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Teenagers 101: What a Top Teacher Wishes You Knew About Helping Your Kid Succeed

Autor Rebecca Deurlein
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 4 noi 2014
If you have ever found yourself second-guessing how you’re raising your teenager or even at a complete loss for how to deal with some of the problems and situations they are dealing with in today’s complex world that barely resembles the one you grew up in . . . you’re not alone! As a parent, of course you want to see your teen succeed in school and in life--and you’re always willing to do your best to help--but where do you start? How can you relate? What can a parent do that they know will make a difference? Maybe you don’t know the best answers, but one of their teachers might!Veteran high school teacher--and a parent herself--Rebecca Deurlein has spent day in and day out watching kids interact with peers, make decisions, deal with difficulty, accept or deflect responsibility . . . basically being parents’ eyes and ears--and there’s so much she wants you all to know about your kids! In Teenagers 101, Deurlein examines how we can support our teens as they cope with the challenges of the modern world, and offers to parents everywhere practical strategies for getting teens to:• Be self-motivated• Take responsibility for learning• Puzzle through problems• Become their own advocate• Present themselves well• And much morePacked with engaging anecdotes and backed by years of experience, Teenagers 101 is the crash course all parents must take in order to learn the skills their kids need to thrive in college and beyond.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780814434659
ISBN-10: 0814434657
Pagini: 256
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 16 mm
Greutate: 0.41 kg
Ediția:Specială
Editura: Amacom
Colecția Amacom
Locul publicării:Nashville, United States

Descriere

If you have ever found yourself second-guessing how you’re raising your teenager or even at a complete loss for how to deal with some of the problems and situations they are dealing with in today’s complex world that barely resembles the one you grew up in . . . you’re not alone! As a parent, of course you want to see your teen succeed in school and in life--and you’re always willing to do your best to help--but where do you start? How can you relate? What can a parent do that they know will make a difference? Maybe you don’t know the best answers, but one of their teachers might!Veteran high school teacher--and a parent herself--Rebecca Deurlein has spent day in and day out watching kids interact with peers, make decisions, deal with difficulty, accept or deflect responsibility . . . basically being parents’ eyes and ears--and there’s so much she wants you all to know about your kids! In Teenagers 101, Deurlein examines how we can support our teens as they cope with the challenges of the modern world, and offers to parents everywhere practical strategies for getting teens to:• Be self-motivated• Take responsibility for learning• Puzzle through problems• Become their own advocate• Present themselves well• And much morePacked with engaging anecdotes and backed by years of experience, Teenagers 101 is the crash course all parents must take in order to learn the skills their kids need to thrive in college and beyond.

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CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ix

INTRODUCTION 1

CHAPTER 1 How to Motivate Your Kids 7

CHAPTER 2 How to Encourage Perseverance in the Age of Instant Gratification 33

CHAPTER 3 Too Old to Run to Mom or Dad: When to Get Involved and When to Step Back 49

CHAPTER 4 Getting Teens to Accept Responsibility for Their Work, Their Decisions, and Their Mistakes 65

CHAPTER 5 How to Get the Most from Parent-Teacher Conferences and Open Houses 85

CHAPTER 6 Homework and Extracurriculars: Should You Still Be Involved in High School? 107

CHAPTER 7 The Real Value of Advanced Placement (AP) Courses—and Who Should Take Them 129

CHAPTER 8 College Isn't for Everyone: Is It Best for Your Child? 147

CHAPTER 9 The Dangers of Coddling: Helping Your Kids Develop Healthy Self-Esteem 165

CHAPTER 10 Making Sure Teens Know That the Way They Look and Sound Matters 179

CHAPTER 11 Getting Kids Organized: A Strong Foundation for a Lifetime of Success 195

CHAPTER 12 How to Prepare Your Teens for Adulthood 211

CONCLUSION: All We Can Do Is Our Best 231

NOTES 235

INDEX 238

ABOUT THE AUTHOR 246


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