Parents I Need You, Now I Am Adolescent

Parents I Need You, Now I am Adolescent Contents Foreword Few Words Acknowledgement 1. Bumps, No Boulders 2. Changes How will my child change between the ages of 10 and 14? 3. Being an Effective Parent What can I do to be a good parent for my early adolescent child? 4. Communication How can I communicate better with my child? 5. Independence How much independence should I give my child? 6. Confidence How can I help my child to become more confident? 7. Friendships How can I help my child to form good friendships and to resist harmful peer pressure? 8. Media What can I do to keep the media from being a bad influence on my child? 9. The Middle Grades What is school like for young adolescents? 10. Parents Involvement What's the best way for me to stay involved in my child's school activities? 11. Reading How can I help my child to be a successful reader? 12. Motivation How can I keep my child motivated to learn and do well, both in and out of school? 13. Values What can I do to help my child to develop good values and to learn right from wrong? 14. Problems How can I tell - and what can I do - if my child is having a serious problem? Alcohol or Tobacco Use Eating Disorders Depression and Suicide Learning Disabilities 15. Conclusion Tips To Help Your Child through Early Adolescence Resources