Parenting Through Puberty: Mood Swings, Acne, and Growing Pains [Paperback]

Puberty is tough on kids—and maybe even more so on parents!Parenting Through Pubertyexplains the physical and emotional changes you can expect to see in your child. Dr. Kowal-Connelly covers the nitty-gritty of adolescents’ changing bodies, and, critically, addresses the emotional toll puberty can take, covering issues of moodiness, body image, and self-esteem. Dr. Kowal-Connelly's reassuring advice also includes ways to encourage your tween or teen to embrace a healthy, active lifestyle in these crucial years, with tips on exercise and nutrition.

"This book is extremely well written and informative.I recommend this book to all parents and health care providers looking to equip themselves with the most up-to-date information about puberty." —Robert C. Lee, DO, MS, FAAP; associate pediatric program director, member of Bright Futures Expert Panel on Middle Childhood, NYU Winthrop Hospital
 

"Get a refreshing and valuable perspective along with hands-on advice about puberty, emotional changes, and all those unavoidable pitfalls of raising an adolescent." —Jack Levine, MD, FAAP; clinical assistant professor, Department of Pediatrics, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

"This book is like having an 'adolescence coach' to navigate you through the inevitable challenges of parenting through puberty! ...Filled with resources, checklists, and techniques to assist with important conversations, this book is very current, relevant, and empowering!" —Diana M. Filiano, DSW; director, child welfare training program, Stony Brook University School of Social Welfare

"This is a must read for all parents prior to or at any time during their child’s adolescence. Turn to this book again and again as every child, at different stages of development, will present his or her own unique needs." —SarahlĂ3