Uncommon Sense for Parents With Teenagers

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Summary: Good, compassionate, but unoriginal advice
Review: A one-note song: shift from "manager" to "counselor". Heavy emphasis on mother-daughter interactions. Little on fathers and sons.

Rating:
Summary: Good, compassionate, but unoriginal advice
Review: A one-note song: shift from "manager" to "counselor". Heavy emphasis on mother-daughter interactions. Little on fathers and sons.

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Summary: "Two thumbs up!" A must for parents with teens!
Review: For parents of teens who are struggling with this new aspect of life and who have forgotten their own "teen years", please do yourself a favor and read this book. A very insightful look at what teens face in the realm of high school and in their social lives. My daughter, age 15, read parts of this book as well, and thought the author was very accurate in his depiction of what goes on in a teen's life. It's definitely made a change in the way I respond to my teenager. Dr. Riera...I hope another book is on the way!Thank you!Laurie Eads, FL

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Summary: Uncommon Understanding!
Review: From a teenager who has read more than his fair share of parenting books, this one tops them off. On average, this book covers exactly what these types of books should. It doesn't just tell the parent to "talk more" with their teenager, it actually goes in depth about how the teenager thinks and feels. And, for the first time in my experience, it actually gets close! If you have teens, you should have this book.

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Summary: Uncommon Understanding!
Review: From a teenager who has read more than his fair share of parenting books, this one tops them off. On average, this book covers exactly what these types of books should. It doesn't just tell the parent to "talk more" with their teenager, it actually goes in depth about how the teenager thinks and feels. And, for the first time in my experience, it actually gets close! If you have teens, you should have this book.

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Summary: The BEST book out there on communicating with teenagers.
Review: I have purchased and read many of the books out there on raising teenagers. Many of them promise a lot, but deliver very little, so I buy another and another. This book covers it all. The author knows what parents want, but also gets inside the heads of our teenagers and explains what they want, and more importantly, how they perceive our rules, desires, and opinions of them. It took away some of the fear I had about going through this phase of life as a parent. It allowed me to more clearly understand exactly what my son was trying to say, even when he didn't use the exact words I would have expected. Consequently, our discussions have been much more fruitful. I cannot recommend this book highly enough.

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Summary: Wonderful
Review: I work at a high school and have three teenagers of my own. I have heard Michael speak at a parenting forum and have read his books. He really understands what makes them tick and understanding a teen is the first step to less stressful parenting. This is a must own for anyone who is feeling frustrated by their own teenagers.

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Summary: Prefer Developing Capable People
Review: I would highly recommend: Positive Discipline for Teenagers: Empowering Your Teens and Yourself Through Kind and Firm Parenting by Ed.D. Jane Nelsen (Author), Lynn Lott (Author) ISBN 076152181X before this book. (Or any other in the Positive Discipline / Developing Capable People Series by Jane Nelson and H. Stephen Glenn)

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Summary: If you buy one book on teenagers, this should be it.
Review: I'm a teenager and I heard about this book on Oprah. I couldn't beleive the logic of it--it was so right on target and logical. EVERY parent should read this book for understanding and a new, sensable(but different) outlook. It introduces topics like let them leave their room messy. Many parents won't agree, but that's okay, but, at least, for your child's sake. read the book.

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Summary: i can't believe it
Review: I'm a teenager and I heard about this book on Oprah. I couldn't beleive the logic of it--it was so right on target and logical. EVERY parent should read this book for understanding and a new, sensable(but different) outlook. It introduces topics like let them leave their room messy. Many parents won't agree, but that's okay, but, at least, for your child's sake. read the book.