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 - Whats the best way for me to stay involved in my childs school activities? 11. Reading - How can I help my child to be a successful reader? 12. Motivation