WHEN THINGS GET CRAZY WITH YOUR TEEN
The Why, The How, and What to Do NOW
Teens can often turn the world upside down without a moment's notice. Whether they are trying to get out of the house in an outfit that leaves too little to the imagination, coming home drunk from the sophomore semi-formal, or just refuse to clean up their rooms, teens have a knack for stirring things up that requires an immediate but thoughtful response!
When these things happen, parents need handy, actionable advice that they can access right away. They need to know exactly what to do, what not to do, what to say, and what not to say. And they need to know right now. What they need is WHEN THINGS GET CRAZY WITH YOUR TEEN: The Why, The How, and What to Do NOW (McGraw-Hill; January 2009; Hardcover: $22.95). The book is designed as an indispensable, easy-to-reference parenting guide. Bestselling author and licensed psychologist Michael Bradley draws upon his years of experience as an adolescent psychologist - and as a parent in the trenches himself - and tells other parents exactly how to act, what to say, and not to say in any situation, big and small.
Using crisp, believable, and engaging anecdotes and the sage advice that has made him a widely sought-after parenting expert, Bradley draws a vivid picture of what teens are going through, helps parents understand the situation from their eyes, and most importantly, gives parents the first tools they need to tackle these difficult moments together.
Dr. Bradley's advice for when a teen's room is a mess:
DO
• Remain calm and don't nag or yell
• Calmly ask for some effort, telling him that you are a tad neurotic about this
• Offer incentives for some (not perfect) neatness
• Offer to work with her once a week to help shovel out her room
DON'T
• Be sarcastic
• Clean his room for him
• Make fun of her room to her or others (especially to her friends)
• Go to war (where he feels that you really, personally dislike who he is because he is messy)
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Michael Bradley, Ed.D., is a psychologist and award-winning author specializing in adolescent behavior and is certified by the American College of Professional Psychology in the treatment of substance abuse disorders. He has appeared frequently on "Today," "Good Morning America," CNN, and National Public Radio and has authored several books including the bestselling Yes, Your Teen Is Crazy: Loving Your Kids without Losing Your Mind. Bradley holds a doctorate in psychology from Temple University and has received ten national awards for his books, including a Ben Franklin Award and William Penn Humanitarian Award.
If you own a teen (or feel owned by one) the experts agree you need this book:
"...a wonderful, straightforward, and extremely helpful book.
Michael Bradley's advice is always compassionate, very much on the mark, and above all, realistic."
- Anthony E. Wolf, Ph.D., bestselling author of
Get Out of My Life, but First Could You Drive Me and Cheryl to the Mall
"Raising teens can be quite a bumpy ride. When Things Get Crazy With Your Teen supplies an easy-to-read, practical, and valuable road map for the trip." - David Walsh, Ph.D., author of Why Do They Act That Way?
"Exceptional...This is a book that I will highly recommend, not just to parents of my adolescent patients
but for all parents attempting to raise teenagers in today's complex and stress-filled world."
- Sam Goldstein, Ph.D., coauthor of Raising Resilient Children
"Parents will find fresh insights and concrete, no-nonsense help throughout..."
- Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish, authors of How to Talk So Teens Will Listen & Listen So Teens Will Talk
WHEN THINGS GET CRAZY WITH YOUR TEEN: The Why, The How, and What to Do NOW by Michael Bradley, Ed.D.; McGraw-Hill; January 2009; Hardcover: $22.95; 288 pages; ISBN-10: 0-07-154571-9; ISBN-13: 978-0-07-154571-6
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