Let's give teenagers a break!

Teenagers are getting a lot of bad press these days. Rather than writing off a generation, it's time to understand where teenagers are coming from, and to recognise what adults can do to bring out the best in them.

Awash with hormones, emotions wildly fluctuating, and under pressure from all sides, it can be tough being a teenager.

Teenagers are on a journey that transforms their mind, body and spirit from that of a child to that of an adult. It can be a difficult and uncomfortable journey, and sometimes they lose their way. It's our job to guide them, to provide space for them to grow, and to assist them to find their path.

If adults understand that it is the job of each and every one of us to give this support to the next generation, then teenagers can grow into the responsible citizens that we welcome into our society.

Lucinda Neall

Buy the book and workshops

How to Talk to Teenagers (Leaping Boy Publications)

This pocket book explains how adults can communicate with teenagers in a way that makes them likely to listen and react positively. The examples given come from the home, the street, clubs, sports and outdoor pursuits settings. How to Talk to Teenagers:

Explains how teenagers see the world
Focuses on what to say to get them on board
Includes ‘maintaining boundaries’ and ‘avoiding conflict’
Gives strategies on how to stop nagging and shouting
Encourages adults to see the positive in teenagers

‘Understanding teenagers is not easy. We need to use a mixture of common sense, well grounded advice and tips. This book provides all of them.’

John D’Abbro, Headteacher of New Rush Hall Group and Jamie’s Dream School

‘A superb guide – the key issues and techniques of interacting with young people are covered in a practical, easy to understand way. A great introduction to working with young people. I ’d recommend it to anyone.’

Mark Todd, Chief Executive, Ocean Youth Trust South

‘This book says it all. Lucinda has captured the art of dealing with and speaking to teenagers in a fantastic, easy to use guide.’

John Keyes, Social Inclusion Manager, Arsenal Football Club

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Workshops

Workshops on Understanding Teenagers are suitable for parents, teachers, community workers and other professions that work with young people. A workshop can take a full day or be condensed into a couple of hours. Topics covered include:

What happens during teenagehood
Assisting teenagers towards adulthood
Providing boundaries
Keeping communication channels open
Dealing with emotions

Home Lucinda Neall Books / Articles Courses / Workshops Community Projects Youth Clubs Blog Sister Websites For more information contact: Neall Scott Partnership partners@neallscott.co.uk 01525 222600 Let's give teenagers a break! Teenagers are getting a lot of bad press these days. Rather than writing off a generation, it's time to understand where teenagers are coming from, and to recognise what adults can do to bring out the best in them. Awash with hormones, emotions wildly fluctuating, and under pressure from all sides, it can be tough being a teenager. Teenagers are on a journey that transforms their mind, body and spirit from that of a child to that of an adult. It can be a difficult and uncomfortable journey, and sometimes they lose their way. It's our job to guide them, to provide space for them to grow, and to assist them to find their path. If adults understand that it is the job of each and every one of us to give this support to the next generation, then teenagers can grow into the responsible citizens that we welcome into our society. Lucinda Neall Buy the book and workshops How to Talk to Teenagers (Leaping Boy Publications) This pocket book explains how adults can communicate with teenagers in a way that makes them likely to listen and react positively. The examples given come from the home, the street, clubs, sports and outdoor pursuits settings. How to Talk to Teenagers: Explains how teenagers see the world Focuses on what to say to get them on board Includes ‘maintaining boundaries’ and ‘avoiding conflict’ Gives strategies on how to stop nagging and shouting Encourages adults to see the positive in teenagers ‘Understanding teenagers is not easy. We need to use a mixture of common sense, well grounded advice and tips. This book provides all of them.’ John D’Abbro, Headteacher of New Rush Hall Group and Jamie’s Dream School ‘A superb guide – the key issues and techniques of interacting with young people are covered in a practical, easy to understand way. A great introduction to working with young people. I ’d recommend it to anyone.’ Mark Todd, Chief Executive, Ocean Youth Trust South ‘This book says it all. Lucinda has captured the art of dealing with and speaking to teenagers in a fantastic, easy to use guide.’ John Keyes, Social Inclusion Manager, Arsenal Football Club BUY NOW - How to Talk to Teenagers Workshops Workshops on Understanding Teenagers are suitable for parents, teachers, community workers and other professions that work with young people. A workshop can take a full day or be condensed into a couple of hours. Topics covered include: What happens during teenagehood Assisting teenagers towards adulthood Providing boundaries Keeping communication channels open Dealing with emotions Contact us


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