Sex. Drugs. Divorce. When it's time for "the talk," many parents panic. They need a simple guide to help them - and now they have it. In this book, parenting expert Dr. Richard Heyman teaches parents how to approach kids with honesty and understanding. He answers questions like "How do I bring it up?", "What should I say?", and "How will he/she/they react?" It features practical and precise advice for specific problem topics and realistic scripts that help dictate what should and should not be said. Complete with realistic sample scripts, this go-to guide helps parents tackle tough topics with conviction and composure.

Richard Heyman, Ed.D. (Calgary, Canada), is a professor at the University of Calgary and studies social interaction, specializing in adult/child communication. He has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in communication for thirty-eight years, and has published four popular books on communication. Heyman is married with three children and six grandchildren.