<p>You don&rsquo;t have to be a professional to reach teens! In this practical guidebook, Dr. Jennifer Salerno combines her professional expertise in adolescent behavior with a mother&rsquo;s wisdom to help parents build strong relationships with their teenage children.</p>

<p>If you feel overwhelmed or uncomfortable talking with your tween or teen about sex, body image, substance use, or issues such as suicide and depression, you&rsquo;re not alone. Millions of parents have trouble discussing sensitive issues with their children, but it&rsquo;s critical to know how to tackle these difficult conversations to prevent serious injury and premature death in our teens.</p>

<p>This book presents practical communication strategies based on the ways teens think, act, and do the things they do&mdash;to help them change their behaviors. Strategies are presented in an easy-to-use guide for parents and others interested in helping teens.</p>

<p>Dr. Salerno provides a detailed road map on how to get the conversation started, using real-world examples of teen-parent interactions and sample responses to common scenarios to support positive change and safer decision-making. In this book, you&rsquo;ll gain practical strategies for connecting with your teen to reduce their risks, set them up for long-term success, and develop trusting relationships that will continue into adulthood.</p>