Suanne Kowal-Connelly - Parenting through puberty : mood swings, acne, and growing pains

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Talking to kids about puberty is awkward and embarrassing for parents, but learning about the physical and emotional changes during puberty doesnt have to be. Dr Kowal-Connellys book covers the current challenges facing our teenagers. 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

What a great resource! Dr Kowal-Connelly provides in-depth yet personal guidance on everything from why your teen should see her doctor one-on-one to the value of sports. 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! Dr Kowal-Connellys nonjudgmental, beautifully positive tone makes the clinical relatable. She is clearly passionate about her work, and her devotion to young people and parenting shines through each section. Dr Kowal-Connelly typicalizes experiences of teens as well as parents who may have doubts about their own ability to understand and manage this journey. Filled with resources, checklists, and techniques to assist with important conversations, this book is very current, relevant, and empowering! Highly recommended!

Diana M. Filiano, DSW, director, child welfare training program, Stony Brook University School of Social Welfare

There is no better advocate, partner, role model, or mentor than a loving and willing parent. As a parent, we often feel hopelessly inadequate when met with the challenges of each stage of our childs developmentthe greatest and possibly the most dreaded being adolescence. While we all know there isnt a handbook for raising children successfully, its nice to know we do have resources and this book is a must-have! While many of us remember this period of our own lives, the missing element is the insight or understanding of what was actually happening and why.