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1-2-3 Magic Teen

Communicate, Connect, and Guide Your Teen to Adulthood
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1-2-3 Magic Teen by Thomas Phelan provides parents with a straightforward approach to parenting adolescents. Leveraging a renowned discipline strategy, it aims to facilitate increased independence and maturity while maintaining healthy communication. The book offers practical advice to address typical teenage challenges, emphasising respect, responsibility, and cooperation in family dynamics.
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If you're a parent navigating the teenage years, this book may appeal to you. It offers straightforward strategies to improve communication and manage common behavioural challenges, providing insights into fostering a more harmonious relationship with your teen. With its practical advice, you'll find it a useful guide for fostering respect and cooperation at home.

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"Originally published as Surviving your adolescents in 2012 by ParentMagic, Inc."--Title page verso.

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Advice on parenting teenagers from the author of the bestselling parenting book 1-2-3 Magic.

From the author of the 1.7 million-copy bestseller 1-2-3 Magic comes 1-2-3 Magic Teen, which provides clear, practical advice tailored specifically to the challenges of parenting teenagers. Dr. Thomas Phelan is an internationally renowned expert in his field and has broken down the elements of effective parenting into easy-to-understand advice that can work for any family.

In 1-2-3 Magic Teen, parents will learn how to tackle the unique challenges that come with parenting teenagers, including how to more effectively communicate with their teen, how to help their child manage risk, how to let go in certain situations, and when to seek professional advice. Dr. Phelan's step-by-step approach is a concise, encouraging guide that walks parents through the ups and downs of parenting teenagers, allowing them to help their kids gain confidence and push toward independence.

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1-2-3 Magic Teen by Thomas Phelan is praised for its practical and upbeat guidance on parenting teenagers. It is considered a clear and pragmatic resource, offering important insights into adolescent development and effective communication. Reviewers find it particularly valuable for understanding the challenges and joys associated with raising teens, emphasizing Phelan's knack for making complex issues easier to manage.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781492637899

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 November 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Sourcebooks, Inc

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 241g

Pages: 192

About the Author

Dr. Thomas W. Phelan is an internationally renowned expert, author, and lecturer on child discipline and Attention Deficit Disorder. A registered Ph.D. clinical psychologist, he appears frequently on radio and TV. Dr. Phelan practices and works in the western suburbs of Chicago.

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