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Wise-Minded Parenting: 7 Essentials for Raising Successful Tweens + Teens

An exclusive ParentMap book by Laura S. Kastner, Ph.D. with Kristen A. Russell

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Published on: February 01, 2013

Wise-Minded Parenting

Raising a happy and successful teenager is a challenge for any parent, even the most patient and wisest among us. Parenting adolescents requires all sorts of skills that most of us don’t naturally possess. In this down-to-earth, practical guide, you’ll learn how to tap your “wise mind” to calmly navigate even the stormiest of parenting moments. You'll learn how to preserve your loving relationship while emphasizing the building blocks for success:

The 7 essentials of happy, healthy teens:

  • Secure attachment to parents
  • Self-control
  • Academic success
  • Social thriving
  • Emotional flourishing
  • Strong character
  • Physical health

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“This is a great book— a must read for all parents”
- John Gottman, Ph.D., author, "Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child “

"…a welcome resource for parents who want to understand what really works to build success in teens.”
- Carol Dweck, Ph.D., author, "Mindset: How You Can Fulfill Your Potential"

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