Power Phrases for Parents: Teen Edition

Parents know that conflict with their teen is inevitable. But when it occurs many struggle with finding the appropriate thing to say. In her easy-to-use guidebook Dr. Cameron Caswell shares over one thousand powerful phrases to help parents of adolescents handle even the most challenging situations with poise and grace and quickly resolve issues before they spiral out of control. Dr. Caswell-a family coach and developmental psychologist-puts the right words at parents fingertips to help them address tough topics such as bullying Internet safety sex drinking cutting and more. She also provides talking tips useful resources informational cheat sheets and customizable contracts to empower parents to: Address disrespect Boost self-esteem Cool down heated situations Encourage accountability Enforce rules and consequences Provide constructive feedback Say no with authority Tackle tough topics