Great teen parenting books

Last time I wrote, I shared the news that my niece had come to live with us for the summer. That event has had me dusting off teen parenting books in my office here at Canadian Living magazine, and asking co-workers which books they'd recommend.

Here, I'd like to share four picks with you:

• Teen Brain, Teen Mind by Ron Clavier. I first read this book when it came across my desk four years ago. I liked it so much that I had lunch with Ron, who is Canadian, and asked him if he would answer parents' questions on our 12-16 Your Kids page. Ron and I have worked together ever since and now he has a new edition of this book out.

• Now I Know Why Tigers Eat Their Young - Surviving a New Generation of Teenagers by Peter Marshall. Another great Canadian parenting author, who reminds us that we weren't perfect as teens, so we can't set the bar too high for our offspring. Most importantly, this book will help you talk more effectively with your teen.

• Dr. Karyn's Guide to The Teen Years by Dr. Karyn Gordon. Dr. Karyn, as she calls herself, is very popular among urban parents, especially those with girls, and her book offers solid advice on troubling issues such as depression, bullying and drug abuse.

• Get Out of My Life, But First Could You Drive Me & Cheryl to the Mall: A Parent's Guide to the New Teenager by Anthony Wolf. I confess that I haven't read this book ... but I love the title and Wolf's columns in the Globe & Mail. Canadian Living's publisher, Lynn Chambers, tuned me into this book. She has a couple of tween/teen daughters and thinks it's very helpful. She also told me many of her mom friends love it, too.

Happy readin

P.S. Tomorrow I announce a new contest! (Sorry it didn't come together earlier this week but it's worth the wait).

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Date posted: July 16, 2009
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