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A Little Secret for Dealing With Teens

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I wanted a book that would offer straightforward, practical advice. This one did not disappoint me. I picked it from among a group of others dealing with the same topic. What drew me to "A Little Secret for Dealing with Teens" was the fact that it grew out of the author's experience; it goes way beyond theory. It was obvious to me when I read it that Ms. Hernandez-Hanks lives what she preaches. She gave plenty of examples from her dealings with her own kids.

I read the book in one sitting and felt instant relief - here was a simple method I could sink my teeth into. What I liked the most was the way it takes the focus off trying to fix my teenager as a person and puts the focus on our day-to-day interaction. I don't have to continue to give everything on earth to my teenager and get nothing in return.

Someone once said, "You have to lie down to be a doormat." This book gave me the boost I needed to get back on my feet and put some balance into our exchanges. Thank you, Jeannie!

I had the opportunity to meet with the author in person and meet a few of her children. It is obvious that her "exchange" ideas work! My husband and I have already started to implement the ideas of the author with my own children, both under two. I also believe that teachers would benefit using these ideas, as I have with my sixth grade students.

I think this book yet small but very objective and opens the right tunnel to deal with others in very basic and understandable way especially with our teens. The way it suggests is a new one to deal with kids that give the confidence to both parents and teens the right to take the responsibility and accept the consequences. .

I too have met the author--this was several months before the book was published. I am honored to have had the opportunity to get to know Jennie and her remarkable family. She does indeed live what she preaches.

The best thing about the exchange system is that it can be applied to all relationships--as the book states, "All relationships are exchanges." It has made me aware of the compromises I make with other people every day. This is a valuable teaching tool that empowers us to change our relationships with others.

very helpful book. made me think about the expectations i set might have been to high. Also not to make punishments and comprimes I didn't plan to carry through.

I needed this book 19 years ago when I first became a parent. Ms. Hernandez gives sound advice that is simple to put into action. A Little Secret is quick to the point and funny. This book should be handed out by hospitals with every new-born bundle of Joy.