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Healthy Teens, Body and Soul - Annotated by Andrea Marks & Betty Rothbart (Paperback)

Healthy Teens, Body and Soul - Annotated by  Andrea Marks & Betty Rothbart (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>This is the first book to cover the head-to-toe, outside-and-inside health needs of adolescents. Focusing on the interplay of physical, mental, emotional, and social issues that make these years so challenging, the authors combine authoritative information with great advice on how to help teens.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>This breakthrough book covers the head-to-toe, outside-inside health needs of today's 10- to 21-year-olds. Written by experts in adolescent medicine and parent-child relationships, this comprehensive reference gives no-nonsense, straightforward guidance on how to talk with teens in a way that will help them take charge of their own health. <br> Andrea Marks, M.D., and Betty Rothbart, M.S.W., take a unique approach -- they focus on the interplay of physical, mental, emotional, and social issues that make these years such a challenging time. They show how physical health concerns must be considered within the context of the three main goals of adolescence: <br> - gaining independence<br> - clarifying sexual identity<br> - Finding a realistic, satisfying place in society <br> Combining authoritative information with sound advice on communicating with teens, who really do want and need their parents' help (even though at times it may seem otherwise), <i>Healthy Teens, Body and Soul</i> will teach parents how to open the lines of communication that will result in healthier, happier teens (and parents!).<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Mel Levine, M.D. author of the #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestseller <i>A Mind at a Time</i> A landmark owner's manual for parents...<br><br>Ron Taffel, Ph.D. author of <i>The Second Family</i> Sure to become a reference guide on millions of shelves around the world...a must-have.<br><br>David W. Kaplan, M.D. Head, Adolescent Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine This is the teen health book. It is #1 on my list!<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Andrea Marks, M.D., </b> a specialist in adolescent medicine, directed academic programs before opening a private practice for patients ages 9 to 30. She is on the faculty of The Mount Sinai School of Medicine, and also writes a monthly column, Ask Dr. Marks, for <i>Cosmo Girl</i> magazine. Dr. Marks will be President of the Society for Adolescent Medicine in 2004

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