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by Ginni Mansberg (Author), Jo Lamble (Author)
Why are today's parents feeling like failures, worried that their teens will 'go off the rails', won't get through school, won't find a job or will be overwhelmed by stress? With so many experts out there offering conflicting advice, how do parents know where to turn and who to trust?
As both clinicians and parents, Dr Ginni Mansberg and clinical psychologist Jo Lamble know first-hand how challenging it can be to raise adolescents. In THE NEW TEEN AGE, they team up to address both the physical and psychological issues faced by teens in this new age of social media and 24-hour devices, equipping parents and caregivers with sound strategies for navigating everything from parent-child tensions and peer pressure online and in the schoolyard to questions around food, sleep, exercise, screen time, body image, hormones, sexual development, skin, academic pressure and so much more. Packed with empathy and no-nonsense advice, THE NEW TEEN AGE is a comprehensive guide to raising happy, healthy humans in our rapidly changing world. "Being a parent of a teenager can be daunting. How do we help them navigate the modern world while keeping them safe and happy? Their physical and psychological changes throw up a while range of issues that we aren't always equipped to handle. Here, finally, is a practical and direct guide for parents that covers the lot. Phew!" - Amanda KellerAuthor Biography
Dr Ginni Mansberg is a GP, well-known TV host as well as resident GP on Channel 7's Sunrise and The Morning Show. She is the author of the bestselling M Word: How to thrive in menopause. Ginni is on a mission to demystify health and wellbeing in midlife and beyond. She is a sought-after speaker and presenter in all forms of media.
Jo Lamble is a Mum of 2 as well as a Clinical Psychologist who has been in private practice for more than 25 years. She sees individuals, couples, and groups and specialises in relationship and parenting issues. Jo appeared on various Australian TV networks and radio shows for 15 years as their residential psychologist. She currently writes a weekly column for NewsCorp in Stellar magazine.
