Toughlove Prescription How to Create And Enforce Boundaries for Your Teen

Stop your teen's behavior problems before they spin out of controlThe world has changed a lot in the quarter century since family therapists David and Phyllis York introduced their legendary Toughlovereg; program for saving teens in crisis. Now, inThe Toughlovereg; Prescription, Dr. Ron Zodkevitch picks up where the Yorks left off to arm parents with an original program for managing teens in today's digitized, R-rated world and averting crisesbeforethey start.From very serious problems such as drug addiction and violence to more common issues like smoking and body piercing, Dr. Zod arms you with the tools you need to deal with the whole gamut of teen-parenting challenges.You'll learn how to: Resolve conflicts and restore balance to your family Spot the signs of drug abuse and stop it in its tracks Talk to your teen about sex Work with teachers to keep your child on track at school Deal with the challenges of divorce and blended families Recognize the signs of mental illness and manage a mentally ill teenAlthough it prescribes discipline and setting limits,The Toughlovereg; Prescriptionisn't about turning teens into obedient robots. Rather, it's about keeping the lines of communication open and teaching them responsibility, cooperation, and the wisdom to make correct choices on their own.Zodkevitch, Ron is the author of 'Toughlove Prescription How to Create And Enforce Boundaries for Your Teen', published 2006 under ISBN 9780071464932 and ISBN 007146493X.