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    Thriving the Teen Years: beyond surviving
    Thriving the Teen Years: beyond surviving
    Thriving the Teen Years: beyond surviving
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    Thriving the Teen Years: beyond surviving

    By Julie Messner

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    It is hard to be a teen in today's world and it is hard to be a parent of a teen. This book helps align parents and teens to meet in the middle and form a strong and supportive relationship that can not only survive the teen years but thrive. It helps parents and teens to meet in the middle and bridge the teen years together. The bulk of the book is written for parents, with parenting tips and need-to-know information on current key topics. There is also a smaller section of the book for the teen, encouraging them to be their very best and meet their parent's efforts to support them.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBookBaby
    Release dateDec 11, 2023
    ISBN9798350929515
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      Thriving the Teen Years - Julie Messner

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      Copyright © 2023 by Dr. Julie Messner

      All rights reserved.

      No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means, including information storage and retrieval systems, without written permission from the author, except for the use of brief quotations in a book review.

      Edited by Patricia Ogilvie, Pro Risk Enterprises Ltd.

      ISBN: 979-8-35092-950-8

      eBook ISBN: 979-8-35092-951-5

      Praise For

      Thriving the Teen Years

      "Such great insight … Loved all the techniques on how

      to relate and strengthen my relationship with my teen.

      A definite read for all parents with tween to teenage children.

      Jennifer, Mother of two

      "It is a great guide to help foster respectful

      dialogue between teens and parents."

      Dr. Sandra Peak, Pediatrician

      "There is an overwhelming amount of parenting advice these days, and it is hard to decide whom to listen to. I appreciate

      Dr. Messner’s clear and concise message. It was reassuring

      to know I am on the right track but adding easy to implement

      strategies has strengthened our relationships."

      Paige, Mother of three

      "Dr. Messner’s passion for building healthy families is

      evident in her wise and practical book which guides

      readers to more intentional parenting."

      Jacquelyn Muniz, PsyD

      About the Author

      Dr. Julie Messner is passionate about helping kids of all ages while supporting and encouraging parents and caregivers. She is a mom of four very wonderful and quite different children. Two have recently graduated from the teen years, the third is about to exit teen years and the fourth is just getting started. Her kiddos have taught her so much and helped her grow as a mother, pediatrician, and person.

      She also has an over fifteen-year relationship with an orphanage in Honduras. She loves these children as her own. Over the years, she has seen babies and toddlers grow into teens and young adults who need to find their place in a challenging world. She strives to educate and prepare these fragile kiddos for life outside the orphanage.

      In addition, Dr. Messner enjoys educating, advising, and supporting her patients within her pediatric practice. She has learned so much from listening to her teen patients through the years and hearing of their struggles and concerns. She cherishes the trust they place in her to guide them. In her over twenty-five years of practice, she has delighted in helping teens and parents unite to form a greater understanding and support of one another. She wants each of her patients to live their absolute best lives.

      It is from these passions and experiences that Dr. Messner decided to author this book and share her experiences with the sincere hope of strengthening more families and making the teen years much more rewarding and successful for both parents and teens.

      A part of the proceeds from this book will go to fund the orphanage that Dr. Messner supports.

      Dedication

      I am indebted to many who have blessed my life:

      I am immensely grateful to my incredible parents who have shown me unconditional love and given me such a solid foundation.

      My four children have made my life so complete and wonderful while teaching me so much. I love all of you more than you will ever know and am so thankful you call me Mom.

      Dan, your love and encouragement give

      me the confidence to be more.

      I have learned from many colleagues through the years and owe them my sincere gratitude.

      I so appreciate all the patients and their families

      who have trusted me with their care.

      Many family members and friends have adamantly supported me and my children through the most difficult times and celebrated with us in the joyful times. Thank you for being with us!

      Contents

      Praise For Thriving the Teen Years

      About the Author

      Dedication

      Part I – Parents

      Introduction

      Chapter 1: Relationship

      Chapter 2: Resist Comparing

      Chapter 3: Communication

      Chapter 4: Family and Support

      Chapter 5: What Every Parent Needs to Know

      Chapter 6: Social Media

      Chapter 7: Mental Health

      Chapter 8: Drugs

      Chapter 9: Sex

      Chapter 10: Advocation

      Chapter 11: Faith

      Chapter 12: Conclusion

      Chapter 13: Parental Discussion or Reflection Questions

      Bibliography

      Part II – Teens

      Introduction

      Chapter 14: Trust

      Chapter 15: Friendships

      Chapter 16: Mental Health

      Chapter 17: Drugs

      Chapter 18: Sex

      Chapter 19: Social Media

      Chapter 20: Self-Care

      Chapter 21: Family

      Chapter 22: Faith

      Chapter 23: Conclusion

      Chapter 24: Teen Reflection Questions

      Bibliography

      About the Author

      Part 1 –

      Parents

      Introduction

      Parenting a teen can be exhausting and challenging, but it can also be

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