Honest, insightful, contemporary and helpful. Seldom will you find solid research and sound advice packaged so engagingly.br–John H. Lounsbury, National Middle School AssociationbrbrParenting children during the ‘tween years from ten to fifteen is like building a bridge that enables young persons to cross from childhood into adulthood. The practical and informative tools in this book will help you bring out the best in your teenager–and yourself.br–William Sears, M.D.brbrBuckle-up and readiThe Roller-Coaster Years/ifor its empathy, invaluable information, and practical tips. It is a well-researched and user-friendly guide that can help you help your child build skills, gain confidence, and prepare for the breathless ride toward high school.br–Carol Weston, author ofiGirltalk/iCharlene C. Giannetti is a journalist and the author of three previous books. She is the mother of two children going through the roller-coaster years and lives in New York City. brbrMargaret Sagarese taught young adolescents for several years and has written many books. She is the mother of one roller-coaster-years child and lives in Long Island, New York.bGetting a View from the Ferris Wheel/bbrbr”The biggest challenge in dealing with this age group is their roller-coaster emotions.”br–Middle school teacher from Washingtonbrbr”She’s driving me crazy!” the mother of a thirteen-year-old girl confessed to a friend over the phone. “Her math teacher called to tell me she hasn’t handed in any homework for three days. You should see her room! I expect the board of health will soon condemn it. And the way she dresses! The other day she sprayed blue streaks in her hair and painted her fingernails to match.”brbrShe sighed. “But you know, she can be such fun! The other night she challenged me to a game of cards, Go?Ð