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This book is a just a fantastic read! Duffy gives great advice, backs it up with interesting examples from his practice, and puts it all into nice easy chunks to digest (and try to put into practice). I always felt that my husband and I had moved from the parent role to more of a "coach" role for our teenagers, but was never really sure that I could explain why I felt it was better for them. He does all that and more. He also makes it clear that parenting teenagers shouldn't be a chore, that these are precious years that should be enjoyed. (Not that there won't be any tough spots, but you know what I mean.)

If you have time to read only one book about parenting teens, I would choose this one. (And I'm a librarian, so I see a fair number of parenting books.) I don't think you'll be disappointed.


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The Available Parent Radical Optimism for Raising Teens and Tweens Dr John Duffy Thomas Phelan PhD 9781573446570 Books Reviews

The Available Parent is a positive handbook for parents. It reinforces the positive behaviors they have and makes suggestions for other alternatives.
I have been confident that I am a fairly good parent. I read all of the "What to expect..." books when I was pregnant and when the kids were toddlers. I almost forgot to look for help during the scary teen years. I loved this book. I was surprised to find it was not just a guide but a good read. The stories were great. I know that I will handle situations better for having read it. It was like getting condensed therapy sessions in the privacy of my home!
Not only parents but teachers, coaches and anybody who has ongoing contact with kids needs to read this book. Great read!
The Available Parent by John Duffy is probably the best book on parenting tweens and teens I have ever come across! He is very honest in his approach and it very grounding. John Duffy shares particular ideas and ways to lower stress and maintain a sense of true family, even with crisis. His work as an adolescent therapist is the ground work for this book. And best if all, The Available Parent allows the parent/reader to reconnect with their children in such a loving way. All children and parents will greatly benefit from the wisdom in this book. Read this book right away, and the earlier the better!
Living with two teenage girls is not an easy task. As I was reading this book, I kept saying " Oh, I get it now". I realized, I didn't "get them". I can't say I agreed with all his tips but I am utilizing some and I can see the difference in my relationship with my girls. This book is practical with great examples and covers almost all the basis on parenting a teenager. It's an easy read.
This book will give parents, grandparents or anyone involved in the lives of teens and tweens a helping hand in understand how our children think and relate to different situations. I think helps to gives the child a voice towards getting the parent or guardian to relate to them with insight. I purchased a copy for myself (grandmother), my husband (who reads abundantly) and my daughter (parent of a preteen). She thanked me for giving it to her. I also added the book "Getting to Calm".
It gave me some good insight as to how to act and not react with my tween daughter. It also helped me think back to my childhood and the practices my parents used with me. Although I still run a tight ship at my house, it opened my eyes to how I've maybe been too demanding in some areas of parenting. I think it's a great book for parents with children of all ages to read.
This book is a just a fantastic read! Duffy gives great advice, backs it up with interesting examples from his practice, and puts it all into nice easy chunks to digest (and try to put into practice). I always felt that my husband and I had moved from the parent role to more of a "coach" role for our teenagers, but was never really sure that I could explain why I felt it was better for them. He does all that and more. He also makes it clear that parenting teenagers shouldn't be a chore, that these are precious years that should be enjoyed. (Not that there won't be any tough spots, but you know what I mean.)

If you have time to read only one book about parenting teens, I would choose this one. (And I'm a librarian, so I see a fair number of parenting books.) I don't think you'll be disappointed.