Author Ready to Dish Out Her Secrets to Parenting Teens

An author and communications expert who makes it her job to help parents deal with teenagers comes to Milton and Roswell early next month, ready to dish out "Secrets to Success in Parenting Your Teen."

In the weeks that follow, parent discussion groups will meet, using her program as their guide.

Sue Blaney, who wrote the book, "Please Stop the Rollercoaster–How Parents of Teenagers Can Smooth Out the Ride," will speak first at the auditorium on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. Local moms get a chance to hear her speak in a smaller group setting when she joins them at the Milton Mom's Club luncheon at clubhouse the next day at 11:30 a.m.

The Milton High School PTSA Drug, Alcohol and Teen Health Awareness Committee is sponsoring both complimentary presentation. However, the luncheon itself costs $20, and registrations are required. No walk-ins will be allowed at The Manor.

Blaney will cover these topics in her North Fulton presentations: 

• The 8 most important "secrets" or guidelines for parents of teenagers to remember,
• How to avoid the three most common communication mistakes parents make,
• The most important area for parents to invest time and develop expertise,
• The most helpful advice for keeping teens safe in regards to alcohol use and
• A rule from ancient Greece that should guide parents' behavior today.

An eight-week parenting discussion group is being formed, with morning and evening sessions. For more information about Sue Blaney's parenting of teen's 8-week program or to register, call 770-841-1413.