The author of Wonderful Ways to Be a Family shares sixty practical ways to build a loving bond between you and your teenager. While there are a lot of highs to parenting, there are plenty of challenges, particularly when it comes to teens. While we were all teenagers once, we often can't understand what our own teens are going through. But there are certain habits you can pick up that can make the teen years easier for both you and your child. Just because your relationship with your teen looks different doesn't mean it's any less meaningful. The shifts that come may seem unwelcome at first, but as you learn to adapt and respond in a way that connects with your teen rather than pushes them further away, the changes are easier to work through. Recognizing that you're growing and learning as you go, it's important to understand boundaries with teens, and give them the space to do their own growing. Author and licensed clinical social worker Judy Ford offers honest and valuable advice to parents who feel depleted and desolate when it comes to their relationship with their teen. With gentle wisdom and a healthy dose of good humor, Ford guides parents and teenagers through one of the most difficult times in parenting. Learn how to shift the focus from the hardships and the mishaps to the joys and heartfelt moments. Read this book by bestselling author and mother Judy Ford and discover . . . Easy-to-follow advice for parents presented in 60 two-page essays Powerful and poignant examples from true life stories A how-to guide for loving your teens, even when it seems impossible Praise for Wonderful Ways to Love a Teen "Comforting words of wisdom for every parent who's overwhelmed at the prospect of nurturing children through the teen years." — USA Today "This common sense yet inspirational guide to parenting a teen is ideal for busy parents." — Atlanta Parent
