Philip Bradley
philpb@isb.ac.th
Several books have been mentioned in recent parent meetings or conversations; here they are:
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk
Being able to maintain open constructive conversations with your children is possibly the most important parenting skill. It is certainly at the heart of resolving many of the stressful situations that many adolescents are increasingly feeling in a world where social networking and 24 hour connectivity are the norm.
Letting Go
This bestselling guide, read by hundreds of thousands of parents over the past decade, is now better than ever, newly revised and completely updated. Based on real-life experience and recommended by colleges and universities around the country, Letting Go offers compassionate, practical, and up-to-the-minute information to help parents with the emotional and social changes of the college years.
The Naked Roommate
From sharing a bathroom with 40 people to sharing lecture notes,The Naked Roommate is a behind-the-scenes look at everything students need to know about college. This essential guide is packed with expert advice, plus outrageous stories from students on over 100 campuses. Through his advice column, college tour, and website, Harlan Cohen has reached thousands of students with his message of being yourself and making the most of the college years.