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I Told You, I'll Do It Later. I Forgot To Turn In The Stupid Application. Could You Drive Me To School? I Missed The Bus Again. I Can't Walk The Dog--i Have Too Much Homework! If You're The Parent Of A Smart But Scattered Teen, Trying To Help Him Or Her Grow Into A Self-sufficient, Responsible Adult May Feel Like A Never-ending Battle. Now You Have An Alternative To Micromanaging, Cajoling, Or Ineffective Punishments. This Positive Guide Provides A Science-based Program For Promoting Teens' Independence By Building Their Executive Skills--the Fundamental Brain-based Abilities Needed To Get Organized, Stay Focused, And Control Impulses And Emotions. Executive Skills Experts Drs. Richard Guare And Peg Dawson Are Joined By Colin Guare, A Young Adult Who Has Successfully Faced These Issues Himself. Learn Step-by-step Strategies To Help Your Teen Live Up To His Or Her Potential Now And In The Future--while Making Your Relationship Stronger. Helpful Worksheets And Forms Can Be Downloaded And Printed In A Convenient 8 1/2 X 11 Size. See Also The Authors' Smart But Scattered (with A Focus On 4- To 13-year-olds) And Their Self-help Guide For Adults. Plus, Work-smart Academic Planner: Write It Down, Get It Done, Designed For Middle And High School Students To Use In Conjunction With Coaching, And Related Titles For Professionals. Winner (third Place)--american Journal Of Nursing Book Of The Year Award, Consumer Health Category