Any parent of a teen knows how easily communication can break down when trying to send a message to, or get information from, a teenager.  Even after all avenues are exhausted, sometimes the only result is that both parent and teen huff off in frustration or anger.  Oftentimes, words are said that are later regretted. Dr. Heyman speaks from experience in How To Say It To Teens.  As the father of three children, two adopted, he had his share of frustration with his middle son and learned a lot from it.

Here in his book, he fires on all the pistons regarding how to tackle problems and say just the right thing to get your teen to listen and to open up to you.  For instance, just som eof the topics hit covers are divorce, anger, school issues, honesty, popularity, and tatoos and body piercing.  He illustrates examples of how not to say things, then he gives suggestions on what is appropriate to say. 

I highly recommend this book to parents of teens, if just to keep on your shelf for handy reference.  Dr. Heyman has provided a wonderful resource, and it will certainly give parents of teens a solid peace of mind.