Hugging a Cactus. How to Talk to a Teenager So They Hear and Trust You

Just yesterday your child was affectionate and open, but today they have turned into a prickly and inaccessible «cactus» who is rude, slams doors, is always on their phone, and pushes away any attempt you make to talk. But what if their brain is currently undergoing a global restructuring, and their prickles are a defensive reaction to a world that has become too complex?

Sheila Redfern, a clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience, draws on the latest scientific research about brain function to explain what is happening in your teenager's mind. This book will help you find common ground with your teenager on the most pressing topics: social media and video games, self-harm and risky behavior, self-esteem issues, and communication difficulties.