You're Not a Failure

Stay connected through the tween and teen years--and tackle today's toughest parenting issues Academic stress, mental health, tech usage, competitive athletics, self-esteem issues, adolescent apathy--it's tough to be a teen these days, and just as tough to parent one. If you're in the thick of it with your adolescent--or if you're getting a jumpstart on this difficult time--this book can help you untangle the complex challenges and improve your relationship with your kids. In You're Not a Failure: My Teen Doesn't Like Me Either, beloved parenting blogger Whitney Fleming offers a relatable account of how parents of today's teens and tweens can lean into this time of self-discovery and help their kids become their best selves. There's no perfect guidebook for parenting tweens and teens because there is no one-size-fits-all approach that actually works when it comes to raising kids. Each parent-child dynamic is different, and each adolescent has a unique personality and challenges all their own. But mostly, raising adolescents means parents will learn about themselves--the good, the bad, and the ugly. With this book, you can learn to create a loving relationship by working on yourself, keeping an open mind and open heart, and guiding your child through the academic, social, and societal pressures that today's young people face. It will help you: Stop trying to be a "good" parent--instead, become the parent your kid needs Let go of fear and anxiety to help your kids take risks and build resilience Manage social media, smartphones, and other unprecedented parenting challenges Learn how to break free from the common pitfalls that prevent many parents from helping their children thrive Overwhelmed parents of teens and tweens will find validation, encouragement, solid advice, and a little relatable humor in You're Not a Failure. Discover that you're not alone in your struggles, and find a way forward, for you and your child.