The 7 Best Things Smart Teens Do

The transition from teenager to adult can be a hard one. With the academic and social pressures that accompany these transformative years, teens on the brink of adulthood often find it difficult to negotiate this challenging time.

Written by psychologists John and Linda Friel, authors of the best-selling The 7 Worst Things Good Parents Do, The 7 Best Things Smart Teens Do addresses the unique challenges faced by teens as they navigate the often rocky road to adulthood. This book offers real-life stories and practical advice designed to stimulate the mind as well as the heart, with a focus on seven specific life skills that will help teens overcome any challenge. With the help of this book, teens will learn to:

• Become competent
• Master feelings
• Break the silence
• Learn to make things happen
• Face the serious stuff
• Find an identity
• Learn to stake out the extremes

The 7 Best Things Smart Teens Do is a practical guide to developing and attaining the confidence, wisdom, and maturity needed for a successful future.