Parenting Teenagers

What makes Christina Botto different? Where is her passion coming from?


Let's face it - parenting a teenager is difficult.

After two years of struggling with her own teenager, arguments and disrespect became unacceptable to Christina. Refusing to continue "business as usual" she set out to learn how to deal constructively with this age group.

For the subsequent eight years, Botto began talking not only to her teenage daughter, but also to her daughter's friends as well as their parents. Word spread, and she eventually became a sought-after mediator between parents and their teens.

She methodically refined her findings and results, and applied these strategies as her youngest daughter went through her teenage years. Botto's techniques and extra effort paid excellent dividends in the form of a healthier, more supportive relationship with her youngest daughter.

"My daughter enjoyed her freedom, and still respected the rules and boundaries I set," Botto says. "I was at her side when she turned from a girl to a young lady, enjoying and experiencing changes and accomplishments - and so Can You!."

When other parents noticed the great results of Botto's approach they began asking her to be a mediator between them and their teens.

Soon Botto realized she would not be able to help all of the parents that need the benefit of her successful strategies. She decided to gather all of her knowledge and write an informative book on the subject.

Botto’s proven strategies, comprised of more than 20 years of working with parents and their teenagers, are outlined in her book:"Help Me With My Teenager! A Step-by-Step Guide For Parents That Works."

She has helped hundreds of parents who are struggling with the same issues she did, in person as well as through her books. Botto has appeared in podcasts and has been featured in many newspapers and magazines.

Christina Botto was born in Vienna, Austria. At age 25, she moved with her mother and sister to the United States. She got married and had two daughters. Her husband passed away in 1987, leaving her with two girls, ages one and eight, to raise on her own.

Botto earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the Hotel and Business Management College in Vienna, Austria. She is a member of the National Writers Association and the National Parent Teacher Association, and is also listed in the Cambridge Who's Who directory.

"Christina, you are doing a great service to many, many others! I wish you all the success with all of your endeavors!"
Sandy Jackson, Ocala, Florida

"Christina has been such a help to me in raising my son. He and I now have clearly defined roles and boundaries, and we are closer than ever. Thank you Christina for your advice, your patience, and your grace." 
Tim R., Florida

"While reading this book, I felt that the real stories the author shared helped me in realizing I'm not alone and that so many other parents were dealing with the same thing. The book helped me in approaching problems with my daughter in a different way."
M. Faett, Reston, VA

"As the father of two teenage children, I was surprised at how different my relationship with them became once they reached adolescence. Christina offered simple, logical advice that I have been able to use immediately. After only one week, I am thrilled with the results and the possibilities."
David D., Massachusetts