Joanna Fortune

15-Minute Parenting: The Teenage Years

Creative ways to stay connected with your teenager

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Produktbeschreibung

'When I tried Joanna's approach during the first lockdown, I was both comforted and excited by how such a small change could have such a big impact.' Dr. Suzanne McCleanParenting through the teenage years can be challenging and overwhelming. With over twenty years of clinical practice, psychotherapist and parenting expert Joanna Fortune has devised a simple and proven 15-Minute parenting model packed with practical, playful and creative communication techniques to strengthen your relationship with your teenager. Is it really possible to play with your teenager? Well, the answer is yes. Not only is it possible, it is a crucial to nurturing the surge in growth and brain development in this stage of childhood. Combining neurological insights into the key stages of adolescence with a road map for playful connection, Joanna shows you how to navigate your way through the teenage years and adolescent behaviour including how to: Build self-esteem and confidence Establish a relationship of trust and respectEncourage emotional resilienceDeal with mental illness including anxietyHandle teenage friendships and when they turn toxicBrave conversations about sex, gender and sexuality Tackle the dark side of social media15-Minute Parenting The Teenage Years is a vital toolkit that will enable you to better understand your relationship with your children as they grow and ensure that your parenting is growing with them. Read what everyone is saying about the 15-Minute Parenting series:As featured in Grazia's 21 of the Best Parenting Books in 2020'Joanna's books give you every answer to every question you have as a parent with practical methods to tackle every obstacle and connect with your child and help them flourish.' Madeleine Shaw'Now that we have to be teachers and coaches as well as parents - and feel guilty and overburdened - it's the perfect time for psychotherapist Joanna Fortune's new book.' Sunday Independent'In an "Age of Anxiety" for parents, Joanna was able to dispense reassuring advice and practical tips from her 15 Minute Parenting Model for time-pressed parents who want the very best for their children's development and well-being.' Marena Duffy, Chairperson of Cuidiu (the National Parent to Parent Voluntary support network) Dublin North West'Makes you reflect on your own childhood and how this can influence your parenting. Some interesting and thought-provoking sections.' Goodreads Reviewer'Absolutely love this! I've read multiple parenting books as a daddy blogger and this is BY FAR one of my favourites!' Amazon Reviewer'A must read for all parents! Absolutely loving this book. Joanna has a no frills, relaxed attitude towards parenting and brings fun into it. She made me realise that we don't need to question ourselves as much as we do.' Amazon Reviewer'It's expert advice but advice that's accessible and smart and actually kind of fun. All the exercises are easily implemented and kids respond to them immediately. A parenting book can seem like "work" after a long day, but this book is well broken down so that whatever crisis you're dealing with today you can jump straight to the few pages (and solutions) about that issue.' Amazon Reviewer'Simple and effective. Totally love this book, such simple creative and inspiring ideas on how to just come back to your kids in this crazy busy world we live in. Fabulous chapter on relationships covering how to stay connected to your partner which I feel gets left out from other books I've read.' Amazon Reviewer'A gentle and kind book...Certainly think it can help parents that feel they can't find their own way back.' Goodreads Reviewer

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Octopus Publishing Group
• Seitenzahl: 288
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Juni 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 153mm x 233mm x 25mm
• Gewicht: 358g
• ISBN-13: 9781909770812
• ISBN-10: 1909770817
• Artikelnr.: 63396008

Autorenporträt

Joanna Fortune is an accredited Psychotherapist, Trainer and Supervisor and author. She founded the Solamh Parent Child Relationship Clinic in Dublin in 2010 (www.solamh.com) where she works with families around a variety of issues, specialising in attachment therapy and the parent-child relatioship. She is a recognised supervisor, trainer and conference speaker in her field. In 2017 she delivered a TEDx Talk on the topic "Social media - the ultimate shame game?". Having previously written a parenting column for the Sunday Times (Ireland Edition) she continues to write and contribute to articles on child development and parenting in various other print publications. She is also a regular media contributor to a variety of Irish radio and TV shows including regular appearances on Ireland AM and RTE's Today Show amongst others. She is the consultant on the weekly parenting slot on Newstalk FM's Sean Moncrieff Show. She has contributed to a number of books and publications. The 15 minute parenting series is her first solo written series.