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A compassionate resource for friends, parents, relatives, teachers, volunteers, and caregivers, this series offers suggestions to help the grieving cope with the loss of a loved one. Often people do not know what to say--or what not to say--to someone they know who is...

Understand the inner workings of your teen's changing brainThe teen years are a vital period of brain development, and understanding the origins and adaptive functions of your teen's behavior can help you support them as they grow. This parenting book digs deep into the...

The author of this book is no one special. However, the one thing that she has over millions of people is something that many wish for: youth. Learn about issues that teenagers today face in this book written by 14-year-old, American teenager, Lauren To....

Isn't it odd that your once smiling little one is fuming with anger, hiding things from you, and doing things their way, just to push your buttons?In 7 Vital Skills for Parenting Teen Girls and Communicating with Your Teenage Daughter, best-selling parenting skills author...

Teen daughters are on an emotional rollercoaster, and responding in kind adds fuel to the fire. It's important for moms to be a stable anchor during this stage in their life.Family therapist and mom Colleen O'Grady shares what she learned firsthand during her own...

Are you and your favorite teenager having too many conversations like this?"How was school?""Fine.""Soccer practice?""Same as always.""Anything interesting happen today?""Nope.""Nice talking with you!"Let's face it. Teenagers have a PhD in one-word answers . . . if we don't ask the right questions. In this...

In innumerable discussions and activities dedicated to better understanding and helping teenagers, one aspect of teenage life is curiously overlooked. Very few such efforts pay serious attention to the role of religion and spirituality in the lives of American adolescents. But many teenagers are...

When Cris Beam moved to Los Angeles, she thought she might volunteer just a few hours at a school for gay and transgender kids. Instead, she found herself drawn deeply into the pained and powerful group of transgirls she discovered. Transparent introduces four: Christina,...

Based on the "capitation" method used in the health-care field, Dr. John Whitcomb's six-step program begins by giving kids control of the money parents would normally spend on them. Families design and sign a contract detailing their mutual responsibilities, and parents agree not to...

A complete parenting guide that provides you with the information you need to survive these trying years.Author: Colleen Alexander-RobertsISBN-10: 0878338993ISBN-13: 9780878338993Publisher: Taylor Trade PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/01/1995Pages: 214Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 9.01h x 5.94w x 0.62d

Globalization has given many of us unparalleled opportunities to work, travel, fall in love, and raise kids all over the world. But it has made being a teen more complicated than ever. Imagine having to discover your identity and place in the world when...

In Game Plan: Develop a Spiritually Winning Strategy for Adults and Teens in Today's Culture, Joe Wells presents a well-researched and practical look at the challenges that can prevent teenagers from reaching the number one goal: Heaven. With a Biblical worldview as its foundation,...

From two leading child and adolescent mental health experts comes a guide for the parents of every college and college-bound student who want to know what's normal mental health and behavior, what's not, and how to intervene before it's too late. "The title says...

Take it from a mom who raised two teenage boys into actual humans--yes, they can and do change. This is her tough love and candid advice on being a good guy in a world full of assh*les. Have you ever returned the family car...

A practicing clinical psychologist for children and adolescents, Anthony Wolf, author of the phenomenal bestseller Get Out Of My Life, But First Can You Drive Me and Cheryl to the Mall? ("I love this book " --Parenting Magazine) returns with another wise, funny, and...

Olivia Gardner, a northern California teenager, was severely taunted and cyber-bullied by her classmates for more than two years. News of her bullying spread, eventually reaching two teenage girls from a neighboring town, sisters Emily and Sarah Buder. The girls were so moved by...

Raise a resilient daughter with positive parenting Parenting a teen girl can keep you on your toes. Girls face a lot of unique struggles, especially these days, and figuring out how to guide them can sometimes be challenging. Enter Parenting Teen Girls. This book...

What can Latinx youth contribute to critical conversations on culture, politics, identity, and representation? Latinx Teens answers this question and more by offering an energetic, in-depth look at how Latinx teenagers influence twenty-first-century U.S. popular culture. In this exciting new book, Trevor Boffone and...

Teenage boys are faced with many opposing and conflicting views, emotions and social norms. The constant struggle to define themselves and be their best self is not an easy task for a maturing teen. They are bombarded with content from social media and often...

In The Secret Lives of Teen Girls, Evelyn Resh, the mother of a teenage daughter and a certified nurse-midwife specializing in the treatment of teenage girls, explores the mysterious world of female, adolescent sexuality and how parents--especially mothers--can help their daughters through this tumultuous...

When kids hit their teens, their character unfolds in increasingly consequential ways. Your job as a parent is far from done! During those stormy teenage years from ages 13 to 19, your child needs your help in developing traits that are vital to his...

Once our society set aside time for adolescents to grow from children to adults, to become accustomed to their expanding bodies and minds. Now the markers that defined passage--differences in dress, behavior, and responsibilities--have vanished. The institutions that guarded adolescence, such as family and...

This book offers clear, actionable ways for parents and educators to create and strengthen relationships with teens during a key time of growth and development. With an emphasis on mindfulness, non-violent communication, and rooted in what we know about brain and social development during...

Join the original authors of The Indigo Children ten years later for a profound and frank discussion these special children--why they do what they do and what we can do to help them "The Indigo Children? Oh yeah . . . I know about...

The transition from high school to college is a significant turning point in life, but it can come with unique challenges if you are a student who is blind or visually impaired. The revised and updated College Bound helps students prepare for their new...

No parent likes to see their child struggle, especially with dark emotions like anger, fear, and depression. Family counselor and bestselling author Norm Wright addresses these emotional issues in a compassionate, family-friendly way that will help parents to communicate more freely with their children....

Have you ever heard the expression "Let your conscience be your guide"? Donnell White is a man determined to ease the guilt of his conscience by volunteering as a mentor at a detention center full of high-risk teens. The message he conveys to them...

Frame Your Own Future gives children and teens the tools needed to start their own business. This book covers things such as: How to write a mission statement Writing a business plan made easy Joining forces with youth already in business Today's children and...

What Your Mother Never Told You uses contemporary teenage terminology with clever memorable phrases, tools, and strategies to empower teenagers to be responsible for their decisions and actions.Author: Richard M. DudumISBN-10: 1419678698ISBN-13: 9781419678691Publisher: Richard DudumLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/15/2007Pages: 264Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.61lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.25w x...

I Cry in the Shower tells the story of sixteen-year-old Silas Martin, who was plagued by brain tumors, visual impairment, seizure disorders, and other disabilities since he was six months old. I Cry in the Shower is full of raw journal entries from this...

Youth today need refuge, some sort of safe place. This book gives them a place to turn when they have problems to solve. With Biblical guidance and a bit of conventional wisdom, the reader will be challenged to consider the options they have in...

It's not easy growing up, but there's good news God is here to help you, and He has surrounded you with plenty of other people who want to see you become a strong, smart, and pure young man This guide will help you and...

At fifteen years old, Daphne Scholinski was committed to a mental institution and awarded the dubious diagnosis of "Gender Identity Disorder." She spent three years--and over a million dollars of insurance--"treating" the problem...with makeup lessons and instructions in how to walk like a girl.Daphne's...

Queer Monologues: Stories of LBGT Youth, produced by For the Love of Learning (FTLOL), offers queer youth a safe, creative outlet to share their concerns, hopes, and personal stories with the community-at-large. If an individual is unable to be themselves, the consequences can be...

The intensely personal story of one parent's struggle to cope with her teenage son's alcohol and drug addiction. Sharing the journey through the variety of institutions that make up our national attempt to address a burgeoning crisis often shaded by inadequacy and unanticipated ramifications....

The time when children leave home is a major transitional period for all mothers-but there are no widely accepted rites of passage to acknowledge this massive change, and very little recognition of the spectrum of emotions it triggers in so many of us. In...

"Full of practical expectations ... Warmly ­recommended." --Library Journalstarred review Power struggles between parents and teens are nothing new, but chronic control battles are destructive to teen development as well as the entire family. According to psychotherapist Neil Brown, these battles occur as the...

Any parent of a teenager who would like pragmatic tips on how to build a positive relationship with their child should read this book. Parents of teens know that in today's environment, being a good parent is a greater challenge than ever. In 35...

Practical information for teens and their families. Praise for the previous edition: This very unusual book...is loaded with the kind of information disabled teens often need but may be too embarrassed to ask for. --Booklist The teen years are some of the most demanding....

Talking to your kids about sex is hard. And, oh so awkward. But...important. Especially if you want your kids to grow up confident and have healthy relationships (it will save you thousands on future therapy ).Sexologist and mom, Dr. Lanae St.John, aka, The MamaSutra,...

Winner of the Gold Medal for Best Christian Family and Parenting Book of 2020 by the Illumination Book Awards The creator of the viral parenting concept the "X-Plan" illuminates the importance of awakening your child's unique strength--while also taking an introspective look at your...

Let's Make a Contract
Getting Through Unhappy Romantic Relationships - Discover why you're unhappy in your romantic relationship - Gain a better understanding of why you stay in your unhappy romantic relationship - Boost your chances of finally finding a fulfilling romanceSee if this sounds...

There is a refrain in The Greatest Song spoken to "the daughters of Jerusalem." That refrain not only formulates a key theme of the Song of Songs, but also helps mark off different episodes in the narrative about the abduction of a young country...

As a parent you know that your 'child' is not just another teenager, struggling to grow up. She is your daughter. That in itself makes her the most unique and important teenager in the world. But when your sweet little girl suddenly stops talking,...

Read hit songwriter Jennifer "JJ" Johnson's award-winning new memoir release and incredible true story! Winner!!! 2020 14th Annual NIEA Awards Winner!!! 2020 NYC Big Book AwardsWinner!!! 2020 Kindle Book Awards A Colorado girl with type 1 diabetes beats tough odds to become a hit...

Motivating Adolescents provides you and your teen the wisdom and skills needed to become engaged citizens of the world.Author: Robin TheissISBN-10: 1631950347ISBN-13: 9781631950346Publisher: Morgan James PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/22/2020Pages: 190Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.47lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.44d

"In a society where my generation is often mischaracterized or misunderstood by parents and those around them, assumed to be irreligious, cynical, and jaded, I intend to depict it as I see it: which is to say a generation lying just at the door...

LEARN THE BOUNDARIES IN DATING AND WATCH YOUR RELATIONSHIP BLOSSOM INTO SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL TODAY!Are you dissatisfied with the way you communicate with those closest to you? Or are you someone who needs that extra push to become that better in building trust and commitment?...

Getting your period may seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be scary.Piper Gets Her Period is a book about menstruation, specifically for girls with autism, which aims to provide easy to read information about puberty and the experience of having a period. The...

Is a troubled teen challenging your family's serenity? Learn how to establish a positive relationship and restore genuine peace.Can't put up with the perpetual mood swings anymore? Sick of mumbled, one-word answers? Struggling with a defiant rebel who won't listen? Educator, specialist in pedagogy,...