Michael Carr-Gregg

As the mother of a daughter on the cusp of adolescence, and two more daughters who will be teens in the years to come, I feel in dire need of tips on navigating these often turbulent waters. The Princess Bitchface Syndrome gives clear advice written in a friendly, humorous style that doesn't feel as though you are being preached at. I particularly like the hypotheticals included for discussion with your daughter, and the extra resources tacked on the end. The only drawback is that it is very show more short and basic, but it makes a great starting point for dipping your toe in the water before moving on to further reading. show less

This is a positive book to support parents being the best version of themselves. It unpacks what this stage of life is all about and suggests ways parents can understand their adolescent while empowering them to know how to be awesome parents. Has specific techniques they can use.

The Princess Bitchface Syndrome addresses itself to parents of teenage girls, who are their old sweet selves one moment, and demanding, emotional harpies the next. Carr-Gregg stresses the importance of setting boundaries and having rules. He provides sound advice on walking the fine line between teaching responsibility and giving away parental authority. Don't be fooled by the sensational title. This is a serious and valuable book that should be read by the parents of teenage girls in all show more first-world nations. "By the time girls turn 13 they look like they're ready for anything. But they're not," warns Carr-Gregg. We are reminded that the brain center where decisions are made is not entirely mature and competent until age 25. Author of a number of advice books for parents and founder of Can-Teen, a support group for teen cancer patients, child psychologist Michael Carr-Gregg is most celebrated among his peers for his work and research with teenagers with cancer. He is a popular expert guest on a number of television and radio programs. (June 2007) show less

Wow. What a book. It was like my daughter was leaping off the pages as I read it. So many of the situations that Carr-Gregg describes are happening in my house right now...with a girl not even 13 yet! Recommended if you are feeling like its a never-ending battle you are never going to win. If you are in the battle - you know exactly what I am talking about!