Staying Connected to Your Teenager, Revised Edition: How to Keep Them Talking to You and How to Hear What They're Really Saying

by Michael Riera

Overview

How can families keep their connections strong when adolescence transforms even the happiest kids into defiant, independent teenagers? In the sage, practical Staying Connected to Your Teenager, family psychologist Michael Riera reveals that in every teen there are two very different people; many parents and guardians see only the rebellious child but miss seeing the more nuanced, increasingly adult thinker. It offers helpful strategies for promoting authentic, respectful conversations (whether in person, by text, or online); moving from a "managing" to a "consulting" role in a teen's life; understanding and working with normal adolescent development; and guiding kids on everything from social media to college applications. Riera shows how to bring out the best in a teen—and, consequently, in an entire family.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781478995746
Publisher:	Hachette Book Group
Publication date:	06/28/2017
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 1.50(h) x 5.00(d)

About the Author

Michael Riera, Ph.D., is one of the country's foremost authorities on understanding children and teenagers. Mike has written or cowritten five books related to teenagers and their parents. Currently, he is the head of the Brentwood School, an independent K-12 day school in Los Angeles.

Website: MikeRiera.com

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments xiii

Introduction 1

1 Late at Night 9

2 Narcissism 101 27

3 Give Up on Lectures and Advice 47

4 The Car 61

5 Mastery over Compliance 77

6 The Sexes Are Different, and This Is Good News! 99

7 Grandparents: The Secret Weapon 123

8 Self-Esteem Through Integrity 131

9 Indirect Communication 149

10 Technology: Social Media and Gaming 173

11 Extend the Comfort Zone 189

12 Applying to and Selecting a College 215

13 Know Your Village 227

Conclusion 247

Additional Reading 249

Notes 251

Index 255