Undeniable evidence your parenting is out of control.

Just when you think youve got the whole parenting thing down, your kids--gosh darn their little souls--go and turn into teenagers.

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Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) July, 2003 -- Just when you think youve got the whole parenting thing down, your kids--gosh darn their little souls--go and turn into teenagers.

My sons went from cute and cuddly to stubborn and secretive when they hit puberty. My daughter transformed from a challenging child into an oppositional teen," says Abby Lederman, coauthor of Finding the Path: A Novel for Parents of Teenagers. We fought all of the time. The stress in our home was dangerously high. I was often out of control and so were my kids.

Then Abby discovered the principles of love-based parenting" and integrated them into her lifestyle. Created by psychologist and expert on teenagers Dr. Jeff Kaplan, this technique to help parents through one of their most challenging times rescued Abby from herself and saved her relationship with her kids.

According to Dr. Kaplan, now Ledermans coauthor of Finding the Path, Conscientious, caring parents like Abby and her husband, Scott, often get caught up in their teens dramas and forget that they are the adults in the relationship. Although they may no longer have the power to control their childrens lives, they can (and must!) control how they as adults interact with their teens."

By adopting new parenting goals and learning to let go of unrealistic expectations for themselves and their teens, concerned parents can develop collegial and lasting relationships with their teens, and master the art of effective parenting," continues Dr. Kaplan.

How Effective is Your Parenting? Take the FREE 5-Minute Parenting Quiz at www.parentingteenstoday.com.

1. What are the 4 principles of love-based parenting" and why are they effective with teens?
2. How do you discipline teens using love-based parenting techniques?
3. Why is it important to say yes" when you want to say no" to your teen? Under what conditions should you say no"?
4. How do parents know when to stay out of their teens lives and when to get involved?
5. What are 5 tips to help parents improve their relationship with their teens?

Call 215-885-4437 or email abby@parentingteenstoday.com
To Get Concerned Parents Connected to Their Teens.

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DR. JEFF KAPLAN has built a successful practice in the Philadelphia area specializing in adolescent and family therapy. He is the founder of IGW, a stress management and consulting firm based in the Delaware Valley. He also sponsors teleclasses and conducts workshops on parenting teens.

SUPERMOM" ABBY LEDERMAN is a certified STEP/Teen parenting instructor. As parent of three thriving young adults, there isnt much she hasnt experienced as a mother to teens. She writes womens fiction when she isnt giving workshops and teleclasses with Dr. Kaplan.

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