How to Talk So Teens Will Listen and Listen So Teens Will Talk

Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish offer guidance for parents navigating communication with teenagers. Building on their earlier books Siblings Without Rivalry and How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk, this volume addresses the specific challenges of the adolescent years. The book covers topics including curfews, cliques, sex, and drugs, providing straightforward advice in an accessible style. It presents communication skills and strategies designed to help parents and teens resolve conflicts and build stronger family relationships. Key sections address dealing with teen emotions such as disappointment, anger, and anxiety; engaging cooperation through alternatives to nagging and threats; moving beyond punishment to encourage responsibility; discussing sensitive topics like sex, drugs, and peer pressure; and using a step-by-step problem-solving process to find solutions that work for both parent and teen.