Counterintuitive - What 4 million teenagers wish we knew.: (bite-sized wisdom 4 parents and teachers) - Couverture souple

Tyler Durman has spoken live to over 4 million teenagers. Following each presentation, where he offers guidance through comedic storytelling, students approach him to confide and confess things they’ve never told their parents, teachers, or even best friends. Thousands of these one on one conversations have given Tyler a rare window into their lives, allowing him to gain wisdom about the surprising and counterintuitive things they need and long for from the adults in their lives. If you want to experience joy and intimacy in your relationship with your child or students, the observations and tools in these pages will give you a way forward. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or at a loss, they’ll provide hope. As a former teacher and father of five, Tyler writes with a voice that’s fresh, raw, and just pure fun. He’s found a way to relay profound wisdom while being intensely funny at the same time. “Powerful. Refreshing. Hilarious. I literally couldn’t put it down! The scope and candor of this book cut to the realities of parenting and teaching while offering hope through practical solutions... a pure joy to read.” Dr. Paul Lewanski, Ed.D., California Teacher of the Year

Tyler Durman will make you laugh and think. He’s sought after to speak to middle, high school and college students, and to parents and teachers. He has spoken at 2,800 schools, conferences and events, and to over four million teenagers. He’s the author of two books, is a former high school teacher, loves to surf, and lives in Laguna Beach California with his wife Kristen, and three of their five kids who are still in school.