Suanne Kowal-Connelly, MD, FAAP, has worked as a practicing pediatrician for more than 30 years and currently serves as the director of pediatric clinical quality for the Long Island Federally Qualified Health Centers in Nassau County. Dr. Kowal-Connelly sits on several American Academy of Pediatrics councils and sections, is an avid triathlete, and is the mother of 3 adult sons. She lives in Baldwin Harbor, NY.
"This book is extremely well written and informative.I recommend
this book to all parents and health care providers looking to equip
themselves with the most up-to-date information about puberty."
Robert C. Lee, DO, MS, FAAP; associate pediatric program director,
member of Bright Futures Expert Panel on Middle Childhood, NYU
Winthrop Hospital
"Get a refreshing and valuable perspective along with hands-on
advice about puberty, emotional changes, and all those unavoidable
pitfalls of raising an adolescent." Jack Levine, MD, FAAP; clinical
assistant professor, Department of Pediatrics, Donald and Barbara
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
"This is a must read for all parents prior to or at any time during
their child's adolescence. Turn to this book again and again as
every child, at different stages of development, will present his
or her own unique needs." Sarah Collins-Molese, BSN, MA, SNT; lead
nurse, Freeport Public Schools
" Parenting Through Puberty is a must-read for all parents of
adolescents! ...Learn the nuts and bolts of what children go
through, both physically and socially, as you raise healthy teens."
Michelle Gallo, EdD; assistant superintendent, Baldwin School
District
"Dr Kowal-Connelly provides parents with a resource that is easy to
read, has accessible references for more information, and above all
a positive approach to what can often seem a daunting period of
child development." Joy Connolly; director of education program
services, Child Care Council of Nassau, Inc.
" Parenting Through Puberty offers parents information to
successfully transition their child from childhood to young
adulthood." Eduardo Ramirez; director for physical education,
health education, health services, and athletics, Baldwin Union
Free School District
"Dr Kowal-Connelly is a dedicated advocate for families. Her expert
advice is conveyed through a lens of compassion and empathy."
Elizabeth Isakson, MD, FAAP; executive director, Docs for Tots
"This book is like having an 'adolescence coach' to navigate you
through the inevitable challenges of parenting through puberty!
...Filled with resources, checklists, and techniques to assist with
important conversations, this book is very current, relevant, and
empowering!" Diana M. Filiano, DSW; director, child welfare
training program, Stony Brook University School of Social Welfare
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