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Miss-connection: Why Your Teenage Daughter 'Hates' You, Expects the World and Needs to Talk Kindle Edition

by Justin Coulson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 52 ratings
A guide to surviving and thriving through your daughter's teenage years, from Dr Justin Coulson as seen on Channel 9's Parental Guidance.

What is the best thing about being a teenage girl right now? 'My friends!' 'Independence!' 'Discovering who I am.'

What is the worst thing about being a teenage girl? 'My friends.' 'Not knowing what the future holds.' 'Pressure to be perfect and look a certain way.'

What do teenage girls wish they could talk to us about? 'I'm sick of pretending to be happy all the time.' 'My face; if anyone is ever going to love me despite how grotesque my face is.' 'I sometimes don't want to be here.'

There has never been a better time to be a teenage girl. But perhaps there has never been a harder time. We know that connection is at the heart of our teenage daughters' happiness. And we do our best to have strong connections with our girls. But despite this, we often feel a disconnect. Or perhaps, more precisely, a mis-connect.

If you're looking to understand your teen daughter better and deepen your connection with her, this book is your guide. Drawing on cutting-edge psychology research along with interviews and surveys from close to 400 teenage girls, Miss-connection will take you into the world your teen girl experiences and help you connect with her the way she needs you to.

As the girls themselves set out the challenges they face - with social media, friends, boys, identity - you will find connection and solutions.

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    1 February 2020
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'... a must-have book not just for raising girls but understanding our daughter's inner-worlds.' -- Rebecca Sparrow

About the Author

Dr Justin Coulson is one of Australia's most respected relationships speakers, authors, and researchers. Obsessed with what makes relationships flourish, Justin has spoken to tens of thousands of people about relationships in leadership, education, and especially in family life. He is the author of two best-selling books: 21 Days to a Happier Family and 9 Ways to a Resilient Child, as well as numerous empirical book chapters and peer-reviewed journal articles.

Dr Justin Coulson is the co-host of the popular TV program Parental Guidance and Australia's top ranked parenting podcast, The Happy Families podcast. He is the author of five bestselling family and parenting books: 21 Days to a Happier Family, 9 Ways to a Resilient Child, 10 Things Every Parent Needs to Know, Miss-Connection and The Parenting Revolution. His viral video about raising children has been viewed over 80 million times. Justin is a regular contributor to the Today show and other major Australian media outlets.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07VZZJNVQ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ ABC Books (1 February 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.6 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0733338895
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 52 ratings

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Dr Justin Coulson is one of Australia's most respected relationships speakers, authors, and researchers. Obsessed with what makes relationships flourish, Justin has spoken to tens of thousands of people about relationships in leadership, education, and especially in family life.

Justin is the author of two best-selling books: 21 Days to a Happier Family, and 9 Ways to a Resilient Child, as well as numerous empirical book chapters and peer-reviewed journal articles.

Justin has worked with The Commonwealth Bank, American Express, the Office of the Children's E-safety Commissioner, The Federal Government's Department of Social Services, Life Education, and dozens, if not hundreds, of schools.

Justin is an Honorary Fellow at the Centre for Positive Psychology at the University of Melbourne's Graduate School of Education, and a Senior Associate at the Positive Psychology Institute.

In addition, Dr Coulson writes a weekly parenting advice column for Sydney’s Daily Telegraph, appears regularly on The TODAY show and he is the parenting expert at kidspot.com.au – Australia’s #1 parenting website.

Most importantly, Justin is an expert in wrestling (his) children, reading Dr Suess, sliding down steep hills on cardboard boxes, and teaching his children to ride bikes. He and his wife Kylie are the parents of six children and live in Brisbane.

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  • Jess Cee
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
    Reviewed in Australia on 19 December 2023
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    Great book. Such a great author. Easy to read and practical advice for parents of teen girls
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  • Mrs. L. Mathieson
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    Reviewed in Australia on 10 September 2020
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    Well-written. Worth the read
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  • Susan Hunter
    5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful, practical and a must read for parents of teen girls
    Reviewed in Australia on 10 March 2020
    Miss Communication helps parents get into the minds and hearts of their daughters. This book is fantastic for helping parents and carers navigate this tricky age stage.
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  • Bryony
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great information, easy to understand and apply to your life.
    Reviewed in Australia on 25 March 2023
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    Easy to read, informative and applicable to life with a tween girl. Invaluable. Highly recommend.
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  • Rebecca Huber
    5.0 out of 5 stars Would recommend to everyone I know with teen girls !
    Reviewed in the United States on 13 August 2020
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    Great book to give me some insight into my teenagers!
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