When it comes to parenting teens, the relationship you share is the foundation for all good things. Do you feel like your teen is pulling away, rolling their eyes at every request, or shutting you out? It’s easy to feel like you’ve lost the child you once knew. Parenting teens can stir up frustration, self-doubt, and even memories of your own teenage struggles. But here’s the truth: Raising a teen doesn’t have to feel like a daily battle. Teens stumble because they’re still developing the skills they need to become healthy, happy adults. Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart, a pediatric psychologist and parent coach, has spent over twenty years helping families strengthen relationships and guide teens through this transformative stage. She knows it all comes down to relationship and connection―it’s never too late to reconnect. Teens need a safe foundation to develop lifelong skills like flexibility, impulse control, and emotional regulation. And you’re the best person to help them. In Love the Teen You Have , you’ll learn how to discipline with love, build executive functioning skills for adulthood, and tackle challenges like ADHD, anxiety, and depression with clarity. You’ll also discover how to reparent yourself, healing wounds you don’t want to pass on. Dr. Lockhart combines relatable humor, stories, and actionable strategies to help you spark deeper connections and rewrite your parenting story. It’s never too late to love the teen you have and enjoy these years together. “Reading this book feels like having a trusted friend (who also happens to be an expert) confidently guiding you through those moments when parenting feels most confusing. Dr. Lockhart offers practical tools, powerful reflection prompts, and the exact words to say when it feels like you and your child are speaking different languages. Her parent-friendly educational insights and strategies around ADHD is a breath of fresh air and exactly what so many families need. ” ―Laura Petix, founder of The OT Butterfly and author of A Kids Book About Neurodiversity “If you’ve ever looked at your tween or teen and thought, 'Who is this kid―and how do I even begin to reach them?' this book is the gentle, wise guide you’ve been searching for. Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart truly gets teens―across cultures, backgrounds, and personalities. She brings not only deep clinical expertise, but also personal insight into what it means to parent in a world that often overlooks cultural nuance. Her compassion runs deep, and her insights are grounded in both science and soul. This book walks you through the tween and teen years―age by age―explaining what to expect and exactly how to respond, with real-life examples and word-for-word scripts you can use right away. I deeply respect her work and approach―this book belongs on every parent’s shelf.” ―Dr. Cam Caswell, host of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam “ Love the Teen You Have ditches the cliches and gets real. Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart hands you the playbook for cutting through the conflict and building real connection with your teen―no guilt, no gimmicks. This book doesn’t ask you to change your teen, but invites you to better understand them. A must-read for any parent navigating the unpredictable, messy, and beautiful journey of raising a teen in this age.” ―Leslie Josel, founder of Order Out of Chaos "As a stepmom to two teens with ADHD and someone who has spent over 20 years supporting neurodiverse families and adolescents, I felt deeply seen and validated while reading Love the Teen You Have by Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart. With a powerful blend of clinical expertise and heartfelt empathy, Dr. Lockhart offers practical tools that transform everyday conflict into genuine connection. Her writing is honest, clear, and refreshingly relatable. This book is an essential read for anyone committed to raising emotionally healthy and connected young people." ―Brooke Schnittman, MA, PCC, BCC, founder of Coaching With Brooke “There’s no manual for parenting, but this book comes remarkably close! In this essential read, Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart masterfully blends deep insight and wisdom with practical, research-based strategies. She brings clarity to the complexities of teen development, thoughtfully weaving in the influence of cultural parenting differences, and offers simple yet powerful techniques that parents can implement with confidence right away. Her guidance is both accessible and impactful with loads of specific examples and scripts. This book is a heartfelt gift to parents navigating the complexities of the teen years, offering insight, empathy, and connection” ―Tera Sumpter, M.A., CCC-SLP, author of The Seeds of Learning “As a school psychologist (and mom of a tween and teen), Love the Teen You Have by Dr. Ann Louise Lockhart deeply resonated with me! It’s wise, warm, and profoundly validating. Dr. Lockhart speaks straight to the heart of parenting adolescents with compassion, clarity, and hope. This boo