Smart but Scattered Teens
Smart but Scattered Teens by Peg Dawson, published by Author’s Republic and Blackstone Audio on November 24, 2015, offers a practical guide for parents navigating the challenges of raising adolescents who struggle with organization and responsibility. This unabridged edition presents a science-based program aimed at fostering independence in teens by enhancing their executive skills, which are essential for managing tasks, maintaining focus, and regulating emotions.
Readers will find step-by-step strategies designed to empower their teens and improve family dynamics. The book addresses common issues faced by parents of “smart but scattered” teens, providing insights into effective parenting techniques that promote self-sufficiency. With a focus on mental health and adolescent psychology, this resource aims to help parents support their children in reaching their full potential while strengthening their relationships.
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“I told you, I’ll do it later.””I forgot to turn in the stupid application.””Could you drive me to school? I missed the bus again.””I can’t walk the dog–I have too much homework!”If you’re the parent of a “smart but scattered” teen, trying to help him or her grow into a self-sufficient, responsible adult may feel like a never-ending battle. Now you have an alternative to micromanaging, cajoling, or ineffective punishments. This positive guide provides a science-based program for promoting teens’ independence by building their executive skills–the fundamental brain-based abilities needed to get organized, stay focused, and control impulses and emotions. Executive skills experts Drs. Richard Guare and Peg Dawson are joined by Colin Guare, a young adult who has successfully faced these issues himself. Learn step-by-step strategies to help your teen live up to his or her potential now and in the future–while making your relationship stronger.
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