Almost Thirteen

Adolescents between 13 and 16 are as balanced as a Yoyo and as approachable as a cactus. They live in a mess they call ‘my room’ and appear three times a day to wolf down meals and growl at the family … The teenage years do not have to be a potential permanent crisis but can be a once in a lifetime opportunity to lead your children on the way to responsibility and independence. Claudia and David Arp show with hands-on examples how parents can support their children and cheer them on. Find out how you can shape the teenage years for yourself and your kids by looking close, differentiating, letting go and relaxing …