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How to Survive Your Teenager: by Hundreds of Still-Sane Parents Who Did and Some Things to Avoid, From a Few Whose Kids Drove Them Nuts (Hundreds of Heads Survival Guides)

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I'm always searching for books on how to survive the teens years to recommend for the families I work with, and for myself with two teen boys! This book hits the mark. Lots of funny stories and places of encouragement so you don't feel so alone. Well done!

I gave this book to my sister who has two teenage boys. I knew she needed help! How to Survive Your Teenager is filled with heart-felt advice from other parents that you can't get anywhere else--except from your best friends! Other books focus on right and wrong, whereas this book provides creative alternatives and solutions to the problems parents face everyday with their teenagers. It's also a quick read. The chapters are arranged by subject so you can just turn to the pages you need. My sister was glad I gave her the book and she's already put some of the advice to good use!

I'm a fan of all these guides, but this one is extra good. It's full of great tips (and funny stories) from hundreds of parents who have raised teens or are in the process of surviving this chapter!

It's helpful to know that many parents have some of the same challenges with their teenagers. I bought it for my cousin who is terrified for her son to start driving!

As the mother of two teenage boys, this book was exactly what I needed to convince me that my sons' erratic behavior is absolutely normal and age-appropriate. Best of all, "How to Survive Your Teenager" has some great advice on how to get through these turbulent years! This book is loaded with tips from other parents that explain how to communicate with your teen, enforce household rules and discipline, encourage responsibility, handle rebellion, monitor use of technology, and much more. The advice ranges from the practical ("Working is the best way to keep your teens out of trouble") to the serious ("Your teen's depression is not a reflection on you") to laugh-out-loud funny ("Chain your teenage daughter to her room"). After reading this book, I feel like I've just consulted the best Parents of Teens Support Group and Dr. Phil at the same time. "How to Survive Your Teenager" is a valuable resource for parents of adolescents.