and offers clear, authoritative guidelines on discussing a variety of vital issues such as depression, suicide, dieting, gangs, drugs, and date rape.Advance Praise for How to Talk to Teens About Really Important Things"The authors have a unique knack for combining good psychology with good sense. Their advice is the most current I have seen-they clearly know what's on the mind of today's teenagers." Lawrence E. Shapiro, author of How to Raise a Child with a High IQ"Ways of helping young people develop a sense of values, feel good about themselves, and avoid trouble are richly illustrated throughout the pages of this useful book." Irving B. Weiner, professor, University of South Florida; fellow, American Psychological Association"Truly a gift for parents who recognize the power of honest and loving communication with their teenagers." Joan S. Hall, principal, Hawthorne High School, Hawthorne, New Jersey

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• Verlag: Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S.
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1999
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0787943584
• ISBN 13: 9780787943585
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 320
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