By Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish (Harper Paperbacks, 2006)
Faber and Mazlish, authors of some of the best books on parenting, provide ways parents of older kids can maintain a healthy relationship with them.
By Jane Nelsen (Three Rivers Press, 2000)
Nelsen, a psychologist and mother of seven, offers practical ways to keep a positive relationship with older children 鈥� especially how to resolve problems and discipline your child without fighting.
By Jennifer Lippincott and Robin M. Deutsch (Ballantine Books, 2005)
Great advice on understanding older children and how to help them make smart decisions by following these three guidelines: stay safe, show respect, and keep in touch.
By Michael Riera (Da Capo Press, 2003)
Riera, a former school counselor and principal, gives helpful advice on how to keep the lines of communication open with your teen.
By Pat Sasso and Steve Sasso (Sorin Books, 2006)
By parenting with “T.L.C.”聽鈥斅爓hich according to Pat and Steve Sasso stand for “Time, Limits, and Caring” 鈥� you can have a strong, positive, and caring relationship with your child.
By Michael J. Bradley (McGraw-Hill, 2008)
What should you do when your older child doesn’t do what you ask, wears inappropriate clothes, flunks out, talks back? This easy-to-use guide from a leading expert on ‘tween and teen behavior helps parents understand what to do 鈥� and what not to do!
