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by Gill Hines (Author), Alison Baverstock (Author) "When a baby is born, we learn how to feed it, change its nappy and get it to sleep ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Piatkus Books; New edition edition (7 Sep 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0749927232
  • ISBN-13: 978-0749927233
  • Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 13 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 4,728 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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    #3 in  Books > Health, Family & Lifestyle > Families & Parents > Raising Children > Teenagers

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"All power to these two authors. There's a real understanding of young people and practical advice... This book offers the comfort of self-recognition, and assurance that others must be having the same experiences. A good book for parents and, perhaps, for form tutors, especially those with no children of their own." - Times Educational Supplement"

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Do you find bringing up teenagers more of a pain than a pleasure? Do you find it hard to relate to their values and interests? Do you feel isolated from their new, more separate, lives? Raising teenagers can test parental love to breaking point, particularly if you have previously enjoyed a close and loving relationship. The child over whom you exercised near-total control has suddenly become taller than you, louder than you, with an inside knowledge of all your failings - and a sudden urge to point them out. What is more, this newly arrived creature may talk and dress in a way you find alien and tell you nothing - whilst needing ever-greater financial handouts. Parents of teenagers can feel very isolated and excluded. Help is at hand. Here is a really practical guide to help teenagers, their parents and the rest of the family. "Whatever!" will help you spot the joy in newly emerging adults, which can be obscured when you concentrate only on the difficulties. It will provide you with workable strategies for every situation, which you can put into practice immediately. You will wonder how you ever managed without this invaluable and insightful book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Whatever!, 13 April 2006
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This is a brilliant book. The chapters deal with all the main issues to do with parenting teenagers but the approach is completely down to earth and honest. Each chapter starts with a discussion of the main things to think about, but then there are little exercises to help us parents remember how it felt to be a teenager. But the best thing of all is the question and answer section. About half of every chapter consists of questions I would like to know the answers to, and really practical ways of dealing with them. Some have happened to me already, others I expect may come, but the practical and down to earth advice on offer was immensely reassuring. I can't recommend this book highly enough, thank you Gill and Alison.
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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars WHATEVER you do buy this book!, 5 Oct 2005
This book has very much become the domestic bible by which my family and I now live. I picked up a copy in Waterstones on the high street a few weeks ago, since when i have forced my wife into reading it, and have read it twice myself.
Alison Baverstock and Gill Hines have answers to every domestic problem that is likely to occur with your little darlings. What with hectic Edinburgh city life im ashamed to say my children have been rather neglected of late, and 'Whatever' has certainly given me more time with my family and we are happier for it.
I recently saw Alison Baverstock speak at the Edinburgh Book Festival about her book and i learned she has four children of her own, two of whom are teenagers! I cant say i envy them having a book written all about them but im sure theyre really very proud.
Buy this book and act on it if you want your home life to improve! Enjoy!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Whatever! A down-to-earth guide to parenting teenagers, 23 Sep 2005
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Even the chapter headings are great, and address all the big issues. Contains real wisdom and insight rather than psyco-speak. I feel I know much better what's in my teenager's head and hormones, and how he regards me.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Whatever! This book rocks!
This is the most practically helpful, clear and sensible guide to parenting teenagers that I have ever read - and I have read a few. Read more
Published 4 months ago by L. Bryce

1.0 out of 5 stars Commonsense will prevail. . .
I had great expectations when I saw this book and what its content was supposed to be. But I found it disappointing. Read more
Published 5 months ago by C. A. JONES

5.0 out of 5 stars Whatever! A down-to-earth Guide to Parenting Teenagers
I found this book to be easy reading, essential if I was to get to the back page as the time I have for reading is limited and disjointed. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mrs. J. Sheppard

5.0 out of 5 stars Whatever! A down-to-earth guide to parenting teenagers
This book is fantastic! As a parent I have found it invaluable as it is extremely easy to read and full of practical hints and tips to try at home about wide ranging issues. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Twohats

5.0 out of 5 stars A godsend!
I am really surprised by the previous two reviews as I found it invaluable. Really down to earth, practical advice that was delivered with good humour and common sense. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Clara Williams

3.0 out of 5 stars of limited value
As with an earlier reviewer I thought the authors had scant experience to offer- one with no children and one whose children were not yet or barely teenage when the book was... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Kate Green

2.0 out of 5 stars Hypocritical advice
I found this book disappointing for many reasons. Firstly because one of the authors who is not herself a parent runs "Parenting Classes" for a living and thinks she can tell us... Read more
Published on 21 Jun 2007 by Victorian Lady

4.0 out of 5 stars Very useful and practical book
The authors of this immensely helpful book are Gill Hines, who has thirty years experience of working with children, and Alison Baverstock, who is a mother of four. Read more
Published on 26 April 2007 by William Podmore

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"All power to these two authors. There's a real understanding of young people and practical advice, such as what you can and cannot control in your teenager's life. Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2007 by The Editor

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the best
For sensible and clearly set-out advice, there simply is not a better book aimed at parents of teenagers. Read more
Published on 5 Feb 2007 by Nicola

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