Parenting through puberty : mood swings, acne, and growing pains / Suanne Kowal-Connelly, MD, FAAP.
Material type: TextPublisher: Itasca, IL : American Academy of Pediatrics, [2019]Copyright date: ©2019Description: xvii, 246 pages : illustrations ; 23 cmContent type:- text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781610022125
- 1610022122
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book | Dr. James Carlson Library | Parent/Teacher Resource Collection-Children's | 649.125 K88 | Available | 33111008931996 | ||||
Children's Book | Main Library | Parent/Teacher Resource Collection-Children's | 649.125 K88 | Available | 33111009288958 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Puberty is tough on kids--and maybe even more so on parents! Parenting Through Puberty explains the physical and emotional changes you can expect to see in your child. Dr. Kowal-Connelly covers the nitty-gritty of adolescents' changing bodies, and, critically, addresses the emotional toll puberty can take, covering issues of moodiness, body image, and self-esteem. Dr. Kowal-Connelly's reassuring advice also includes ways to encourage your tween or teen to embrace a healthy, active lifestyle in these crucial years, with tips on exercise and nutrition.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- Part I. The physical changes. The basics of physical growth during puberty -- Body image is everything -- Variations of puberty growth and growing pains -- Part II. The emotional changes. Understanding the emotional and intellectual stages of puberty -- Moodiness, depression, and anxiety: what parents need to know -- The value of your child's one-on-one time with the pediatrician -- Part III. A time to value health and wellness. Taking control of weight issues -- Living with a chronic condition -- The effects of puberty on exercise and sports performance -- Caring about health and wellness.
"Puberty is tough on kids--and maybe even more so on parents! Parenting Through Puberty explains the physical and emotional changes you can expect to see in your child. Dr. Kowal-Connelly covers the nitty-gritty of adolescents' changing bodies, and, critically, addresses the emotional toll puberty can take, covering issues of moodiness, body image, and self-esteem. Dr. Kowal-Connelly's reassuring advice also includes ways to encourage your tween or teen to embrace a healthy, active lifestyle in these crucial years, with tips on exercise and nutrition"--Publisher's description.