Parenting Teenagers: Systematic Training for Effective Parenting of Teens

by Gary McKay PhD, Joyce L McKay, Don Dinkmeyer PhD

Overview

Parents know the challenges of raising teenagers. This popular STEP (Systematic Training for Effective Parenting) guide is filled with easy-to-understand-and-apply skills that helps parents connect with teens and deal with their "issues." From the STEP/teen program, with practical guidance on social pressure, dating, grades, career plans, and alcohol, tobacco, and drug abuse prevention. This handbook is an excellent choice for parents who want to improve their relationship with teens.

The authors believe that the rewards of parenting teenagers can far outweigh the challenges. With skills and understanding, you can guide your teen to be responsible, cooperative and independent.  In doing this, you build a strong, positive relationship with your teenager.  Even parents facing serious problems with teens can find more effective ways to get along with and help their teenager.

In this handbook, you will learn how to:

• Identify the goals of teen misbehavior and how to respond
• Communicate respect and encouragement
• Encourage cooperation and solve problems
• Use consequences to build responsibility
• How to decide what to do
• Support  for yourself as a parent and as a person

Even though many parents believe that because teens are practically adults, parents cannot influence them or improve family relationships.  Taking the reasonable steps presented in Parenting Teenagers is the beginning of building a positive relationship with your teen.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780979554216
Publisher:	Step Publishers
Publication date:	07/01/2007
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	154
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Don Dinkmeyer, Sr., PhD (1924-2001), was a pioneer in the fields of elementary school counseling, Adlerian psychotherapy, classroom guidance, parent education, group counseling and marriage enrichment. He authored and co-authored 35 books and 125 professional journal articles, as well as psychological education programs like STEP in the areas of parenting, marriage enrichment, classroom guidance, and teaching. Dinkmeyer received lifetime achievement awards from several professional organizations.


Gary D. McKay, PhD (Tucson, Arizona) is the co-author of twelve books and programs, including How You Feel is Up To You, Raising Respectful Kids In a Rude World and Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP), the world's leading parent education program. He is a retired psychologist and a diplomate in Adlerian Psychology (North American Society of Adlerian Psychology — NASAP) who conducts workshops for his publications in North America and Europe.


Don Dinkmeyer, Jr., PhD, NCC, is co-author of the STEP (Systematic Training for Effective Parenting) parent education programs. He has also co authored numerous educational programs such as Systematic Training for Effective Teaching (STET), Preparing Responsible and Effective Parents (PREP), and the DUSO programs, as well as professional articles and textbooks. He has conducted workshops for parents, teachers and families across the world for more than 30 years, believing "every child has the right to an education - of their parents". He is the second generation of a family whose commitment to helping families has touched millions across all continents (except Antarctica!).

Table of Contents

	Introduction	v
Chapter 1	Understanding Yourself and Your Teenager	1
Chapter 2	Changing Your Response to Your Teen	25
Chapter 3	Communicating Respect and Encouragement	49
	Developing the Courage to be Imperfect	69
Chapter 4	Encouraging Cooperation and Solving Problems	71
Chapter 5	Using Consequences to Build Responsibility	91
Chapter 6	Deciding What to Do: Part 1	109
Chapter 7	Deciding What to Do: Part 2	131
	Index	152

Editorial Reviews

As a substance abuse prevention specialist, I really appreciate the chapter focus on alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. It is encouraging to support parent involvement in community groups.”
—Barbara Browe, Prevention Director/CARE, Clinton Township, MI


“Examples are real-life situations that parents in my community can relate to.”
—Doug Haugsby, Information Services Support Supervisor, Sanford, FL


“Each chapter lays the foundation for the next in perfect order and includes important topics like suicide, body image, etc.”
—Ellen Borowka, MA, counselor, Santa Monica, CA


“It is simple, clear, but not condescending.”
—Andrea Rothenberg, Director, Health Education, New York, NY

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