Parenting Through Puberty

Overview

Pediatrician-approved tips for raising children to become healthy and happy young adults

Puberty is tough on kidsâ€â€Âand 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.

Reviews

"This book is extremely well written and informative.I recommend this book to all parents and health care providers looking to equip themselves with the most up-to-date information about puberty." â€â€ÂRobert C. Lee, DO, MS, FAAP; associate pediatric program director, member of Bright Futures Expert Panel on Middle Childhood, NYU Winthrop Hospital  

"Get a refreshing and valuable perspective along with hands-on advice about puberty, emotional changes, and all those unavoidable pitfalls of raising an adolescent." â€â€ÂJack Levine, MD, FAAP; clinical assistant professor, Department of Pediatrics, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

"This book is like having an 'adolescence coach' to navigate you through the inevitable challenges of parenting through puberty! ...Filled with resources, checklists, and techniques to assist with important conversations, this book is very current, relevant, and empowering!" â€â€ÂDiana M. Filiano, DSW; director, child welfare training program, Stony Brook University School of Social Welfare

"This is a must read for all parents prior to or at any time during their child's adolescence. Turn to this book again and again as every child, at different stages of development, will present his or her own unique needs." â€â€ÂSarah Collins-Molese, BSN, MA, SNT; lead nurse, Freeport Public Schools

"Parenting Through Puberty is a must-read for all parents of adolescents! ...Learn the nuts and bolts of what children go through, both physically and socially, as you raise healthy teens." â€â€ÂMichelle Gallo, EdD; assistant superintendent, Baldwin School District

"Dr Kowal-Connelly provides parents with a resource that is easy to read, has accessible references for more information, and above all a positive approach to what can often seem a daunting period of child development." â€â€ÂJoy Connolly; director of education program services, Child Care Council of Nassau, Inc.

"Parenting Through Puberty offers parents information to successfully transition their child from childhood to young adulthood." â€â€ÂEduardo Ramirez; director for physical education, health education, health services, and athletics, Baldwin Union Free School District

"Dr Kowal-Connelly is a dedicated advocate for families. Her expert advice is conveyed through a lens of compassion and empathy." â€â€ÂElizabeth Isakson, MD, FAAP; executive director, Docs for Tots

Author Biography

Suanne Kowal-Connelly, MD, FAAP, has worked as a practicing pediatrician for more than 30 years and currently serves as the director of pediatric clinical quality for the Long Island Federally Qualified Health Centers in Nassau County. Dr. Kowal-Connelly sits on several American Academy of Pediatrics councils and sections, is an avid triathlete, and is the mother of 3 adult sons. She lives in Baldwin Harbor, NY.