How to Hug A Hedgehog - 12 Keys for Connecting with Teens

Written by: Dianne Edmonds Posted on 14 Jul 2015 0

When I saw this new book by Exisle Publishing come across my desk in an email, I was very keen to take a look, now that I am into my 14th year of Motherhood.

I was very excited to get my own copy last week and start to read this book, "with entertaining stories and 12 principles that open the cages, unlock the doors, gently tear down those walls, and get you talking". How to Hug a Hedgehog explores everything from communication to what you might have missed on the teen "warning label".

Written by Best-selling parenting author Brad Wilcox who teams with It's OK to cry author Jerrick Robbins to help you fact your worst fears, effectively handle pressure and stress, and answer the hardest question of all: "What happens if I fail?".

In the first chapter, Hear Them Cry, Brad and Jerrick explain that just like when our children were babies, we had to learn to interpret what each cry meant. We had to work out whether they needed feeding, changing, rocking or something else.

They explain that "Teenagers' emotions and needs are usually expressed in coded messages - secret codes, if you will - that we must receive and interpret. It's really nothing new".

"Now those little ones are teenagers, and they are still playing the same game. They no longer need a diaper change or bottle. They need security, acceptance, attention, and positive feedback. But they don't voice those needs any more clearly now than when you were babies. They just give you signals and expect you to figure out what they need. In their own way, your teens are still crying. Only now, the tears are inside." 
Quotes taken from pages 8-9. Reproduced with permission from the publisher.

Looking forward to reading more of this book with it's stories, especially with this recommendation on the front cover:

"This book is full of hope. It makes something hard seem easy. It is sure to have a positive impact!" - SEAN COVEY, authro of the international bestseller, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens.

 

How to Hug a Hedgehog is available from Exisle Publishing and wherever good books are sold.



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Dianne 2/08/2014 9:34:46 PM Thanks very much for your encouraging words about the site and it's valuable use. After taking the advice of Dr Sara Gottfried and "Pressing the Pause button", we will be continuing to work on the site.

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Nina Liz 2/08/2014 6:47:45 AM I find the pregnancy centre site a valuable resource. I hope that Dianne will continue to keep the site active and current. The content, layout and accessibility support site use for not only pregnant women, but women throughout the developmental spectrum.

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Jayden Eden 17/04/2014 12:33:42 PM The brain is an amazing tool if you know how to use it and sharpen it. You can literally do anything you set your mind to. I love how you mentioned that the "brain reserve can be used and needs to be refilled," because it is very true. If you train your brain, you can learn to use more of it. By doing this, you will become a smarter human being.
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Dianne Edmonds 6/02/2014 1:01:14 PM Thanks Lori! Great idea to give Tiara's to your patients! Love it.

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Lori 6/02/2014 7:09:12 AM Oh you are so funny! I started reading her book but kept forgetting about it (bought it as an ebook - so not the same as a book in your hands)! I bought some Tiaras to give to patients and now I will go buy some marbles! Thanks for sharing, Dianne!

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Sunita Chaudhari 4/12/2013 8:22:15 PM Very Nice post and attractive gift idea.... I like it. I use to do buy online fruit cakes as its time saving.very informative post about fruit cakes. cakes looks yummy.thanks for sharing this.

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Sarah 29/10/2013 5:31:53 PM "Dr Sara talks about womens’ tendency to “over providing”, which drains our energy, kills our sex life and undermines our families happiness. She also talked about the “muffin top” ie belly fat that won’t move, sugar cravings and women needing a glass of wine to sooth themselves and to settle down at the end of the day."

I think she might be onto something. I can certainly relate to most of these 'symptoms'.

Thanks Dianne

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Dianne 20/08/2013 11:01:12 AM Thanks very much Fiona! Will take your advice and aim to keep the beds ongoingly made too! Dianne

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Fiona 19/08/2013 11:41:08 PM Hi Di,
Glad you have survived the move and all seems to be going well. I love your website. I'm looking forward to having more time to click around here!
My moving tip is make up the beds as soon as you can in the new house (and don't cover the beds with stuff) know where the kettle is packed for emergency cups of tea and order take away dinner for the first night.
See you

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Lori Forner 12/08/2013 6:35:49 AM Amazing work on Pelvic Floor First!!!! Thank you for your passion in helping women! :)