Product Description

How you set boundaries with your teens is among the most important aspects of your parent-child relationship. Unfortunately, this ability does not come automatically with parenthood. Here Jane Bluestein, a former teacher and counselor, looks at 20 relationship-building techniques all parents can use to set limits with their teens. You'll learn the essential arts of loving, motivating, accepting, negotiating, respecting, acknowledging, communicating, supporting, empowering, trusting . . . and much more.

These practical strategies for boundary setting will enable you to avoid conflict, resolve problems and establish a foundation of mutual love and respect. As a result of learning to set healthy boundaries, you may actually begin to enjoy your children's teen years!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #62685 in Books
• Published on: 1993-12-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 200 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9781558742796
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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About the Author
Jane Bluestein, Ph.D., is a dynamic and entertaining speaker who lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and specializes in promoting positive adult-child relationships. She has appeared internationally as a speaker and talk-show guest, including several appearances as a guset expert on National Public Radio, The Vicki! Show, TalkNews Television, and The Oprah Winfrey Show. Bluestein serves on the board of the National Council for Self-esteem and has authored several books, including 21st Century Discipline, Being a Successful Teacher, Parents in a Pressure Cooker, and Parents, Teens & Boundaries, as well as dozens of magazine articles.

Customer Reviews

On target
I have been doing family therapy for 15+ years. This is by far the best book I have ever seen for parents of teenagers. I almost always recommend it. And I sure wish I had had it to read when my kids were teens. The biggest problem is it's hard to find. Now that I see that Amazon has it, that's no longer a problem.

Straightforward, clearly written guide to working with teens
Useful for parents or anyone working with teens, this book provides ideas, situation descriptions and creative solutions to problems with homework, peer pressure, curfews and communication. Sensible solutions are suggested, sources for further information are provided. Very readable. This is one of those "why didn't I know about this book earlier" texts.

Thoughtful, caring book for parents of children of all ages.
I really enjoyed reading this book. I thought the author's discussion of the subject was clear, concise and made (practical) sense. She paints a picture that is full of hope not the doom and gloom most people speak of when talking about today's teens