"The transition from adolescence to adulthood can be tough as teens attempt to assert their independence, often leading to defiant, angry and oppositional behavior. Now in an updated second edition, this is a very welcome, current resource that helps parents guide their teens through difficult times. For many years, I have recommended the first edition of this book to parents and used the strategies in my work as a clinician. Your Defiant Teen has been--and will continue to be--the first book I recommend to parents struggling with challenging teens."--Sam Goldstein, PhD, Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Attention Disorders "The transition from adolescence to adulthood can be tough as teens attempt to assert their independence. Now in an updated second edition, this is a very welcome, current resource that helps you guide your teen through difficult times. Your Defiant Teen has been--and will continue to be--the first book I recommend to parents struggling with challenging teens."--Sam Goldstein, PhD, coauthor of Angry Children, Worried Parents "Since the first edition of this book was published, growing evidence shows that the authors' program works.

The second edition incorporates lessons learned from continuing research while maintaining the practical, warm, and supportive approach that resonates so well with families. Without placing blame, the authors help parents understand their teen's behavior and explain 10 clear steps for creating positive change by improving parent-teen interactions. The book also offers ideas and resources for what to do when professional help is needed. Although written for parents, this book is also a valuable resource for anyone trying to help an acting-out adolescent think and behave differently. Clinicians will find it helpful in their work with families, and school practitioners and teachers will find valuable ideas for understanding and working with defiant teens."Torrey A. Creed, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania "Since the first edition of this book was published, growing evidence shows that the authors' program works. The second edition incorporates lessons learned from continuing research while maintaining the practical, warm, and supportive approach.

Without placing blame, the authors help you understand your teen's behavior and explain 10 clear steps for creating positive change by improving the ways you interact."--Torrey A. Creed, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania "Here it is--a book that provides insights into your teen's behavior and a game plan for addressing it! This step-by-step guide can produce a stunning turnaround by helping you focus on the positive and strike that necessary balance between monitoring your teen and fostering independence."--Sharon K. Weiss, MEd, coauthor of From Chaos to Calm: Effective Parenting of Challenging Children with ADHD and Other Behavioral Problems "This step-by-step guide gives parents insights into their teen's behavior and a game plan for addressing it. It includes meaningful exercises to change scripts when negotiating conflicts, increase understanding, and improve the whole family dynamic. It also includes objective measures to help parents determine the severity of the problem and when to seek professional support. So many parents could benefit from this time-tested, empirically based approach that sheds light on the very challenging parent-adolescent relationship.

School psychologists and teachers will also find this a great resource."--Sharon K. Weiss, MEd, behavioral consultant, McLean, Virginia.