It’s hard to know where to turn when your child or teen is struggling with mental health issues. Often, there are real barriers to getting your child help such as time, resources, and availability (both professional and parental). If you’re feeling stuck and want to help your teen develop coping skills, Back Pocket for Parents gives you a good place to start. In this supportive, easy-to-use guide, Shaney offers effective tools that can be applied immediately. You will find: Breathing techniques to practice with your child - Suggestions on how to reduce screen time - Small but doable nutritional changes to improve mental health and energy - Communication strategies to get your child to open up - Words of caution about over-scheduling and over-parenting - Strategies to present the suggested changes to your child _________________________________________________ " Back Pocket for Parents should be required reading for any parent of a teenager who feels frustrated, lost, or alone. Shaney Andler’s fresh and relatable approach provides parents with techniques that will improve the mental health of everyone in the family." —Susan Eva Porter, PhD, LCSW, Psychotherapist and author of Bully Nation “An amazing, easy-to-read resource for parents and anyone who works with young people. Thank you for providing practical tools and hope for those who so desperately need it." —Sheila Olson, Director of Student Services and parent "After teaching the Back Pocket program to my kids at the Boys and Girls Club, I found myself personally using some of the tools throughout my days. I see how important and incredible these tools are for young children and teenagers, especially during critical points in their lives.” —Nick Wikiera, lead instructor, Boys and Girls Club of Philadelphia “I have worked for almost two decades in Crisis Intervention. This is a book I would definitely provide to parents and/or guardians of teens seeking to understand their child’s mental health.” —Heather Hagen, manager at an outpatient behavior health clinic "This book is really good. It’s easy and enjoyable to read. So much of Shaney's advice is exactly what I tell families all the time: phones out of the bedroom, make sleep a priority, make sure you’re getting some outside time, and find methods that calm and relax you. The more parents hear these tips, the better." —Dr. Ann Jones, pediatrician " Back Pocket for Parents offers a realistic and manageable approach to parenting your child through issues with their mental health. Andler’s down-to-earth strategies were easy to implement and made a significant difference in the well-being of our entire family." —Carrie Murphy, 6th grade teacher and parent "After writing Back Pocket for Teens , it made sense that Shaney would follow up with Back Pocket for Parents . This book gives concrete tools and ideas to empower parents to better support their children with mental health struggles. The openness with which Shaney and her family share their experiences will benefit parents who might be feeling alone or overwhelmed. It is truly a gift to parents." —Lisa Heinrichs, Madison children’s hospital social worker and parent "Each page is thoughtful, practical, fluid, and easy to digest. Shaney's strategies are concise, and they allow you to be the scientist and the experiment." —Gust Athanas, board-certified school counselor and parent