Parents I Need You, Now I Am Adolescent

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