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