Not a Survival Guide: Your Straight Talking Parenting Companion; Navigating The Shift From Child To Teen is the honest, no-fluff parenting companion you didn’t know you needed. Designed to support families through the transition from childhood to the teenage years, this book is all about real talk, relatable moments, and reassuring guidance—one conversation at a time.
Inside, you’ll find comforting stories, practical strategies, and (deep breath) a few home truths. Drawing from both expert advice and lived experience, Nicole Howes offers relatable scenarios, accessible analogies, and the kind of support that feels like a chat with a trusted friend.
This isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about creating space for the right questions. Not a Survival Guide helps you:
-Encourage healthy, open conversations with your teen
-Feel less alone during challenging parenting moments
-Make confident, considered choices for your family
-Embrace the teenage years not as a phase to survive, but as one to connect, grow, and enjoy
As Nicole puts it:
“This book is not a survival guide. I don’t believe the teenage years are something we just ‘get through’. They’re meant to be lived and loved—just like every other stage of parenting. No, it’s not always easy. But maybe that’s part of the adventure? And if not, at least we’re in it together.”
About Nicole Howes
Nicole Howes is a book editor, brand content consultant, company director—and most importantly, a mum of two. Based in Norwich, she balances her time between crafting content for brands, editing powerful books, and writing her own work that speaks straight to the heart.
Nicole’s love of language started young, and her curiosity has never slowed. Her passion for books, storytelling, and asking the big questions shapes everything she does—at work and at home.
Her latest mission? Helping create a world where her children—and all children—feel safe to ask questions, explore emotions, and be heard. This vision led her to found The Quash in 2023: a community built to support educators and parents in fostering question-led learning and confident, open conversations.
Not a Survival Guide is a reflection of that mission—rooted in honesty, empathy, and the belief that we’re stronger when we parent together.
