OMG, Save Me!
The Safety Mom's Guide to Understanding Your Teen
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-1-4354-6024-9 (ISBN)
Description
"OMG, Save Me! The Safety Mom's Guide to Understanding Your Teen" tells parents what really is happening in their teen's world and how they can understand, help and protect them. It provides a real look inside the lives of teens, the pressures and dangers they face, and the social relationships they form. From over-the-counter drug abuse and distracted driving to sexploitation and campus violence, children are faced on a daily basis with issues that could affect the rest of their lives. The author's lighthearted, understanding, and honest approach to these topics will help provide families, moms, and caregivers sensible solutions to staying safe and sane in the twenty first century.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Clifton Park
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-4354-6024-9 (9781435460249)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Person
Alison Rhodes, also known as The Safety Mom, has exploded onto the national scene as the preeminent voice on kid's safety, wellness and healthy living. She is always on the lookout for the issues facing all children, newborns to teens as well as the entire family. She provides tips and advice to parents on a broad range of issues. Her ability to connect with parents in a down-to-earth, uplifting and engaging manner, while providing important parenting information has made Alison a sought-after guest on many national television shows, including The Today Show, Fox & Friends, CNN International, CNBC Squawk Box and The Doctors. Alison Rhodes has also been featured in a variety of publications and websites including American Baby Magazine, Parents, BabyTalk, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, The Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, Parenting.com, SheKnows.com and Expectant Mother Magazine.
Content
1. Media and Our Kids, They Are What They View. 2. The New Reality of Drugs. 3. The Cyber Landscape. 4. GLBTG. 5. The Teen With Special Needs. 6. Teens and Suicide. 7. Sex 101. 8. Teens and the Economy. 9. Teen Sports - Pressure and Performance. 10. Divorce and the Blended Family. 11. What About a Higher Power? 12. The High School Years. 13. Getting Ready for College. 14. The Brave New World of Campus Life. 15. Our Socially Conscious Kids.