Dr. Jerry Weichman, Orange County Teen Psychologist and Parenting Expert, Publishes Book to Teach Teens 'How to Deal'

For all the Mom's in Orange County who have a middle school - high school age student this book is for you. I had the opportunity to chat with Dr. Weichman and I'm so glad I did, he is very passionate about his work and truly a benefit to kids and parents. HIs book is called "How to Deal" it's an easy to read book worded very well so kids actually relate to what they are reading. I couldn't recommend it more, here is more info....

Dr. Jerry Weichman — a popular Newport Beach based teen psychologist, parenting expert andmotivational speaker — today announced the publication of How to Deal, hisfirst book for young adults. The book, which was pre-ordered by variousschool administrators throughout Orange County, follows Dr. Weichmanthrough his personal struggles while giving readers practical tools andadvice for dealing with the challenges of being a teenager today. "Sex, drugs and alcohol, stress, social drama and extraordinaryacademic pressure — being a teenager is harder than ever. Teens today arefacing adult pressures and issues on a daily basis. Especially with accessto the Internet, cell phones and two-ways, teens are exposed to — and areexpected to keep up with — a constant stream of adult information," saidJerry Weichman, Ph.D., author of How to Deal. "As teens struggle to definewho they are, they often demand the freedom and responsibility of being anadult, when they really need and crave structure.

The frustration of being caught between childhood and adulthood causes many teens to act out byrebelling against parents, teachers and other adults in their lives. Thegoal of How to Deal is to give teens a fresh perspective and arm them withthe practical tools they need to make it through high school and becomehealthy, happy adults."

Dr. Weichman's vibrant personality and his ability to speak to teens intheir own language are largely responsible for his effectiveness, popularity and the cult-like following he has gathered since opening aprivate practice in Newport Beach during 2005. Dr. Weichman is expected torelease a parenting companion book to How to Deal in late 2008. About Dr. Jerry Weichman A practicing clinical psychologist based in Newport Beach, California,Dr. Weichman has dedicated his career to connecting with teens and helpingthem develop interpersonal, intrapersonal and academic skills that willhelp them prepare for their adult lives.

Dr. Weichman's personal style,insight and "Tool Belt" presentation have been wildly popular at JuniorHigh and High Schools all over Los Angeles and Orange County as well as atnumerous parenting and educator conferences. For more information about Dr.Jerry Weichman, or to order a copy of "How to Deal" visit: http://drjerryweichman.com/index.html or http://www.lulu.com/content/2477913 .