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Be the parent your teenager needs. Teens retreat to their rooms for lots of reasons: gaming, social media, low self-esteem or just establishing independence. The problem is, if your teen won't talk to you, it's very hard to know what's going on, when to worry and how best to help.. This book offers concrete tips on how you can maintain a good relationship and support your teen's wellbeing despite that often-closed bedroom door, including:. real-world wins and everyday actions to build connectionthe blueprint for how to get a reluctant teen to spend time with you (and why it really matters that you persevere) tips on how to communicate effectively (without nagging!) strategies for tackling tricky issues like compulsive gaming, obsessive phone use and social anxietyan honest look at the difficult emotions that we experience when our child starts pushing us awayThe presence of a caring, supportive adult is the most important factor in helping teens grow into happy young adults.
About the Author
Anita Cleare (MA, AdvDip) is a parenting speaker, writer and coach who supports working parents to balance successful careers with being a parent. She writes the award-nominated 'Thinking Parenting' blog () and delivers expert parenting seminars, webinars and one-to-one support. Anita has studied developmental psychology (child development) to postgraduate level and is an accredited Triple P® parenting coach. A leading UK parenting expert, she speaks at events internationally and is regularly featured as a parenting expert on TV and radio. She is Director of the Positive Parenting Project. Anita has a talent for helping busy working parents understand what makes their children tick and implement small changes that make a huge difference. You can follow Anita on Instagram (@anitacleare_parenting) or Twitter (@thinking_parent) and find the Positive Parenting Project on Facebook (
