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Healthy Teens, Body and Soul
by Andrea Marks, Betty Rothbart
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Paperback: 384 pages
Publisher: Fireside; 1 (January 28 2003)


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Introduction
We chose the title Healthy Teens, Body and Soul because we feel optimistic and upbeat about adolescence as a time of great energy, resilience, and potential. Yet many health professionals, educators, and above all parents anticipate adolescence



Book Description

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.

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:

  • gaining independence
  • clarifying sexual identity
  • Finding a realistic, satisfying place in society

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), Healthy Teens, Body and Soul will teach parents how to open the lines of communication that will result in healthier, happier teens (and parents!).

About the Author

Andrea Marks, M.D.

Andrea Marks, M.D., 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 Cosmo Girl magazine. Dr. Marks will be President of the Society for Adolescent Medicine in 2004.

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Betty Rothbart, M.S.W.

Betty Rothbart, M.S.W., s psychiatric social worker and educator, is the author of several books, about parenting and health. She creates health education programs and trains teachers for the New York City Department of Education, and teaches parent workshops. She is a member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors..

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