(EMAILWIRE.COM, May 05, 2009 ) Acton, MA – Each May, parents have good reason to worry about high school proms and graduation parties luring their teenager into becoming a tragic victim of risky behavior. According to the author of a new ebook on parenting teens, the best way to keep a son or daughter safe is to focus on providing him or her with love, boundaries and power
(www.pleasestoptherollercoaster.com/ebook.html ).

“Clear rules and expectations are not only essential for helping teens steer their way around drugs, alcohol, sex and dangerous behaviors, they are ultimately an expression of your love,” explains Sue Blaney, author of the noted guide for parents of teens, “Please Stop the Rollercoaster” as well as the new free ebook, “Secrets to Success in Parenting Your Teen.” “Teenagers need to make their own decisions, and by laying the groundwork for this before they are running out the door to a party, you can empower them to make decisions responsibly.”

Concrete steps parents can take to help their teen survive prom season and other hazards of adolescence include:
· Respect for a teen’s voice and opinions
· Sharing facts about alcohol and drug abuse
· Monitoring of the teen’s activities and whereabouts
· Consistent messages
· Role plays for awkward situations

The free ebook also offers helpful tips on understanding the dynamics of teen development, avoiding common communication pitfalls with teens, promoting resilience and creating a network of support.

“Secrets to Success in Parenting Your Teen” can be downloaded free, without having to provide any personal information, at www.pleasestoptherollercoaster.com/ebook.html . Readers who find it helpful are invited to pass it along in any way they choose.

Contact Information:
Changeworks Publishing
Sue Blaney
Tel: 978-264-0692
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