I'm Not Mad, I Just Hate You!: A New Understanding of Mother-Daughter Conflict

For mothers who are reeling from the rockiness of an ever-changing adolescent, or struggling with a relationship that's deteriorating by the day, here is encouragement, reassurance, and great advice. "I'm Not Mad, I Just Hate You!" discusses the social, emotional, cultural, and psychological issues that can lead to mother-daughter conflicts. It offers illuminating and very recognizable case studies, and demonstrates how mother-daughter friction during adolescence can actually empower girls by teaching them invaluable skills. By providing mothers with much-needed encouragement and practical strategies to help their daughters grow into emotionally healthy and capable adults, "I'm Not Mad, I Just Hate You!" can transform the tempestuous teenage years into years of positive, enriching growth.

Author: Roni Cohen-Sandler, Michelle Silver
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Published: 03/01/2000
Pages: 288
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.53lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.34w x 0.63d
ISBN: 9780140286007

About the Author
Roni Cohen-Sandler, Ph.D., is the author of two previous books and has written for many publications. Her numerous television and radio appearances include the Oprah Winfrey Show, Good Morning America, Today, and NPR.