Product Description

Parents can easily feel overwhelmed when suddenly faced with a moody, defiant, unfocused, unpredictable, angry or overly sensitive teenager. They wonder if these changes are a normal part of adolescence of if their teen is in need of help.

When to Worry helps parents distinguish typical teenage behaviors from those that merit concern. It then walks parents through steps they can take to help troubled teens before it's too late. Parents will learn:

Warning signs of potential problems
Which strategy works best for each issue
How to effectively communicate with teens
How and where to get professional help
The pros and cons of medication for teens

When to Worry provides essential information on problematic teenage issues: mood swings, rebellion and defiance, school difficulties, teen depression, ADHD, alcohol and drug use, self-injury ("cutting"), low self-esteem, delinquency, learning disabilities, out of control teens, worries/fears and stress, eating disorders, aggression, bipolar disorder, aspergers, teen suicide, trauma, and more.

Parents learn how to recognize warning signs of important teen problems and are given specific "dos and don'ts" to decrease their teen's struggles and increase peace in the family home.

Compassionate and reassuring, this practical and user-friendly guide is invaluable to any adult concerned about a teenage child.

When to Worry was awarded a 2007 iParenting Media Award for "Outstanding Book"

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #226930 in Books
• Published on: 2007-07-18
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 400 pages

Review
""When to Worry" is a gem. Boesky's compassion for parents and their children shines through on every page. Her solid knowledge, astute appraisals and calls for action make this book a sound and reliable reference not only for parents, but for anyone working with families and teens."

-"Counseling Today Magazine"

About the Author
Lisa Boesky, Ph.D. (San Diego, CA) is a child/adolescent psychologist and one of the country's most respected experts on troubled teens. Known in the field as "Dr. Lisa," she is an active public speaker and trains thousands of parents and professionals each year on how to identify and manage troubled teens.