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With more than 100,000 copies sold, Michael Riera’s UNCOMMON SENSE FOR PARENTS WITH TEENAGERS has ushered countless families through the trying years of adolescence. Offering a fresh interpretation of the teen years, Riera asserts that this period of a child’s growth is too often misunderstood as a phase to be dreaded instead of enjoyed. In this fully revised and updated edition, Riera tackles some of the newest issues facing parents and teens—text messaging and the Internet, changing driver’s license requirements, fad diets and exercise—and gives a second look to the old standbys—alcohol and drugs, academics, sex and dating, sports and extracurricular activities, eating disorders, making friends, single parenting, divorce, and more. Beginning with overviews of the parent-teenager relationship, the adolescent world, and high school, the bulk of the book comprises a series of responses to questions commonly asked by parents. Based on his 19 years as a teacher, counselor, dean of students, and parent, Riera recommends some unexpected—and ultimately successful—approaches, like "Communicate indirectly," "Let your teenager brood," and "Resist giving advice, even when your teenager asks for it." With a rare appreciation for this special developmental stage of life and an unpatronizing approach to teenagers, UNCOMMON SENSE FOR PARENTS WITH TEENAGERS is a beacon of optimism and hope for confused and wearied families everywhere.

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* The revised best-selling handbook for parents of teenagers that turns parents’ feelings of frustration and isolation into fascination, curiosity, and hope.

* Michael Riera is the host of the nationally syndicated radio show Family Talk with Dr. Mike; the family consultant for CBS’s Saturday Morning Early Show; and a frequent guest on news and talk shows, including Oprah, 48 Hours, The Today Show, The View, and NPR Radio.

* The original edition has sold more than 100,000 copies.

About the Author

MICHAEL RIERA, Ph.D., is the author of Staying Connected to Your Teenager; Right From Wrong: Instilling a Sense of Integrity in Our Children; and Field Guide to the American Teenager. He is also an award-winning columnist, educator, television commentator, radio host, and national speaker on issues of adolescence, families, and parenting. A 19-year veteran of schools in the roles of counselor, dean of students, teacher, and consultant, Riera lives with his wife and two kids in Berkeley, California.

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Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: Celestial Arts; Revised edition (October 1, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1587612240
ISBN-13: 978-1587612244
Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.6 x 9 inches
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Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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The book I keep going back to...

ByCassiopeaon May 23, 2008

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An absolutely essential book for parents. Outlines the common sense approaches we forget in our rush to maintain total authority. Parenting teaches us how little absolute control we have, and that micromanaging will not produce a well-rounded adult from a challenging teenager. What we do have in abundance as parents is influence, and this book focuses on how best to assert that influence. With each new crisis, my first reaction is to try to control. My second reaction is to reach for this book and ponder the wisdom it offers in helping me to help my teenager. Of the several books in my parenting library, none approaches this book for completeness or efficacy. Thank you, Dr. Riera.

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80% Common Sense

ByVictorDeBruneron June 26, 2011

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Most of this book is common sense but I am willing to entertain the idea that alot of people may be short on common sense and will get more from this book. I does have a few pearls of wisdom on how to get your teenager to communicate with parents. I believe this would be more useful if purchased by parents of preteens so they can be armed with the information BEFORE they become distant, self absorbed, teen zombies.

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Parent help

Bywaimeon August 29, 2010

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This book is a lifesaver for anxious parents, mostly moms but dads too. The unforgettable phrase of "not being a manager but a consultant" keeps ringing in my ears from 9th grade through college. I resort to it whenever I need a boost on how to get through this stage of your teens lives. Great idea on setting up a contract with your new teenage driver too. I would recommend it totally.

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jury's still out...

ByJ. M Ullmanon October 24, 2007

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well, about 1/3 in to this book and while i am sure it'll have a few nuggets, i think the problem is that it comes from an indulgent perspective. Poor adolescents. They have it so tough. We can't be judgmental. We can't impose our will/beliefs/way on them. They think we're idiots.
Well, there are nuggets of truth in there. But it is also the perspective of a society that has so much self doubt, is so riddled with the idiocy that my fellow baby boomers infused into our culture, that it is afraid to exercise its rights to parent. There's no reason is it different from the days I was raised - the 60's and 70's except that adolescents and their willing accomplices - teachers, media, shrinks, counselors - want it to be different. Why should a parent have authority? SURE, sure, sure, adolescents go through change. But Mr. Riera comes from a place many of us don't want to come from - Berkeley, and San Fran, and i don't think those students or teachers, or parents are exactly who we want to emulate while we are trying to keep our kids headed in the right direction. Raise an adolescent, yes. Indulge them? Ridiculous. So I am not sure this is the answer many parents are looking for (but you may want to check out Backtalk!, which might be...)

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Read this Book

Bymom of fouron June 22, 2008

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Read this book and the sooner the better! Ideally you will read it by the time the kids are 12. There is value in picking the book up every so often to review the author's message. He is right on!

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uncommon sense for parents with teenagers.

ByMrs. Kay L. Haileon July 18, 2008

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Great book when it mentions common sense it sure hits the mark many parents don't always remeber what it was like to be a teenager this book helps you understand teenagers of this generation.

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Helpful guide to living with teens

ByLindy J. Breneson March 12, 2007

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This book provided excellent parenting ideas for teens. My teen is more open with my husband and I after utilizing some of the techniques outlined.

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