How Do You Hug a Cactus? Reflective Parenting with Teenagers in Mind [Paperback]

Have you ever wondered whats going on in your teenagers mind? This engaging book will give you the tools to understand just that to ultimately help you keep the close connection you both need during these tricky years.

All parents across all cultures and countries can relate to the challenges in parenting teens. In this clearly written book using everyday language, Sheila Redfern has managed to produce the guide that caregivers have been waiting for. Grounded in evidence-based practice and filled with relatable real-life examples, she provides compassionate guidance for increasing our capacity to understand and respond to our teens behaviours. This is a must-read book - not only for parents and caregivers, but also for the professionals who support them.

Carla Sharp, PhD, John and Rebecca Moores Professor at University of Houston