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A Parent's Guide to Teens: The Growing Season Video and Guide

Ronald L. Pitzer, Family Sociologist, University of Minnesota, in collaboration with over 40 family development experts

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Image: LogoA Parent's Guide to Positive Parenting of Teens: The Growing Season is a unique guide and video set that gives you thoughful answers to everyday parenting dilemmas. The easy-to-read, colorful guide is loaded with practical parenting ideas, tips and advice brought to life in the one-hour companion video.

The Growing Season is a great resource for parents, schools, libraries, social service agencies, or anyone who wants to know what makes teens tick!


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Table of Contents
Introduction 3
Parenting Teens Today 5
Obstacles during the teen years 5
What teens need to be successful 7
Giving equal time to the joys and challenges of parenting teens 8
What teenagers need from parents, teachers, and other adults 9
Family activities 9
Perception, Misperception, and Self-fulfilling Prophecy 11
Perception and problem solving 12
Perception and emotions 12
Perception and self-fulfilling prophecies 13
Stereotyping 13
Family activities 14
Adolescent Development 17
Physical changes 17
Emotional changes 19
Changes in thinking 21
Crossing paths: adolescence and midlife 24
Family activities 26
Communication Between Parents and Teen 29
10 ways to talk to your teen 30
Listening-really listening 31
Barriers to communication 33
Family activities 33
Conflict 35
Why do parents and teens have so much conflict? 36
Ways to minimize and deal with conflicts and power struggles 37
Communication and understanding are key to solving conflict 39
Use mistakes to your advantage 39
Managing your anger 39
Resources for parents who want help 40
Family activities 41
Discipline 43
Using discipline 44
Humor 45
Guiding your teen 45
Correct your teen's misbehavior 46
Parenting styles 47
Maintaining and building a positive relationship with your teen 48
Family activities. 49
Decision Making 51
Teens need to practice decision-making skills 51
Seven steps to responsible decision making 53
Family activities 55
Friends and Peers 57
Teens and their close friendships 57
Cliques, crowds, and popularity 59
Tips for parents 60
Causes for worry 63
Family activities 63
Hot Topics Q and A 65
Dating 65
Sexual activity 65
Dating violence 66
Gay, lesbian and bisexual teens 68
Teens and money 69
Teens and jobs 70
School work 70
Teens and chores 71
Smoking 72
Alcohol 73
Other drug use 74
Depression and suicide 75
Respect and tolerance 77
Sports 77
Teen parties 78
Resources 79
Credits 87
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