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Teen speak : a how-to guide for real talks with teens about sex, drugs and other risky behaviors / Dr. Jennifer Salerno ; illustrations by Nathalie Ghioni.

Salerno, Jennifer. (Author).

Record details

ISBN: 9780997701302
ISBN: 0997701307
Physical Description: xii, 160 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Publisher: Dexter, Michigan, USA : [Jennifer Salerno?], [2016]

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Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references.

Formatted Contents Note:

Foreword / Jordyn [Salerno] -- Introduction (The birth of Teen speak ; Congratulations: you are the parent of a teenager! ; Before you get started) -- Section one: Getting to know your teen (1. Foundations for talking with your teen ; 2. Teen development: the good, the bad, and the beautiful ; 3. Physical development: body changes ; 4. Cognitive development: thinking skills ; 5. Emotional development: feelings ; 6. Sexual development: changing desires ; 7. Teens and risky behaviors: what are they doing? ; 8. Changing behaviors ; 9. Strengths of teens: they are amazing!)

Section two: Talking with your teen (10. Proven communication strategies ; 11. Building a strong foundation ; 12. Open-ended questions: learning more from your teen ; 13. Affirmations: focusing on the positives ; 14. Reflections: listening and responding -- 15. Change talk: let them tell you what you want to hear)

Section three: Avoiding pitfalls (16. Planning for success ; 17. Handling difficult behaviors: introduction ; 18. Handling difficult behaviors: strategies ; 19. Handling difficult behaviors: using the strategies) -- Final thoughts -- Parent and teen resources -- Where the information came from.