Parents I Need You, Now I am Adolescent

Parents I Need You, Now I am Adolescent

Contents

Foreword
Few Words
Acknowledgement

1. Bumps, No Boulders

2. Changes
. How will my child change between the ages of 10 and 14?

3. Being an Effective Parent
. What can I do to be a good parent for my early adolescent child?

4. Communication
. How can I communicate better with my child?

5. Independence
. How much independence should I give my child?

6. Confidence
. How can I help my child to become more confident?

7. Friendships
. How can I help my child to form good friendships and to resist harmful peer pressure?

8. Media
. What can I do to keep the media from being a bad influence on my child?

9. The Middle Grades
. What is school like for young adolescents?

10. Parents Involvement
. What's the best way for me to stay involved in my child's school activities?

11. Reading
. How can I help my child to be a successful reader?

12. Motivation
. How can I keep my child motivated to learn and do well, both in and out of school?

13. Values
. What can I do to help my child to develop good values and to learn right from wrong?

14. Problems
. How can I tell - and what can I do - if my child is having a serious problem? . Alcohol or Tobacco Use . Eating Disorders . Depression and Suicide . Learning Disabilities

15. Conclusion
Tips To Help Your Child through Early Adolescence
Resources