Strained relations

the long version

Every day, thousands of parents face the fear and frustration that comes from dealing with a troubled teen. Good, loving parents facing the hardest questions of their lives ... Is their child experiencing normal teen-age rebellion? Are the temper-tantrums and challenges at school a sign of bigger problems? How do they stop their child's downward spiral? What are they supposed to do next? Marcia Stein offers an array of powerful and comforting insights from coaches, therapists, experts and parents who have been there. Strained Relations offers tools and resources for struggling parents of troubled teens. Find answers and draw strength from professionals on the front lines and stories from the mothers and fathers who got through it. Marcia was inspired to write Strained Relations after living through a challenging time with her own son.