The 5 Foundations of Successful Teens: How to Ignite Your Underperforming Teen's Self-Reliance and Academic Success

by Mark J. Luciano

Overview

Are you concerned that your child’s grades aren’t reflecting their potential? Are you worried that they have fallen into self-destructive patterns that could influence the rest of their lives? Research has repeatedly shown that an alarming percentage of students achieve below their academic ability. But with patience, you can help your unmotivated teen tackle challenges and succeed! Dr. Mark J. Luciano provides insights from his own family therapy practice and the latest research to help your teen discover newfound courage and independence. By helping your teen build the qualities of confidence, independence, initiative, identity, and trust, you can instill the desire to take risks and achieve goals, laying the foundations of success for the rest of their lives.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781641700887
Publisher:	Familius
Publication date:	09/01/2018
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	224
File size:	862 KB

About the Author

Mark J Luciano, PhD., is a clinical psychologist and school psychologist. He is the author of The 5 Foundations of Successful Teens and co-author of If Only You Would Change. He has taught seminars throughout the West and has appeared as a guest on News 8 San Diego, Off the Shelf, and on many radio and television programs. Mark and his wife Shelley, also a therapist, maintain a clinical and consulting practice in San Diego, California where they have offered Educational Consultation, School Advocacy Services and Marriage / Family Counseling, helping hundreds of families to resolve issues and advocate for their kids' educational program and success. Mark and Shelley are parents of four children. They live in San Diego, CA.

What People are Saying About This

The Center for Action & Contemplation Fr. Richard Rohr

The 5 Foundations of Successful Teens is designed for parents, and its focus is a bit different from most books of this type: it looks at teens not doing well academically due to emotional and motivational issues. It’s a quick read with lots of suggestions and tools for parents. Stories from my clinical practice and experiences in my family are central: we include sections written by my son Alex as he recalls overcoming learning differences & social anxiety as a child and teen. I hope it is encouraging for parents who are encouraging their teenage son or daughter during a challenging time in their lives.

—Fr. Richard Rohr,The Center for Action & Contemplation

Ben Bernstein

“If your teen resists life’s challenges, this book is written for you. Dr. Luciano provides a clear, comprehensive framework for identifying your teen’s issues, and a detailed roadmap to help your teen to grow with confidence, independence, initiative, identity, and trust. His directions for parents are insightful and practical. The 5 Foundations of Successful Teens is an essential guidebook for parenting a teen who is struggling to grow up.”

From the Publisher

It's very timely because I have some very intellectually gifted students that I'm attempting to support who definitely fall within the "challenge averse" category with straight F grades in all of their classes.

“If your teen resists life’s challenges, this book is written for you. Dr. Luciano provides a clear, comprehensive framework for identifying your teen’s issues, and a detailed roadmap to help your teen to grow with confidence, independence, initiative, identity, and trust. His directions for parents are insightful and practical. The 5 Foundations of Successful Teens is an essential guidebook for parenting a teen who is struggling to grow up.”

senior school psychologist Dr. Bruce Dake

It's very timely because I have some very intellectually gifted students that I'm attempting to support who definitely fall within the "challenge averse" category with straight F grades in all of their classes.

Editorial Reviews

"The 5 Foundations of Successful Teens—How to Ignite Your Underperforming Teen’s Self-Reliance and Academic Success is a powerful tool that belongs on every parent’s bookshelf. Short, to-the point, yet jam-packed with interesting stories and advice, Luciano’s work is a joy to read and simple to implement. I learned a lot about how to communicate with my children and will keep this book handy for when they reach their teens."
—Seattle Book Review

It's very timely because I have some very intellectually gifted students that I'm attempting to support who definitely fall within the "challenge averse" category with straight F grades in all of their classes.

“If your teen resists life’s challenges, this book is written for you. Dr. Luciano provides a clear, comprehensive framework for identifying your teen’s issues, and a detailed roadmap to help your teen to grow with confidence, independence, initiative, identity, and trust. His directions for parents are insightful and practical. The 5 Foundations of Successful Teens is an essential guidebook for parenting a teen who is struggling to grow up.”

From the Publisher

The 5 Foundations of Successful Teens–How to Ignite Your Underperforming Teen’s Self-Reliance and Academic Successis a powerful tool that belongs on every parent’s bookshelf. Short, to-the point, yet jam-packed with interesting stories and advice, Luciano’s work is a joy to read and simple to implement. I learned a lot about how to communicate with my children and will keep this book handy for when they reach their teens.

Seattle Book Review