“Once in a rare while, someone comes along and shifts consciousness by offering us a perspective that moves us to rethink and redefine our former beliefs. David Hooton has created a lens on adolescence that opens our hearts for teenagers by seeing the world through their eyes, sharing their voices and truth in a way that dismantles the cultural stereotypes of moody, sullen, angry youth. In so doing, he offers parents and teachers a window into their kids’ very humanity, removing the walls that divide and offering us a bridge to reconnect. If Your Teen Could Talk is a brave, ingenious book by a person who wants us to love our teens for who they are—from the inside out.”
— Lu Hanessian, NBC co-host, author, and founder of Know Better Parent, LLC
“Do yourself a favor and read Hooton’s book. It’s a great read to help build parent-child relationships and perfect if you’re like me and have wondered what the hell is going on in your child’s head!”
— Brooke Burke, TV star and author of The Naked Mom
“Fantastic job! Really really well done!”
—Jay Giedd, MD, Chief of Brain Imaging, Child Psychiatry Branch, National Institutes of Mental Health and distinguished author and expert in adolescent neuroscience and behaviors
What if your teen really opened up to you. . . talked to you in a way that makes sense and completely unveiled their emotional rollercoaster. To understand your teen and why they act in those crazy ways, read this entertaining and informative book. If Your Teen Could Talk delivers a powerful message that helps you, the parent, build your relationship with your teen.
After reading If Your Teen Could Talk, you’ll better understand what drives their behavior and learn how the exciting world of neuroscience begins to explain what shapes your teen and their relationship with you.
What causes emotional outbursts? Why are peer relationships so important? Do grades matter to teens; why or why not? Do they really NOT know they’re having sex? Why do teens do such brainless things? You’ll find all of these questions, and more, asked and answered.
This book is not so much about “how to,” but rather “what’s really happening” to teens: their relationships, their emotions, their lives. If Your Teen Could Talk gives you a fresh perspective, the one you need to better improve your relationship with your teen and more fully understand their challenges.
