Be a Parent, Not a Pushover: A Guide to Raising Happy, Emotionally Healthy Teens [Paperback]

Maryann Rosenthal Ph.D. (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 7, 2006

Passionate about her own family, and dedicated to the well-being of her clients, Dr., Maryann Rosenthal has written this book to help parents navigate those difficult years when children are simultaneously pulling away and in need of parental guidance, structure, and love.

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In this tough but compassionate book, psychologist Dr. Maryann Rosenthal tells how to find a balance betwen loving your children and setting limits for them, between granting freedom and instilling discipline.

Finding that balance is not simple, but Dr. Rosenthal explains in plain English and through the use of many examples how parents can become both positive and proactive.

Specfically, parents will learn:

-A five-step program (A-D-U-L-T) for breaking down barriers between themselves and their teen.

-Why they should trust themselves to make good rules for teen behavior, then stick by them.

-How to help teens set and reach goals, shed stress, and develop strong character.

-The ways in which physical changes in the teen brain may be affecting behavior. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Wife, mother, licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Maryann Rosenthal has lived through the same joys and trials as her clients - and more. As a divorced mother of four, Maryann remarried a widower with three daughters and became part of a blended family.

A popular and dynamic speaker, she appears frequently on radio and television to speak on parenting, family dynamics, and life achievement issues.

Advocating a course that engenders responsibility, respect, and a strong self-image for teens, Dr. Maryann is a voice for involved, interactive parenting and the results it engenders. Hers is the voice of experience. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson (November 7, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0785218912
• ISBN-13: 978-0785218913
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 6.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,474,971 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "Must Read" for Parents of Teens, January 1, 2004

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Daniel Darrin (Eastlake, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Be a Parent, Not a Pushover: A Guide to Raising Happy Emotionally-Healthy Teens (Paperback)

As a parent of two teens (son-13, daughter-15) in a "blended" family situation, this book is a welcome relief. Dr. Rosenthal has done a terrific job of describing what is happening in your teen's life; why he/she has suddenly become a stranger to you and, most importantly, what you need to do about it now.

The book is very well-organized and written with warmth and humor in a style which is user-friendly without being simplistic. I highly recommend this book.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect stocking stuffer., December 17, 2006

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Kenneth L. Abramson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Be a Parent, Not a Pushover: A Guide to Raising Happy, Emotionally Healthy Teens (Paperback)

Be a Parent, Not a Pushover is an incredibly insightful and informative book. Dr. Rosenthal has done an excellent job of explaining the scientific reasons why teen behavior can change and then outlines a practical and sensible strategy to deal with these changes. This book provides the tools that every parent needs to enjoy a healthy relationship with their children.

I highly recommend this book to parents of all ages.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST read for parents of teens, April 20, 2010

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N. Kehr "Practice Mgmt. Pro - Dental Assistin... (Galt, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Be a Parent, Not a Pushover: A Guide to Raising Happy, Emotionally Healthy Teens (Paperback)

Parenting is often based on that which we have observed. If one had a good example of parenting by watching their own parents, great! I, was a foster-kid. My teen years were tough! I was pretty much left to try to figure out how to grow up and interact with adults, and life in general.

I wish I had this book earlier in my own child-rearing. The teen years are tricky. They can catch a parent off-guard. Dr. Rosenthal provides explanations, solutions and relief for every parent willing invest the time to read his book. STOP! Buy this book! ;)

N.Kehr
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