Family & Relationships - Friendship

An essential guide for parents of teenagers from the creators of a successful parenting course aimed at the teenage yearsThe teenage years are acknowledged to be the most testing stage of parenting--when well-mannered and obedient children can transform into rude and rebellious teens. However,...

A lot of products come with manuals that ease our understanding of and usability of the products. The most valuable of gifts - children do not come with a specific parenting manual; it's no wonder we ache for answers because of our feelings of...

Few things are more meaningful--or more complicated--than mother-daughter relationships. This helpful parenting guide helps moms navigate their relationships with their daughters to create strong ties and a close, respectful connection that will last a lifetime. SuEllen Hamkins, MD, and Ren e Schultz, MA, originally...

How Can I Give My Child Hope? "I'm such a failure." "No one cares about me." "I haven't felt happy for a long time." "I don't want to live anymore." If you have heard your child utter these words, your fear for their well-being...

If you had 14 years to live, how much of a positive impact can you make? Time is definitely one commodity we may all have, but we certainly do not have it equally. Here is a tale of a young special boy named Christian....

Believe it or not, your kids WANT to talk to you about the social and health challenges they're facing. But are you ready? Jessica Peck, a pediatric nurse practitioner and mom of four, helps parents escape the secrecy and shame surrounding tough conversations and...

Most teenagers leaving school lack financial literacy and are easy prey for financial scams, student debt, high-interest credit, bad investments and dubious money-making schemes. Smarter Richer Braver helps you understand what you can do to empower your teen to take control of their finances...

This first book of a two-book series discusses ten challenges to overcome to safeguard our children against the seduction and entrapment of people who are interested in only what they can earn off them through prostitution or stripping. Biblically-based references are used to drive...

If you want to guarantee your teenage daughter will grow into a strong, successful woman, then this book is for you!Parenting is already challenging, and our modern world doesn't make it any easier.Now more than ever, our society is fraught with all kinds of...

How to Deal With An Angry TeenagerWhy is your teenager so angry?That is probably a question you have asked yourself many times over the last few weeks, months, or even years! Don't worry. You are not alone. Parents worldwide currently find themselves in the...

"In spite of what some may say, or believe we don't achieve on our own. Quotes such as "I am a self-made man" or "I did it all by myself" it is my contention that we are indeed somewhat off track if we believe...

LoveEd is an age appropriate, gender specific program designed to help parents teach both the theology and science of human sexuality in the context of God's plan for love and life. This program, steeped in Catholic Church teaching, conveys not just the facts of...

This insightful, raw and heartbreaking narrative by Army retired veteran Teressa Boone explores the funny and tragic experiences of a young girl growing up in the inner-city of Chicago. The story is about Betty, who is battling her self-esteem, and how her life changes...

The essential body positivity handbook for parents of children and teens by powerhouse change-maker and body positivity activist Taryn Brumfitt and Dr Zali Yager. Imagine a world where children don't feel held back by their bodies. Where we judge each other by who we...

"Think you can 'create' the perfect child? Dream on! Then stop dreaming and start reading this book. We can't control our kids' life trajectories, but we can create relationships with them that are genuine, warm, and encouraging. Here's your road map!"--Lenore Skenazy, president of...

Across the country, there's a youth-led rebellion challenging the status quo. In Seattle and Pittsburgh, teenage girls protest against companies that sell sleazy clothing. Online, a nineteen-year-old describes her struggles with her mother, who she feels is pressuring her to lose her virginity. In...

I've been playing the game of life for nearly 50 years. I've had a lot of losses, and I've had a lot of wins. I've learned a lot about this complicated and confusing game and have dedicated my time to helping thousands of men...

Divorce, while commonplace, is often challenging and transformative for all family members. Adolescence is a distinct and powerful life period that may be impacted in many ways by parental divorce and remarriage. While teenagers may be cognitively able to understand the changes in the...

'Full of practical parenting advice that will give you the tools to guide your child through this time' Daily Express Raising a tween can often leave you feeling like a parenting beginner all over again. Children in the 'between' stage seem to change almost...

An empty nest starts on solid ground. Prepare your college-age kid, heart, and wallet for your family's next chapter.You've devoted so much effort, time, and energy to raising your children and planning for their future education. They're ready for the next stage of their...

Our kids are experiencing an unprecedented sense of isolation, interacting virtually in a world that seems ever more fearful with each news cycle. They absorb and internalize the stress and anxiety they see on their parents' faces and on the phone, laptop, tablet, and...

Our kids are experiencing an unprecedented sense of isolation, interacting virtually in a world that seems ever more fearful with each news cycle. They absorb and internalize the stress and anxiety they see on their parents' faces and on the phone, laptop, tablet, and...

A roadmap for parents on how to manage adolescent achievement stress, make values-driven, rather than anxiety-driven parenting decisions, and raise flourishing teens and the future generation of successful adults. Author: Dana DorfmanISBN-10: 1538164531ISBN-13: 9781538164532Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/30/2023Pages: 218Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.94lbsSize: 8.50h...

Once children hit adolescence, it seems as if overnight "I love you" becomes "leave me alone," and any question from a parent can be dismissed with one word: "fine." But while they may not show it, teenagers rely on their parents' curiosity, delight, and...

When Your Teen Has an Eating Disorder will empower you to help your teen using a unique, family-based treatment (FBT) approach. With this guide, you'll learn to respectfully and lovingly oversee your teen's nutritional rehabilitation, which includes helping to normalize eating behaviors, managing meals,...

"A breath of much-needed fresh air around a very charged subject."--Christiane Northrup, M.D., OB/GYN physician and author of the New York Times bestsellers Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom and The Wisdom of Menopause"Vernacchio's no-blame, no-shame approach will inspire parents to drop their fears, judgments, and...

Girl's Voices are Unheard Priya is a fragile girl and has been since birth, but she never gives up on whatever comes her way. A girl who accepted every challenge and confronted it head on. Her life is one in a state of limbo;...

'In this insightful and practical exploration of female young adulthood, Madonna offers a remarkable way of understanding and sharing the realities of growing up for so many of our daughters.' - Dr Justin Coulson A must-read guide for parents of teenage girls that explores...

Youth Without Family to Lean On draws together interdisciplinary, global perspectives to provide a comprehensive review of the characteristics, dynamics, and development of youth (aged 15-25) who have no family to lean on, either practically or psychologically. In this timely volume, Mozes and Israelashvili...

Youth Without Family to Lean On draws together interdisciplinary, global perspectives to provide a comprehensive review of the characteristics, dynamics, and development of youth (aged 15-25) who have no family to lean on, either practically or psychologically. In this timely volume, Mozes and Israelashvili...

A step-by-step guide to answering your kids' toughest questions "When people die, where do they go?""Why is her skin darker than mine?""But how does the baby get in there?"Don't panic. While we know that the first step to connecting deeply with our kids is...