FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:   Audio Book on Understanding Teenagers is Recognized for Excellence in Content and Design;  Helps On-the-Go Parents Improve Communication With Their Adolescent Son or Daughter

Acton, MA – Just about every parent of a teenager feels at some point that they’re living with a stranger – one they aren’t sure how to communicate with and keep safe from the dangers of drinking, trying drugs and other risky behaviors.  A recently released CD program that helps parents tackle these issues, “You're Empowered! Parenting Teens with Conviction, Communication and Love,” has been declared a finalist for a 2009 Benjamin Franklin Award in the audiobook nonfiction category

(www.pleasestoptherollercoaster.com/products/CD-audio-program.html ).

“Parenting teenagers today takes creativity, stamina and love – lots of love,” explains Sue Blaney, author of “You're Empowered!” as well as of “Please Stop the Rollercoaster: How Parents of Teenagers Can Smooth Out the Ride,” a noted guide for parents of teens.  “When society seems to be undermining the values you want to teach your teen, it’s harder than ever to strike the right balance between being a disciplinarian and being your teen’s friend.”

The three-hour audio program, which includes a 28-page workbook containing awareness exercises for parents of teens and summaries of the audio content, includes material on:

• What's behind teens’ behavior - why do they act the way they do?

• The three most common communication mistakes parents make and how to avoid them
• Practical strategies for improving communication with a teen
• The personality types and influences that make a difference in teens’ involvement with alcohol and drugs
• How to keep teens from getting involved with risky behavior

Author Sue Blaney is a communications expert, speaker and publisher dedicated to supporting parents in successfully raising teenagers.  “The audio format is particularly well suited for busy working parents who don’t have much time for reading,” she says.

The Benjamin Franklin Awards, administered by the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA, formerly PMA), recognize editorial and design excellence with the help of library, bookstore, reviewer, designer, publicity and publishing professionals.  Winners in each category will be announced on May 28.

“You're Empowered! Parenting Teens with Conviction, Communication and Love” is $29.95 plus shipping for the three-CD version and $24.95 for the corresponding downloadable MP3 and PDF files.  Parents of teens can listen to the free program introduction online at www.pleasestoptherollercoaster.com/products/CD-audio-program.html and order at the same web address. 

Click here for an author Q & A

Click here for Parenting Teens tips from the program workbook

For further information contact Sue Blaney at 978-264-0692 or 1-800-234-2150.

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