Parenting Today's Teenager is the culmination of information which Geri Carter has collected and presented over several years of teaching parenting classes. Written specifically for modern parents, reading the book is like taking a dynamic eight-week parenting course, complete with real life examples, with the ability to access information at your finger tips. Written in an easy-to-understand format, it gives readers a workable theory of parenting and plenty of parenting skills to try and to apply. The book addresses: Tapping into your teens' Strengths and Positive personality traits. Ways to truly Encourage young people. How to incorporate Family Meetings into your family's routine. Using Consequences effectively. A workable plan for Chores and Allowance. Ways to help teens to Open Up and KEEP talking. AND much, much more! If you are looking for ways to improve the relationship between you and your teen, improve cooperation in the day to day operation of your home, or to improve the sense of teamwork and belonging in your home, then Parenting Today's Teenager is the book you!