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Raising Confident Teenagers: The Take 3 Approach to Parenting Calmly in a Stressful World 

Author(s) : Rosie Hill

Reviews and Endorsements

What professionals say:

I am delighted to endorse this book. I cannot stress how valuable it will be for parents and for professionals. The book is based on the author’s work which involved the development of Take 3, an outstanding parenting programme. I was involved in the early stages of development, and so I can vouch for its value and effectiveness. I have long experience in running groups for parents of young people, and I know only too well the hunger for credible and accessible information on this age group. Parents of teenagers face many challenges today, not just as a result of the increase in mental health problems, but also because of the worries about the impact of social media, and the continuing effects of the pandemic. This book will be an important resource for all who live and work with young people and their families. I hope it will reach a very wide audience.
Dr John Coleman, OBE, author of Why Won’t My Teenager Talk to Me?

An excellent resource for understanding teenage behaviours and boosting relationships at home.
Mark Warren, Senior Family Help Practitioner, Leeds

This new book by Rosie Hill brings together all the original strategies and ideas from her Take 3 course, and incorporates contemporary and innovative material into an accessible and comprehensive format for parents, carers, and professionals. It is an invaluable resource to work through, have at hand, and use at your own pace. Raising Confident Teenagers is fundamentally about building and improving relationships with young people (and potentially with others!) by putting the skills she introduces into practice. It will help guide you through the often choppy waters of family life with teenagers. I have witnessed the many light-bulb moments parents and carers experience when using Rosie’s material and would urge you to read this book and experience this for yourself.’
Sue Bidmead, Specialist Counsellor and Supervisor – Children and Young People


What parents say:

Take 3 probably saved my child’s life; what I learned on the course certainly saved our relationship. I needed to unlearn some of the generic bad parenting we all pick up. The course helped me understand how to communicate and interact positively with my child, and work out how to understand and communicate effectively with the child I had at that time, who was unhappy. Take 3 changed everything for us, for the better.
Ruth, a mum, Oxfordshire

I found [this book] all really useful for me, and surprisingly reassuring. I think reading about parents with perhaps more difficult teenagers puts one’s own difficulties into perspective, and I should imagine others may feel the same way too. That said, the guidance is pretty universal and applies whatever the issues, and written in a way that’s easy to interpret in relation to one’s own situation. It’s really concise and practical but just all feels very supportive (unlike some self-help books which just make you feel as if you’ve done it all wrong). I also liked that it discusses the issues of families and not just one-to-one relationships between parents and their children. The overarching suggestion that one should step back from the immediate situation and take stock is very helpful, along with the self-care. I can’t wait to share it with friends who are going through issues with their kids. Basically, It’s totally brilliant and SO helpful.
James, a dad, Avon

Rosie was a huge support to me when I was struggling with conflict between my two children. She encouraged me to look after myself, offered practical strategies and helped me to reflect on my parenting. I made some changes and, by the end of our sessions, the children were happier and I was happier. Rosie's support was life-changing and I highly recommend her.
A mum, Oxfordshire