Who stole my child? : Parenting through the four stages of adolescence
Pickhardt, Carl E., 1939-2018
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For most parents, the onset of puberty brings an unexpected, even unwelcome change in their child's behavior, which can cause bewilderment, confusion, and sadness. Not only can growth change many beloved characteristics of their child, but also it can alter dynamics in the relationship. Parents, teachers, and caretakers will find comfort with effective practices to help kids achieve responsible independence from the end of childhood through young adulthood and beyond.
Main title:
Who stole my child? : Parenting through the four stages of adolescence / Carl Pickhardt.
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Imprint:
Las Vegas, NV : Central Recovery Press, 2018.
Collation:
xx, 266 pages ; 23 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages [267]-[268])
Contents:
Introduction: why this book? -- Adolescence marks the end of childhood (up to ages eight to nine) -- Changes that get underway -- Changes in the child -- Changes in the parenting -- Changes in the relationship -- Issues in early adolescence (ages nine to thirteen) -- The separation from childhood -- Disorganization and distractibility -- Fear of trying and boredom -- Resistance and conflict -- Reluctance to work and to study -- Issues in mid-adolescence (ages thirteen to fifteen) -- Forming a family of friends -- Puberty and vulnerability -- Peers and popularity -- Higher intensity friendships -- Social cruelty at school -- Issues in late adolescence (ages fifteen to eighteen) -- Acting more grown up -- Risk taking and readiness -- Dating and romance -- Social substance use -- The internet -- Issues in trial independence (ages eighteen to twenty-three) -- Stepping off more on one's own -- Graduation separations -- Over-demand and stress -- The need for self-discipline -- The struggle for independence -- Special cases -- Factors that can intensify adolescence development -- Parental divorce -- Rate of growth -- The strong-willed adolescent -- The adolescent only child -- Epilogue: parenting your adult child.
ISBN:
9781942094838
Dewey class:
649.125
Language:
English
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BRN:
356612
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Library | Adult Non Fiction - Health and Wellbeing | 649.125 PIC | Available |