Parenting a Teen Girl: A Crash Course on Conflict, Communication & Connection with Your Teenage Daughter

Lucie Hemmen, PhD

Mar 2022 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Amy Tallmadge

About this audiobook

It's not easy to be a teen girl, and it's definitely not easy parenting one. Parents everywhere struggle to respond appropriately to challenging behavior, hit-or-miss communication, and fluctuating moods commonly exhibited by teenage girls. More than previous generations, today's teen girls face a daunting range of stressors that put them at risk for a range of serious issues, including self-harming behaviors, substance abuse, eating disorders, anxiety, and depression. Is it any wonder that parents are overwhelmed? Parenting a Teen Girl is a guide for busy parents who want bottom-line information and tips that make sense-and work. It also offers scripts to improve communication, and exercises to navigate stressful interactions with skill and compassion. Whether your teen girl is struggling with academic pressure, social difficulties, physical self-care, or technology overload, this book offers practical advice to help you connect with your teen girl. In this book, you will learn how to: maximize your teen's healthy development; understand what underlies her moods and behavior; implement strategies for positive results; communicate effectively about difficult issues; and enjoy and appreciate time with your teen daughter.

About the author

Lucie Hemmen, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist who has worked for over twenty years to strengthen communication between teens and parents. The mother of two teen daughters named Marley and Daisy, Hemmen lives and practices in Santa Cruz, California.

Amy Tallmadge lives in the Atlanta, Georgia, area with her husband, her two cats, and multiple incomplete craft projects. She is originally from Saskatchewan, Canada, and frequently works as an actress, voice-over artist, audiobook narrator, and other fun creative things.