Michael Riera, Phd. is a wonderful author who has written books that are practical and useful when it comes to parenting a teen. I highly recommend his books, especially Uncommon Sense for Parents with Teenagers. In this book he talks to parents as if they are people trying to keep a line of communication open with their sons and daughters and respects that teens are people with their own lives. He understands how families can improve their connection and includes topics such as sex, drugs, and eating disorders in the chapters. Amazon carries these books and they are well worth checking out.