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Feel like no one gave you the manual for your kids? Discover the missing techniques that can turn parenthood into pure joy.Can't seem to wrangle your child to follow simple instructions? Sick of yelling at sullen adolescents to get your way? Concerned they're falling...

Your Ivy competitive edge. The most effective college application strategies ever published. Transform your college applications into Bam! Pow! Wow!-without high-priced consultants, tutors, or prep courses. Using actual common application personal essays, activities and honors sections, supplemental essays, and letters of continued interest from...

"The trajectory of life and performance in high school are intimately linked, and you can choose to see that as unfortunate, or as an opportunity."High school is boot camp for life, where teenagers learn how to be independent and thriving adults, yet an alarming...

A refreshingly back-to-basics approach to child health is offered by a celebrated, cutting-edge pediatrician. Dr. Michel presents guidance in an easy-reference A-to-Z format and an accessible, conversational tone.Author: Michel CohenISBN-10: 0060535482ISBN-13: 9780060535483Publisher: William Morrow & CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/28/2004Pages: 354Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.80lbsSize: 9.00h x 7.30w...

What to Expect When You're Expecting meets What's Your Poo Telling You? in this informative, entertaining, and practical guide to understanding your baby's digestion.Let's face it: babies don't do much. So when we want to know how a baby is feeling, we look at...

A hilarious and moving follow-up to The New York Times bestselling Too Close to the Falls. Catherine Gildiner shares the next chapter in a story that has already captivated many readers. It's 1960, and twelve-year-old Cathy McClure has just been thrown out of Catholic...

A parenting expert reveals the four biggest threats to girls' psychological growth and explains how parents can help their daughters develop a healthy sense of self.In Girls on the Edge, psychologist and physician Leonard Sax argues that many girls today have a brittle sense...

"Your teen is a child who is old enough to understand, but is still young enough to be pliable." In Life Strategies for Teens, author Bukky Ekine-Ogunlana draws on 14 years of experience working with teenagers and their parents to offer proven methods for...

Unlock the magic within you-it's time to turn self-doubt into self-love and become your biggest cheerleader.Dive into the heart of self-love with "How to Embrace Your Spark", the ultimate guide for teen girls to navigate the rollercoaster of growing up with confidence and self-assurance....

Introducing Adolescent Brain 101: A Crash Course for Parents and Educators to Navigate Teen Mental Development, Emotional Well-being, and Academic Success - Your Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Nurturing Teenagers!Are you a parent or educator struggling to decipher the complex adolescent brain? Do you...

Navigating life as a young autistic person with ADHD isn't always easy. Luckily, Sarah Boon is here to share her own experiences, helping you to explore how autism and ADHD overlap and identify the strategies that will make day-to-day life easier. With chapters focused...

The author presents a theory of juvenile delinquency which explains the rise of delinquents from middle class backgrounds. Written by two eminent sociologists, Adolescent Subcultures and Delinquency is the culmination of 20 years of research, and includes new methodological procedures in addition to new...

This pocket book explains how adults can communicate with teenagers in a way that makes them likely to listen and react positively. It is packed with examples from day-to-day life, and has chapter summaries for easy reference. Topics include maintaining boundaries, avoiding conflict, and...

Adolescence is widely viewed as the most difficult stage of parenting. Yet despite its importance, we have a limited grasp of what it actually takes to help teens through adolescence. In Letting Go, Demie Kurz offers a deeper understanding of the demanding work of...

This book answers crucial questions about why students drink, examines its complex links to campus crime and sexual assault, and offers new insights on how to address the issue.Author: George W. DowdallISBN-10: 1579228135ISBN-13: 9781579228132Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/01/2012Pages: 336Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.90lbsSize: 8.80h x 6.00w x...

Stephen Digges is the kind of angry adolescent a lot of parents would have given up on. He is out of control by the time he is 13 -- running with gangs, stealing cars, fooling around with drugs and guns, and in general making...

Have you ever felt lost?Tugging on your heartstrings with nostalgia, Rough Edges takes readers back to the days of AOL Instant Messenger, MySpace, and the sometimes messy separation between our online personas and the real world. Months away from high school graduation, Casey desperately...

Lauren Ward's The 6-Step Plan is a must read motivational book written for teenagers, young adults, and adults who desire to be successful in life. The fact is, many people do not know which direction they should go after high school, college or which...

Awakening Consciousness: A Boy's Guide is a workbook designed to encourage inner-strength and growth that will encourage self-security. This action-packed guide is chock full of fun hands-on activities for all ages that will motivate and enhance a path of self-awareness, including: Making your own...

"Do you not see how necessary a world of pains and troubles is to school an intelligence and make it a soul?" - John KeatsIn The Real Guide to Teenage Depression, author Patrice Foster offers a unique and practical look at teen depression, drawing...

An essential guide to nurturing the next generation of responsible, informed citizens Lindsey Cormack's book, How to Raise a Citizen (And Why It's Up to You to Do It), speaks directly to an America in which civic knowledge is alarmingly sparse and many people...

Author: Doris A. Fuller, Natalie FullerISBN-10: 0425195910ISBN-13: 9780425195918Publisher: Berkley / NalLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/04/2004Pages: 256Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.51lbsSize: 8.24h x 5.56w x 0.68dAward: Books for a Better Life - FinalistReview Citation(s): Voice of Youth Advocates 10/01/2004 pg. 324

From an award-winning journalist comes a vivid and moving portrait of eight trans and nonbinary teenagers across the country, following their daily triumphs, struggles, and all that encompasses growing up trans in America today "A master class in journalism as a force for change....

In the tapestry of humanity, there exists a multitude of experiences, each thread weaving a unique narrative of resilience, identity, and advocacy. The stories you are about to encounter are a celebration of these threads, a collection of voices that rise above the ordinary,...

In the first instalment of James' journey in 'The Climb', we left him descending back down the hill after his encounter with Solomon. In 'Letting Go', we find James at 15, playing football in the schoolyard with his friends. He has not forgotten his...

Shaunti Feldhahn and Lisa Rice take you inside the mind of teens and preteens through the same innovative approach that seized national attention in the best-selling books For Women Only, For Men Only, and For Young Women Only. For every bewildered parent, there's a...

Short Meaningful Conversations All Parents Should Have With Their TeensIs your teenager someone you can't get a word out of, or someone that you can't get to stop talking? Whichever the case, one thing is clear: communication with teens can be challenging. But what...

As a licensed clinical psychologist and psychiatric nurse practitioner, Dr. Angie Rumaldo has helped adolescents make huge advancements in their lives. Now, she's here to shed new light on your own child's challenges and how to overcome them.Worried about your child's behavior and future?...

The Triple Bind that girls face today: - Act sweet and nice- Be a star athlete and get straight A's- Seem sexy and hot even if you're not In many ways, today is the best time in history to be a girl: Opportunities for...

The Middle School Plugged-in Planner covers a variety of tech-related topics, including smartphone introduction, preparing children for social media and understanding the mental health side effects associated with screens. Screen Sanity meets the reader where they are in the parenting journey, and helps them...

Every parent needs help in guiding their teenagers through the difficult adolescent years, when they face peer pressure, dating, alcohol, drugs, harassment, and pressure to have sex, among many issues. In this revised and updated edition of her acclaimed book, parenting educator Debra Haffner...

Navigate the realm of parenting through the tumultuous teenage years.Are you raising a teenager?Have you tried everything to get them to listen, but nothing seems to work?Do you want to get their attention, help them understand themselves better, and raise them to be more...

Help free your teen from impulsive responses today!Are you concerned about how your teen is navigating their adolescent years?Have their emotions gotten the best of them, causing damage to their relationships?Do they seem lost and overwhelmed by the pressures of school and their social...

Are you tired of feeling like your child is struggling to adapt to life's challenges? Do you want to raise a child who can navigate life's ups and downs with ease? Look no further than "Raising A Child Who Can: Simple Ways To Cultivate...

Do you belong to the 60% of young adults considering alternative paths to traditional college education?Are you a parent looking to help your young adult find a path in life that may or may not include a college path and yet help them become...

Navigating the turbulent waters of teenage years can be daunting for any parent. In "How I Fixed My Teen," Heather Frazier, a seasoned life coach specializing in parent-teen relationships, shares her personal journey and professional insights. This extremely intimate book is more than just...

A parenting guide to adolescence - a sensible and considerate resource for navigating your teen to adulthood, transforming a traditional time of strife into an opportunity for positive growth for both you and your child. For parents, nurturing their teens to become healthy, well-adjusted...

FOR TEENAGE MALES ONLY!The author takes the reader on a journey through topics that many young males either take for granted or don't even consider as they hurtle through their male teen years.Troy talks casually, one on one with the reader, to reignite a...

From the bestselling Setting Limits series comes an invaluable guide for parents of strong-willed teenagers that explains how to effectively enforce discipline, encourage healthy growth, and create rewarding relationships with teens. Parenting modern teenagers is an enormous challenge. Teens have always been prone to...

2 BOOKS IN 1Includes FREE GIFTS - Access to 10 eCourses, 10 Workbooks, 10 eBooks, 10 Cheetsheets, and much more!BONUS CHAPTER 1: Standing Your Ground When Dealing With Difficult People.BONUS CHAPTER 2: Developing Self-Discipline and Sticking to Your Goals.Book 1: Mental Toughness For Teens:...

Teaching Teens About Relationships describes how to teach a relationships course for adolescents. This book includes learning activities and instructional strategies that give teens access to a safe environment to discuss issues that are in the forefront of their lives.Author: Chuck RhoadesISBN-10: 1475873379ISBN-13: 9781475873375Publisher:...

The ultimate guide to help teens overcome anxiety, control their stress, and take care of their mental health with effective and fun exercises.Do you want to understand the relationship between thoughts, emotions, and behavior?Do you want to understand and confront anxiety?Are you struggling to...

Are you a teen standing on the edge of adulthood, thinking, "Now what?" Welcome to the definitive manual for any teenager ready to tackle the real world head-on. This isn't just another dry guide; it's a lively, straight-talking compass for navigating the tricky waters...

No more arguing, punishments, or bribes. Help your child get motivated--and watch them soar! You're at your wits' end. Again. Your teen is bright, savvy, and capable--and completely unmotivated. Whether it's too much screen time, pandemic-induced resignation, or disillusionment at the state of the...

Eddie and Makhyli had a perfect relationship; they did everything together. Many people admired their connection and felt inspired by their closeness. They were not only mother and daughter, but artist and manager that worked effortlessly together to get Makhyli's career off the ground....

Three out of every four children enjoy a good enough childhood, and manage to successfully navigate the transition from adolescence to adulthood-emerging as sane and well-adjusted human beings. However, the remaining one in four of our children are ill treated, abused, brutalised and abandoned...

Teen Stages is a breakthrough in understanding the teen years, and a must-have for parents looking to help their child make the best of their adolescence.Any parent can tell you that a 13-year-old is as different from a 16-year-old as Jekyll is from Hyde....

Life can be fun and sometimes scary, but no matter who you are, there will come a time when it hits you hard and will bring you down with everything it has! Ever since he was a kid, Hunter Carter had always been outgoing....

Everything You Need To Love Yourself & Be Confident In Who You Are!School and extracurricular activities, social media pressure, friendships, and relationships - teenage girls carry a lot of burdens on their shoulders. No need to mention hormonal and physical changes on top of...

Seriously folks, our kids are in crisis!They are more lonely, mentally ill, and prone to self-harm and suicide than ever in our history. Researchers estimate they are three years behind socially and emotionally and not prepared to take on the rigors of high school...