Since its initial publication in 1995, this book has ushered countless families through the trying years of adolescence. Michael Riera tackles some of the newest issues facing parents and teens, and gives a second look to the old standbys-alcohol and drugs, academics, sex and dating, sports and extracurriculars, eating disorders, making friends, single parenting, divorce and more. Riera channels his unpatronising approach and two decades of experience working with teens into this optimistic and indispensable book.