The Well-Behaved Teenager (and Other Myths)

Think "well-behaved teenagers" are a myth? You're not alone"you're also not helpless. If eye rolls, shutdowns, shouting matches or silent standoffs have you at your wit's end, The Well-Behaved Teenager (and Other Myths) offers a lifeline.

Melbourne-based clinical psychologist Dr. Jari Evertsz draws on over 20 years of experience to guide families through the chaos of adolescence"and out the other side. Blending compassion with clarity, this ground-breaking book challenges the idea that conflict and disconnection are just part of parenting teens. Instead, Dr. Evertsz reveals the science-backed strategies and everyday tools that help families rebuild trust, reduce drama, and raise emotionally skilled, connected young people. Inside, you'll learn how to:

1. Uncover the real reasons behind defiance, withdrawal and shutdowns
2. De-escalate conflict and set limits without losing your cool
3. Help your teen recover from disruptions and bounce forward
4. Support your teen's developing brain and growing independence
5. Build a family culture of communication, cooperation and care
6. Access outside help when you need it"without shame or stigma

Written with warmth, wisdom and real-world insight, The Well-Behaved Teenager (and Other Myths) is an essential guide to parenting teens in today's world"one breakthrough conversation at a time.

Is your teenager's behaviour a major source of stress?

Are issues like verbal conflicts, put-downs, blank refusals and 'just not caring' beginning to get you down?

In this book, you'll discover 4 Golden Rules that will reduce the turbulence in your household - for good.

Author Dr Jari Evertsz is a Clinical Psychologist with 20 years' experience in diverse settings: hospitals, child welfare agencies and high-security jails in Europe and Australia. Originally a therapist within the prison system, Jari observed the damage which affected inmates' early lives and was inspired to go back and tackle the problem at source; childhood.  Jari completed a Clinical Psychology Master's degree at the University of Melbourne and was a joint overall National Recipient of the Australian Government's National Violence Prevention Award. 

The Well-Behaved Teenager (and Other Myths)

by Dr Jari Evertsz

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