{"product_id":"smart-but-scattered-teens-richard-guare-9781462506996","title":"Smart But Scattered Teens: The Executive Skills Program for Helping Teens Reach Their Potential","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"I told you, I'll do it later.\" \u003cbr\u003e \"I forgot to turn in the stupid application.\" \u003cbr\u003e \"Could you drive me to school? I missed the bus again.\" \u003cbr\u003e \"I \u003ci\u003ecan't\u003c\/i\u003e walk the dog--I have too much homework \"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're the parent of a \"smart but scattered\" teen, trying to help him or her grow into a self-sufficient, responsible adult may feel like a never-ending battle. Now you have an alternative to micromanaging, cajoling, or ineffective punishments. This positive guide provides a science-based program for promoting teens' independence by building their executive skills--the fundamental brain-based abilities needed to get organized, stay focused, and control impulses and emotions. Executive skills experts Drs. Richard Guare and Peg Dawson are joined by Colin Guare, a young adult who has successfully faced these issues himself. Learn step-by-step strategies to help your teen live up to his or her potential now and in the future--while making your relationship stronger. Helpful worksheets and forms can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1\/2\" x 11\" size. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e See also the authors' Smart but Scattered (with a focus on 4- to 13-year-olds) and their self-help guide for adults. Plus, Work-Smart Academic Planner: Write It Down, Get It Done, designed for middle and high school students to use in conjunction with coaching, and related titles for professionals. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Winner (Third Place)--American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award, Consumer Health Category \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Richard Guare, Peg Dawson, Colin Guare\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1462506992\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781462506996\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Guilford Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/16\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 293\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.48lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.09h x 7.24w x 1.07d","brand":"Richard Guare","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44450144649471,"sku":"9781462506996","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_433ca1fc-0311-4f85-8e39-c4139b830c02.jpg?v=1698503035","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/smart-but-scattered-teens-richard-guare-9781462506996","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}