STUDENT ASSISTANCE TEAM BOOK LIST FOR FAMILIES

 

 

  1. Helping Your Troubled Teen-Learning to Recognize, Understand and Address Destructive Behavior of Todays Teens

“At last, a book written to help parents and those who work with TEENAGERS understand what is going on in those adolescent brains. I now have a much better understanding of what emotional changes my two teenagers are going through, what behavior I can expect, and what to do if some of the trouble signs clearly outlined in the book start to appear in their behavior. I know that this book has helped me understand them and relate to them with new insight that can only help. Thanks for writing this!” Amazon customer review

 

 

  1. Generation MySpace-helping your teen survive online adolescence

 

           

 

 

  1. When To Worry-How to Tell if Your Teen Needs Help and What To Do About It.

“Hold on tight because Dr. Lisa takes you on a wild ride through the moods and behavior of today's teens. You may learn things about your children you   never wanted to know--but you will be so grateful you found out. As a single mother of two teenagers, what a blessing to have such a book!”  Amazon customer review

 

   

 

  1. 10 Days To A Less Defiant Child-The Breakthrough Program for Overcoming Your

 Child's Difficult Behavior

Defiant children know how to push parents to the limits. This book provides very straight  forward advice that parents can use to de-escalate situations so things don't go from bad to worse--something that defiant kids are really good at doing. Dr Bernstein did a great job of  breaking it down into simple terms how parents can do things differently and why. Well  done!” Amazon customer review

 

 

     5.    Boy's Adrift-The Five Factors Driving the Growing Epidemic of Unmotivated Boys and Underachieving Young Men

I would highly recommend this book! It is easy to follow, gives insight into so many different factors of boys development today from plastics, to video games, to roll models etc. Everyone should read this book to help them understand boys on a new level. Staff   review

 

               

           

      6. Uncommom Sense for Parents with Teenagers

“This book has helped me make a 180 degree shift in how I view my teenager and my role as parent. In the past, when in a conflict with my son, I would react in frustration. Now, I'm able to   look at him as a human on the winding, uneven path to becoming a mature adult. Instead of    feeling frustrated, and thus reacting in an angry unproductive way, I find I want to help him      learn to be an adult. He doesn't always like what I do to 'help' him, but he will someday..”. Amazon customer review

 

        

 

7.  Yes, Your Teen is Crazy-Loving Your Kid Without Losing Your Mind

I'm a psychologist, but I work with other peoples' teens - not my own. I now have a 13 year old, and am not doing as well with my own child as I do with other peoples' kids. This book is a        must-have for parents of "normal" and "troubled" teens. If you get any book - get this one, and get a few extra copies - you'll be giving them to your freinds and family as gifts”.Amazon  customer review

 

                 

 

8.  Staying Connected To Your Teenager-How to Keep Them Talking to You and How to Hear  What They're Really Saying

I just finished this and passed it on to my husband to read (after highlighting many sections that apply specifically to our relationship with our 15 year old daughter). I learned so many things from this book - about myself AND my daughter. One of the most helpful discoveries was realizing that she actually is a normal and fairly typical teenager and, much to my relief, is not in need of an exorcism. I've seen a difference already in our ability to communicate effectively with each other and I'll refer to this book again and again ... especially with our son's teenage years just around the corner.” Amazon customer review