Parenting Teenagers: Systematic Training for Effective Parenting of Teenagers - Softcover

Dinkmeyer Jr., Donald; McKay, Gary D.

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9780785414681: Parenting Teenagers: Systematic Training for Effective Parenting of Teenagers

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ISBN 10: 0785414681 ISBN 13: 9780785414681

Publisher: American Guidance Service, 1998

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Parents know the challenges of raising teenagers. This popular STEP (Systematic Training for Effective Parenting) guide is filled with easy-to-understand-and-apply skills that helps parents connect with teens and deal with their "issues." From the STEP/teen program, with practical guidance on social pressure, dating, grades, career plans, and alcohol, tobacco, and drug abuse prevention. This handbook is an excellent choice for parents who want to improve their relationship with teens.

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As a substance abuse prevention specialist, I really appreciate the chapter focus on alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. It is encouraging to support parent involvement in community groups.
Barbara Browe, Prevention Director/CARE, Clinton Township, MI"

Examples are real-life situations that parents in my community can relate to.
Doug Haugsby, Information Services Support Supervisor, Sanford, FL"

Each chapter lays the foundation for the next in perfect order and includes important topics like suicide, body image, etc.
Ellen Borowka, MA, counselor, Santa Monica, CA"

It is simple, clear, but not condescending.
Andrea Rothenberg, Director, Health Education, New York, NY"

About the Author:

Don Dinkmeyer, Sr., PhD (1924-2001), was a pioneer in the fields of elementary school counseling, Adlerian psychotherapy, classroom guidance, parent education, group counseling and marriage enrichment. He authored and co-authored 35 books and 125 professional journal articles, as well as psychological education programs like STEP in the areas of parenting, marriage enrichment, classroom guidance, and teaching. Dinkmeyer received lifetime achievement awards from several professional organizations.

Gary D. McKay, PhD (Tucson, Arizona) is the co-author of twelve books and programs, including "How You Feel is Up To You," "Raising Respectful Kids In a Rude World" and "Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP)," the world's leading parent education program. He is a retired psychologist and a diplomate in Adlerian Psychology (North American Society of Adlerian Psychology -- NASAP) who conducts workshops for his publications in North America and Europe.

Don Dinkmeyer, Jr., PhD, NCC, is co-author of the STEP (Systematic Training for Effective Parenting) parent education programs. He has also co authored numerous educational programs such as Systematic Training for Effective Teaching (STET), Preparing Responsible and Effective Parents (PREP), and the DUSO programs, as well as professional articles and textbooks. He has conducted workshops for parents, teachers and families across the world for more than 30 years, believing "every child has the right to an education - of their parents." He is the second generation of a family whose commitment to helping families has touched millions across all continents (except Antarctica!).

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