Review of Raising Confident Teens

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Slayton Natasha Tillett
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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Raising Confident Teens" by Nancy Averill and Blake Averill.]
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5 out of 5 stars
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Raising Confident Teens by Nancy Averill and Blake Averill is a book for parents navigating the ups and downs of raising teenagers. It covers topics like building strong relationships with your teen, understanding their emotions, setting boundaries, and dealing with challenges like peer pressure and technology. With practical advice and real-life examples, this book empowers parents to support their teens as they grow into confident and resilient individuals.
 
This book provides parents with practical strategies to support their teenagers through the challenges of adolescence. From understanding the teenage brain to fostering healthy communication and managing conflicts, this book offers actionable advice to help parents navigate the complexities of parenting teenagers. By emphasising the importance of building trust, setting boundaries, and promoting self-discovery, this book equips parents with the tools they need to nurture their teens' self-esteem and resilience. Through relatable anecdotes and clear guidance, the book empowers parents to foster positive relationships with their teenagers and guide them towards a confident and successful future.
 
One amazing feature of this book is the straightforward advice that parents can easily understand and apply in their daily interactions with their teenagers. For example, the book emphasises the importance of active listening when communicating with teens. Instead of lecturing or dismissing their concerns, parents are encouraged to listen attentively and validate their teenagers' feelings. This simple approach can help strengthen the parent-teen relationship and build trust. This book also provides practical examples to illustrate its points, making the concepts more relatable for parents. For instance, it might share a story about a parent who successfully resolved a conflict with their teenager by using active listening and empathy. By including real-life examples, this book demonstrates how its strategies can be implemented in various situations, giving parents the confidence to try them out in their own families.
 
There wasn't anything to dislike in the book; it was straight to the point, focused on its main theme, and delivered on its main purpose. Also, the editing was flawless; I did not come across any errors while reading. All these earned the book five out of five stars. This is one of the best books for parents, teachers, and guardians.

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Post by Stephanie Runyon »

I am curious about the validating part, what if that person is lying and you know they are lying? How do you validate a lie? Your review is great, and what you stated has piqued my interest.
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Raising teens is what I call another phase or challenge of life, it takes a calm and understanding parent to really raise teenagers in the right way.
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This review does a great job highlighting the key benefits of "Raising Confident Teens." From practical advice to relatable examples, it seems like a valuable read for parents navigating the challenges of raising teenagers. The emphasis on building trust, setting boundaries, and promoting self-discovery is particularly appealing. Overall, this book appears to be a great resource for parents seeking guidance and support in raising confident and resilient teens. Captivating dialogue, brimmed with authenticity.
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I could relate with the difficulty in raising teens from my neighbors experience. I would love to recommend this book to her and myself am definitely reading it.
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Post by Chi Chiu Michael Mak »

I'm curious to know whether this book is applicable to different cultures around the world. For example, the East and the West approach teen parenting in different ways. Can't wait to give this how-to book a read.
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