BC Council for Families

Pre-Teens and Teens

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Added on September 23, 2009

Parenting Teens Series *set of 5 titles*

The essentials!  No parent of a teen should be without these handy guides to navigating the storm-tossed waters of adolescence. 

The Parenting Teens Pamphlet Series provides perspective on teens' needs and personal growth so that parents can feel confident in dealing with a range of issues with their teens.

Set includes one of each of the 5 titles:

$5.50
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Added on September 23, 2009

The Road Ahead: A Guidebook for Parents of Young Teens

The teen years are a time for gaining independence and making decisions. For parents who want to help their teens make healthy decisions, this guidebook provides information on the ABC's of teen territory, and suggestions for guiding a teen away from risky activities.

What's inside:

• Getting familiar with teenhood
• Understanding why teens use drugs

$36.00
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Added on September 23, 2009

Teen Suicide: What Parents Need to Know

*Bulk order of 25 copies*

This straightforward, easy-to-read brochure will help you to identify the warning signs of suicide, and develop the practical strategies to support your teen’s mental health.  Parents are the most important adults in their teens lives – learn how to listen to and help your teen.

You’ll discover:

$20.00
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Added on September 23, 2009

Suicide: What You Need to Know -- A Guide for School Personnel

*Bulk order of 25 copies*

Practical and succinct, this pamphlet guides school personnel step by step to recognize and assist teens at risk of suicide.  School personnel are uniquely positioned to help teens at risk – now, with “What You Need to Know,” they can.

Topics include:

  • Identifying warning signs in teens
  • Listening to teens

$8.00
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Added on September 23, 2009

Suicide is Not a Joke: How to Help a Friend

*Bulk order of 10 copies*

Worried about a friend? Feel powerless to help? You’re not!

This useful, readable pamphlet empowers teens – giving them the information and resources to effectively seek help for a friend at risk of suicide.

Learn:

  • To identify warning signs in others
  • How to talk to a friend who may need help

$8.00
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Added on September 16, 2009

Parenting Teens: The Homefront

*Bulk order of 25 copies*

Achieving peace and harmony in a household with teens can be challenging! This pamphlet introduces parents to an approach to resolving family conflict that models democratic principles and healthy communication.

Sections include:

• How to create a Family Council
• Setting house rules and divying up chores

$20.50
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Added on September 16, 2009

Parenting Teens: Keeping Them Safe

For many teens, adolescence is a time of increased risk-taking. Yet parents want to make sure their teens stay safe.

This pamphlet will help parents balance their concerns with a teen's need to establish independence.

Subjects considered include:

• Developing responsibility in teens
• Parenting styles
• Establishing curfews

$20.50
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Added on September 16, 2009

Parenting Teens: Your New Role

*Bulk order of 25 copies*

A parent's role changes when their child becomes a teen. For many parents, making this transition is tricky, and sometimes painful.

Parents will find advice for guiding their child into adulthood with this pamphlet.

Subjects include:

• Taking care of yourself and finding parenting support

$20.50
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Added on September 16, 2009

Parenting Teens: Discipline That Teaches

*Bulk order of 25 copies*

Parents of teens want to know… "How can I make them do what I want?!" Setting rules, limits and responsibilities is one of the most challenging aspects of parenting teens.  Learn techniques of effective discipline, and teach your teens how to make positive decisions for themselves:

• The dangers of rewards

$20.50
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Added on September 16, 2009

Parenting Teens: Communication

*Bulk order of 25 copies*

"You never listen!"  It's something parents of teens hear frequently. 

Communicating with teens means listening and remaining open as they learn to make their own decisions. Tips in this pamphlet offer parents options for communicating effectively with teens.

Subjects include:

• Effective listening

$20.50

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