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Are you concerned or frustrated with the choices your child makes when it comes to their peer groups, study habits, and use of social media? Do you feel your child is pushing you away and your connection is weakening?Are you unsure of the next steps you should take to help your child succeed? A whole new set of parenting concerns arise during tween and teenhood that can be overwhelming for any parent. The Ultimate Guide to Raising Teens and Tweens offers a step-by-step plan for raising your adolescent through this tumultuous time. Douglas Haddad provides specific, proven tools for you to help your child become a problem solver and grow to be smart, successful, and self-disciplined. In The Ultimate Guide to Raising Teens and Tweens, you will:Discover the secrets of effective communication with your childLearn the techniques to stop behavior problems right in their tracks when they happenKnow the strategies to best motivate your child and unlock their potentialFind out how to set appropriate limits and hold your child accountable for their actionsUnderstand today's "child-limiting challenges" and the solutions for handling them with your childEvery parent wants the best for their child, and these years can be fraught with challenges: bullying, violence, gambling, sex, smoking, alcohol, substance use, eating disorders, depression, suicide, unhealthy eating, lack of physical activity, etc. Making sense of these challenges, this book offers exercises for incorporating the ten child unlimited tools into your parenting style and anecdotes to illustrate strategies and techniques. Supported by current research, the tools found in these pages will serve as a guide for any family with tweens or teens.
About the Author
Douglas "Dr. Doug" Haddad, Ph.D. is an award-winning middle school teacher, author, and parenting and education expert. He is the author of THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO RAISING TEENS AND TWEENS: STRATEGIES FOR UNLOCKING YOUR CHILD'S FULL POTENTIAL. Dr. Doug has been awarded "Teacher of the Year" in his Connecticut school district and is serving as a Teacher Ambassador in Public Education in the State of Connecticut. He has taught over 2,000 students in his 17 years as an educator, working with children from all different backgrounds and abilities and has helped them transition from being kids into young adults.
Dr. Doug is a regular guest expert on television, blogger, contributing writer, and has been featured in many national print and online outlets. He has worked as a coach, mentor, personal trainer, nutrition counselor, and tai chi ch'uan and reiki master. He is certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a Performance Enhancement Specialist for elite athletes.
Dr. Doug penned an earlier parenting and child guidance book, SAVE YOUR KIDS...NOW!: THE REVOLUTIONARY GUIDE TO HELPING YOUTH CONQUER TODAY'S CHALLENGES. He also co-authored a health and fitness book, TOP TEN TIPS FOR TIP TOP SHAPE: SUPER HEALTH PROGRAMS FOR ALL PROFESSIONAL FIELDS.
In addition to his work as an author, educator and parenting coach, Douglas Haddad is a modern-day Renaissance man who has also been on stage singing, playing piano, writing music, performing voice-overs for various companies and products, and acting in theatrical performances, film, television, and commercials over the years.
Dr. Doug lives in Connecticut with his wife. To learn more, visit www.doughaddad.com.
