Psychologist's Guide to Adolescents and Social Media

This book helps parents understand the emotional, social, and neurological workings of the teenage brain. Drawing on research behind a popular nine-week course for parents, it explains why teens behave the way they do and offers practical strategies to reduce stress and improve parent-teen relationships. Using a mix of neurological and socio-psychological models, the book explores how teens make decisions, mismanage emotions, and respond to different parenting styles.

Key Features:

• Explains teenage behavior beyond hormones—focusing on brain development and emotional logic
• Explores the impact of parenting styles and interaction models on teen relationships
• Offers practical tools and strategies to reduce arguments and support better decision-making
• Uses a humorous and relatable style to make complex concepts accessible
• Provides insights into teen brain function, emotion regulation, and social development