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Teen Tips: A Practical Survival Guide For Parents With Kids 11-19 (Paperback)

by Tom McMahon (Author) "Welcome to the exciting world of adolescence-the teen years-one of the most interesting and challenging phases of life ..." (more)

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Paperback: 272 pages
Publisher: Pocket; Rev Upd edition (Sep 16 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0743474368
ISBN-13: 978-0743474368
Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 12.6 x 1.9 cm
Shipping Weight: 255 g

Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

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The National Middle School AssociationAll parents with teensshould read this book!

Louise Felton Tracy, M.S.,author of Grounded for LifeSo full of wise, practical ideas about handling parent-teen concerns you'll want a marker in hand from page one!

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There may not be a cure for adolescence, but there are ways for parents of teens to survive these challenging years! Parenting expert Tom McMahon has gone straight to the source -- veteran moms and dads -- to try and solve the mysteries of raising a happy, healthy teenager. Gathered here are hundreds of practical, creative, and proven tips that cover all aspects of parenting a teen:

Rules and Discipline -- Keep order while encouraging your child's independence, and pick your "battles" for what matters the most

Talking and Listening -- Get to know when to sympathize, when to back off, and how to deal with your teen's inevitable moodiness

School and Learning -- Free yourself from being the "homework cop," while nurturing both curiosity and enthusiasm

Friendships and Relationships -- Use role-playing to handle peer pressure, and help nurture healthy relationships

Drugs and Alcohol -- Pinpoint telltale signs of problems before they become serious, and stay involved by providing alternatives to parties with alcohol

Responsibilities and Money -- Strike a balance between chores and allowance, and make part-time jobs an introduction to money management

Self-Esteem and Values -- Enhance your teen's exposure to role models who will strengthen character and boost self-confidence.

Whatever the situation, Teen Tips is full of down-to-earth, inventive advice. It's an indispensable guide to navigating the teen years -- and making the journey as rewarding for the parent as it is for the aspiring young adult.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent communication strategies!, Mar 15 2000

By	Kerry Bremhorst (Pittsburg, California.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Teen Tips - A Practical Survival Guide For Parents With Kids 11-19 (Paperback)

I'm a 30 yr. old, married woman who doesn't have kids yet, but I can assure you that Tom's tips will be used when that day comes! Tom's "tips" are universal and apply to many of the CURRENT issues facing teens and their parents today. Furthermore, it's a book I have highly recommended to many of my friends who have children that are just now entering adolescence.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Book For All Ages, Mar 15 2000

By	Serena Z. (California, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Teen Tips - A Practical Survival Guide For Parents With Kids 11-19 (Paperback)

As a 21 year old college student who is more than a few years away from being the parent of a teenager, I have gained a broad range of perspective from reading Tom McMahon's Teen Tips. Not only was I able to relate firsthand to many of the issues presented, but I also came to realize what a complex and educational experience it is for parents in cultivating nurturing relationships with their teens. I appreciated the personal accounts that are so prevalent in this book, as they help to make the approach more personal of the issues at hand. McMahon does not "sugar coat," oversimplify, or overdramatize the issues that he speaks about, which is refreshing and realistic in a time when all too many adults want to be a "pal" instead of a guide to teens. I will definitely keep this book so that I may refer to it in working with adolescents as a teacher, and in parenting teenagers of my own. There is a multitude of creative and loving strategies toward building healthy relationships with teenagers in Tom McMahon's book and I definitely recommend reading it to those who are teachers, and to those who work or live with a teenager.

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4.0 out of 5 stars "Teen Tips" extra tip, Mar 13 2000

By	Carole L Vanderbilt (Hayward, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Teen Tips - A Practical Survival Guide For Parents With Kids 11-19 (Paperback)

I am a single mother, divorced with three children in this age catagory. While I found most of the tips helpful, I found the book lacking in advice for divorced parents. More than 50% of homes are now divorced and less than one chapter is dedicated to this issue. I would also like to add my own tip...never talk bad about your ex-spouse in front of the kids. This cuts like a knife into their very soul. The author has my permission to use this in his next revision. Carole V., Hayward, CA

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4.0 out of 5 stars There is hope for parents.
With much enthusiasm I welcomed the book into my readings and I am greatful for it.The format this book was written in, gave it creadability. Read more

Published on Mar 13 2000 by Silvia Antuna

4.0 out of 5 stars Parents: answers you need are finally here!
I found Teen Tips,Tom McMahon, to be a very resourceful book for whatever stage of parenting you are in. Read more

Published on Mar 13 2000 by melody nicholson

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
I read Tom MacMahon's Book for a college class, and I felt that it was very insightful. I am 22 years old and although I don't have kids, this book still gave me some great tips... Read more

Published on Mar 13 2000 by Eric Clifton

4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book For Parents With Teens Or Pre-teens
Tom's book contains a huge amount of ideas and suggestions for keeping lives sane- both parent's and teen's. If you have teens, this is a must read. Read more

Published on Mar 13 2000 by S.Trimble