Parents I Need You, Now I am Adolescent Contents Foreword Few Words Acknowledgement 1. Bumps, No Boulders 2. Changes ¿ How will my child change between the ages of 10 and 14? 3. Being an Effective Parent ¿ What can I do to be a good parent for my early adolescent child? 4. Communication ¿ How can I communicate better with my child? 5. Independence ¿ How much independence should I give my child? 6. Confidence ¿ How can I help my child to become more confident? 7. Friendships ¿ How can I help my child to form good friendships and to resist harmful peer pressure? 8. Media ¿ What can I do to keep the media from being a bad influence on my child? 9. The Middle Grades ¿ What is school like for young adolescents? 10. Parents Involvement ¿ What's the best way for me to stay involved in my child's school activities? 11. Reading ¿ How can I help my child to be a successful reader? 12. Motivation ¿ How can I keep my child motivated to learn and do well, both in and out of school? 13. Values ¿ What can I do to help my child to develop good values and to learn right from wrong? 14. Problems ¿ How can I tell - and what can I do - if my child is having a serious problem? ¿ Alcohol or Tobacco Use ¿ Eating Disorders ¿ Depression and Suicide ¿ Learning Disabilities 15. Conclusion Tips To Help Your Child through Early Adolescence Resources