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Summary: When to intervene and when to let go
Review: Dr. Phelan gives concise, clear ideas about how parents should interact with their adolescents. Parenting books often fall into the trap of a "one size fits all" approach to parenting. Dr. Phelan acknowledges that adolescents often have different temperaments and may require varying types of parenting approaches. Communication between parent and adolescent is a tricky thing. It is easy to stymie the flow of information. He lists several "dos" and "don't" that may help keep the lines of comunication open. He illustrates each of these points with real-life vignettes. He discusses general guidelines for when it is better for the parent to intervene; when to just let go; and when to seek professional consultation. I am glad that this title is available in audiocassette form. Parents today are often busy with work, home duties and carpooling. A casette, or anything that is practical and saves time, is great.
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Summary: When to intervene and when to let go
Review: Dr. Phelan gives concise, clear ideas about how parents should interact with their adolescents. Parenting books often fall into the trap of a "one size fits all" approach to parenting. Dr. Phelan acknowledges that adolescents often have different temperaments and may require varying types of parenting approaches. Communication between parent and adolescent is a tricky thing. It is easy to stymie the flow of information. He lists several "dos" and "don't" that may help keep the lines of comunication open. He illustrates each of these points with real-life vignettes. He discusses general guidelines for when it is better for the parent to intervene; when to just let go; and when to seek professional consultation. I am glad that this title is available in audiocassette form. Parents today are often busy with work, home duties and carpooling. A casette, or anything that is practical and saves time, is great.
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Summary: Excellent resource for parents
Review: I am a clinical social worker and recommend this book to clients struggling with their teenagers all the time, and all who have read it tell me how helpful it is. The advice is clear and practical, especially in deciding when to be flexible and when to be firm. I also like the emphasis on maintaining a good relationship with your kids so you will have a good relationship with them when they are adults. Highly recommended.
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Summary: This is what I have been lkg for...
Review: I am only on tape 1 of 4, it's what I've been looking for, a must have for all parents of teens, for all parents. We have been raised w/ old tapes and bad memories of what parenting is, as the child gets older we need to become coaches, not dictators. I highly recommend it!! Plus, I don't have time to read my eyes out!! the tapes are great!
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Summary: very helpful in bridgeing the gap
Review: The examples and clear language in this book really made it clear to me that sometimes, it's the parent who needs some attitude adjusting too.
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Summary: A common sense tool for parents of teenagers.
Review: This book helped me realize that my teenager wasn't as "awful" as I thought and showed me what role I need to take to make this relationship with my teen enjoyable. Great guidelines of acceptable/unacceptable behavior for teens to help us 1st time teen parents. Also wonderful discipline ideas that are sensible!
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Summary: A common sense tool for parents of teenagers.
Review: This book helped me realize that my teenager wasn't as "awful" as I thought and showed me what role I need to take to make this relationship with my teen enjoyable. Great guidelines of acceptable/unacceptable behavior for teens to help us 1st time teen parents. Also wonderful discipline ideas that are sensible!
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Summary: Get Real!
Review: You would have to be a mannequin to pull off this Doctor's advise. Most people do not have a "whatever" attitute when it comes to their children! You would have to have a seriously flat personality, or perhaps be on large doses of tranquilizers to do what this Doctor suggests! For instance; Your son comes home from school and says, "Hey Mom! Me and Sam took drugs today!"
No matter what Dr. Phelan says, there is no way that a concerned Mother would come back with, "That's nice dear...And did you like it?" "How 'bout a little beer with your meatloaf Sweetie?" Really, this book is so ridiculous it's laughable!
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Summary: Get Real!
Review: You would have to be a mannequin to pull off this Doctor's advise. Most people do not have a "whatever" attitute when it comes to their children! You would have to have a seriously flat personality, or perhaps be on large doses of tranquilizers to do what this Doctor suggests! For instance; Your son comes home from school and says, "Hey Mom! Me and Sam took drugs today!"
No matter what Dr. Phelan says, there is no way that a concerned Mother would come back with, "That's nice dear...And did you like it?" "How 'bout a little beer with your meatloaf Sweetie?" Really, this book is so ridiculous it's laughable!
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