What Do You Expect She's a Teenager!: A Hope and Happiness Guide for Moms with Daughters Ages 11-19

(Paperback)

Publishing Details

Classifications

Physical Properties

Description

"If your little girl has suddenly turned into one big eye roll, then Arden Greenspan-Goldberg's What Do You Expect She's a Teenager! is for you. It's the ultimate how-to guidebook that will not only teach you how to survive your daughter's teen years, but how to enjoy them along the way, too."
-Jen Singer, author of You're a Good Mom (and Your Kids Aren't So Bad Either)
In a straightforward, user friendly, and totally accessible way, What Do You Expect She's a Teenager! overflows with the skills and techniques every mother needs for navigating the precarious yet thrilling road of raising a teenage daughter. Arden Greenspan-Goldberg covers every facet of your ride of a lifetime: sex, drugs, bullying, friends, and more... expertly steering you into realistic expectations that both prepare and equip you for your journey."
-Dr. Jane Greer, marriage and family therapist, author, What About Me: Stop Selfishness From Ruining Your Relationship, radio host, Huffington Post contributor
"Thank goodness, a liberating, refreshingly helpful and therapeutically credible road map along the free-falling journey of motherhood. We all win with less 'losing it' around conflict. The personal stories definitely made me feel less alone and empowered to stay open!"
-Emme, TV personality, supermodel, women's body image advocate, and mom
Bullying. Body Image. Drugs. Alcohol. Sex. Stress.
You know your daughter has a lot to deal with. But short of being with her 24/7, how can you help
The ultimate preparation manual and survival guide for moms with tween or teen girls, What Do You Expect She's a Teenager! is a portable problem-solver, a manual for surviving and thriving with your daughter. Written by Arden Greenspan-Goldberg, a nationally known family and marriage psychotherapist specializing in teen and young adult issues, this book offers you a way to step back from the chaos, manage your worries, and cultivate a more open and less volatile relationship with your daughter.
Filled with advice on how to handle the most serious topics, from bullying, sex, and drugs to eating disorders and friends, as well as other typical hot-button scenarios-including the desire for piercings or tattoos, posting racy photos online, sexting, and many more issues-this is a must-have for any mom coping with a teenage daughter.

Reviews

"I dog-eared over 50 pages in this 300 plus page book. I highly recommend this book if you have a daughter age 10 and up." - Susie QT Pie Scraps of Life
"Parents of girls need to check this out, no matter what age." - Mid-Ohio Valley Parent Magazine
"If you have a tween or teenage girl or if you have a daughter younger than this, this book would definitely be the type of book that could be a lifesaver" - Dad of Divas
"Since most of my audience is composed of believers, I just want to note that even though a book is based on a secular worldview, it may contain some nuggets of wisdom which we can blend in with our own traditions - within our own value system - to help us avoid or deal with parenting problems."" - Mommy Life
"With Arden and her essential and accessible primer at their side, moms can not only survive, but actually thrive during the teenage years."" - Louisville Family Fun
"I would suggest this book as a great way to open the doors for communication even if you don't agree with everything and every conversation starter. It helped me think about how I would approach the situation and also gives me a calm thought to different issues instead of getting hit with it out of the blue one day."" - Bare it All Fitness
"In my opinion, I think that this is a book that is good for advice to show different views."" - Jumpin Beans
"This is the bible for mothers with tweens or teens." - A Delicious Obsession
"I'm feeling far more confident after reading What Do You Expect She's a Teenager...It's a book I found captured my heart and soul...Every parent can benefit from reading this book." - Mommy's Memorandum
"If your little girl has suddenly turned into one big eye roll, then Arden Greenspan-Goldberg's What Do You Expect She's a Teenager! is for you. It's the ultimate how-to guidebook that will not only teach you how to survive your daughter's teen years, but how to enjoy them along the way, too." - Jen Singer, author,"You're a Good Mom (and Your Kids Aren't So Bad Either)
"Thank goodness, a liberating, refreshingly helpful and therapeutically credible road map along the free-falling journey of motherhood. We all win with less "losing it" around conflict. The personal stories definitely made me feel less alone and empowered to stay open!" - Emme, TV Personality, Supermodel, Women's Body Image Advocate, and Mom
"In a straight forward, user friendly and totally accessible way, What Do You Expect She's a Teenager overflows with the skills and techniques every mother needs for navigating the precarious yet thrilling road of raising a teenage daughter. Arden Greenspan-Goldberg covers every facet of your ride of a lifetime: sex, drugs, bullying , friends and more... expertly steering you into realistic expectations that both prepare and equip you for your journey." - Dr. Jane Greer, Marriage and Family Therapist, Author of What About Me Stop Selfishness From Ruining Your Relationship, Radio Host, Huffington Post Contributor

Author Bio

Arden Greenspan-Goldberg, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., B.C.D., is a nationally known family and marriage psychotherapist who has specialized in teen issues for more than 30 years. She currently practices in New City, New York, and New York City. She has been a featured expert on major TV shows, including The View, MSNBC, CNBC, and Good Day New York.