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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 W. Phelan PhD
Narrated by: Paul Costanzo
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From rule breaking and risk taking to defensive communication and disrespect, parenting a teenager can feel like modern warfare - but it doesn't have to be that way. In 1-2-3 Magic Teen, internationally renowned parenting expert Thomas W. Phelan explains how to better understand your teenager, which problems are not worth fighting over, and why your child's behavior likely matches the definition of a normal adolescent. With helpful, straightforward advice backed up by research and parent-tested strategies, 1-2-3 Magic Teen will help you establish a calmer, more respectful home and family life and show you how to guide your teenager into healthy, functional young adulthood. In this book you'll find tools and advice tailored for the challenges of a teen lifestyle, including:

  • Forgetting to do chores
  • Absence in family outings
  • Drop in grades
  • Missed curfews
  • Parties and drinking
  • Work responsibilities

©2016 ParentMagic, Inc. (P)2017 Tantor Conflict Resolution Dysfunctional Families Dysfunctional Relationships Parenting & Families Relationships Teenagers Magic Parenting Teens Family Conflict

Critic Reviews

"Few authors are as successful as Phelan and for good reason. His guidance is consistently sound, on target, and presented in an upbeat, practical way." ( Library Journal)
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Our family has been practicing the ‚123 Magic for kids‘ for over 10 years and it’s been working well for everyone involved. But with teenagers needing a more mature approach I turned to this book hoping for guidance. Again Dr. Phelan does not disappoint. Full of practical, hands-on tips this book offers suggestions on how to assess rule-breaking in the grand scheme of things, set reasonable boundaries and what to do when these still get crossed. It reminds parents to self-assess and look at how we contribute to the relationship with our teenagers, and the positive steps we can take to stay connected.
The many examples in the book are ver help.
I highly recommend this book, even if you haven’t read or practiced 123magic for kids.

Great continuation on ‚123 Magic for kids‘

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