Book
Parenting in the eye of the storm : the adoptive parent's guide to navigating the teen years / Katie Naftzger ; Foreword by Adam Pertman. --
Record details
- ISBN: 1785927019 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 9781785927010 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: 159 pages ; 22 cm
- Publisher: Londin ; Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2017.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and Internet addresses. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 31.99 |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Adopted children. Parenting. Parent and teenager. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | PC 649.145 Naf | 31681020059150 | NONFICPBK | Available | - |
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
Parenting a teenager is not easy and parenting an adopted teen has its own unique set of challenges. Full of practical and reassuring advice, this book will help you to steer and support your teen as they set out on the voyage of emerging adulthood, including issues surrounding relationships and identity. - Jessica Kingsley Pub
Adult adoptee and family therapist Katie Naftzger shares her personal and professional wisdom in this guide to help adoptive parents remain a calm parental influence in the midst of stormy and erratic teen behavior. This guide describes the essential skills you need to help your adopted teen confidently face the challenges of growing up and outlines four key goals for adoptive parents:
· To move from rescuing to responding
· To set adoption-sensitive limits and ground rules
· To have connecting conversations
· To help your teen envision their future
Parenting in the Eye of the Storm contains invaluable insights for adoptive parents and simple strategies you can use to prepare your adopted teen for the journey ahead and strengthen the family bond in the process. It provides answers, guidance and understanding - working as a road-map through the tempestuous teenage years.
