What's My Teenager Thinking: Practical Child Psychology for Modern Parents

A practical guide to parenting 13-18 year olds that applies psychology to over 100 everyday scenarios.As the teenage brain rewires, hormones surge, and independence beckons, a perfect storm for family conflict emerges. Parenting just got tougher. But help is here.This uniquely practical parenting book for raising teenagers in today's world explores the science at work during this period of development, translates teenage behavior, and shows you how you can best respond as a parent--in the moment and in the long term.In more than 100 everyday scenarios, the book tackles real-world situations head-on--from what to do when your teenager slams their bedroom door in your face to how to handle worries about online safety, peer group pressure, school work, and sex.Discover how to create a supportive environment and communicate with confidence to help your teenager manage whatever life brings.