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Have you ever wondered how your early life shaped you? From beginning to say simple words like 'mama' and learning how to walk around unaided, to the first day of school and forming new friendships, everyone has been a child. The roots of our adult selves go right back to our first experiences. How we think, act and interact is influenced by our early years, yet most people don't know the key findings from the juiciest child development studies that can give us insight into our adult selves.

This uniquely practical parenting audiobook for raising teenagers in today's world is grounded in evidence-based psychology, exploring the science at work during this period of child development and showing how your behaviour and response as a parent has never been more important. Taking more than 100 everyday scenarios, the audiobook tackles real-world situations head-on. You'll discover how you can create a supportive environment at home and what you can say and do to help your teenager manage whatever life brings.

A sharp-witted and deeply insightful look into the storied world of elite prep schools from the first African American legacy student to graduate from the Taft School. In Admissions, Kendra looks back at the three years she spent at Taft, chronicling clashes with her lily-White roommate, how she had to unlearn the respectability politics she'd been raised with, and the fallout from a horrifying article in the student newspaper that accused Black and Latinx students of being responsible for segregation of campus.

Why do teenagers stay up late and struggle to get up in the morning? Do teenagers really take more risks? What is happening with teenagers' hormones? The Psychology of the Teenage Brain offers all those involved in teenagers' lives insight into what's happening in their brains and how understanding them can improve relationships and communication at this crucial stage. It explains key topics, including the way the brain changes during adolescence, the role of hormones, and what we really know about risk and resilience, sleep, and peer pressure.

A highly unsettling blend of true crime and coming-of-age memoir - The Stranger Beside Me meets Prep - that presents an intimate and thought-provoking portrait of girlhood within Manhattan’s exclusive prep-school scene in the early 1990s, and a thoughtful meditation on adolescent obsession and the vulnerability of youth.

Now, more than ever, parents and educators need better information about the challenges facing their children, what sorts of issues to expect and when, and the warning signs to look for. You'll find the guidance you need to feel prepared and tackle obstacles to your child's wellbeing in Things Have Changed.

Discovering George Michael's Faith confirmed for David Crabb what every bully already knew: He was gay. What saved him from high school was finding a group of outlandish friends who reveled in being outsiders. David found himself enmeshed with misfits: wearing black, cutting class, staying out all night, drinking, tripping, chain-smoking, idolizing the Pet Shop Boys - and learning lessons about life and love along the way.

In Rethinking Your Teenager, family therapist Darby Fox challenges parents to redefine the goals of adolescence by reorienting their focus from what they want their child to be to on who they want their child to be. Darby not only equips parents with the insight to understand the changes taking place in their child's brain and body and support their adolescent's bid for independence, but also offers an approach that allows parents to engage their adolescent in a relationship instead of struggling in an endless battle for control.

If your son or daughter is suffering from anxiety, you probably have more questions than answers: What is causing the anxiety? Is this normal teenage angst or something more serious? What can I do to help? Jessica Thompson, the mother of three teens, has seen kids struggle with anxiousness. She wants you to understand the issues surrounding teenage anxiety and how our culture, the church, and perhaps even you may be contributing to the problem.

Wer dieses Hörbuch gehört hat, weiß, was es im Umgang mit Social Media, Smartphones und KI zu beachten gilt. Ab wann soll mein Kind ein Smartphone bekommen? Wie viel Medienzeit ist angemessen? Welche Apps soll ich erlauben? Welchen Gefahren ist mein Kind im Netz ausgesetzt? ...

Did you know that a recent meta-analysis revealed Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) significantly reduces self-harm behaviors and improves emotional regulation in adolescents? In fact, 77% of participants in a 2020 study no longer met the criteria for borderline personality disorder after one year of DBT treatment.

Complete Guide to Raising Gifted Children is designed specifically for parents like you, offering a comprehensive, research-backed resource loaded with actionable strategies for every developmental stage and many of the challenges you will face. Written by a parent who has “been there, done that” with few resources at the time, the Complete Guide to Raising Gifted Children comes with clear instructions and relatable examples, and speaks to anyone seeking to build a supportive, thriving environment for their child.

Messy Journey is for parents walking the difficult road with a wayward child. Be inspired to drink the deep waters of peace as you draw closer to the Father of all prodigals. Author and licensed parent and family educator Lori Wildenberg offers practical grace- and truth-filled ways of navigating your relationship with a detoured child—whether they are rejecting faith, dabbling in sin, or wholeheartedly embracing sinful behavior. There is hope. After all, their struggle isn’t really with you—it’s with God.

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 and life beyond. The best way to ensure your child will thrive is to get ahead of the game and parent for mental fitness.

What to Say and How to Say It to Your Teen is your field manual to clear, compassionate communication with the son or daughter who no longer thinks you have all the answers—even though they have more questions than ever, like Why can't I have my phone in my room at night?; Why do I have to go to church?; How can God allow bad things to happen?; What can I do about the anxiety or depression I'm feeling?; Why can't I just date for fun?; Why do I have to get a job?; and Why does it matter who I hang out with?

Schimbări frecvente de comportament, dezordine, certuri, lacrimi… sunt doar câteva dintre simptomele ce apar în familie, odată ce copilul tău intră în faza adolescenței. Dar le poți combate eficient și poți schimba situația în doar 5 zile. Îți poți transforma adolescentul rebel, ajutându-l să se pregătească pentru viață, ca să devină un adult responsabil și fericit. Și vei face acest lucru până vineri, urmând sfaturile pe care ți le oferă dr. Leman în această carte.

Weibliche Unsicherheit bei der Wurzel packen! Erziehung, schädliche innere Prägungen, Glaubenssätze und fremde Meinungen, wie Frau sein sollte, bilden den Nährboden für die kommende Generation von Mädchen. Wir wünschen uns für unsere Töchter ein unabhängiges, erfülltes und gleichberechtigtes Leben. Doch wie können wir sie von Anfang an, während der Pubertät und bis ins Erwachsenenalter auf diesem Weg unterstützen und begleiten?

Parenting just got tougher. As your child's brain rewires, hormones kick in, and independence beckons, a perfect storm for family conflict emerges. But help is at hand. Divided into two sections - aged 8 to 10 and aged 10 to 12 - this practical parenting book is grounded in evidence-based psychology, exploring the science at work during this period of your child's development. Taking 75 everyday scenarios, the book tackles real-world issues head-on.

This essential Bridging the Gap Series - Parents & Teenagers tackles the tough issues teens and parents face today. Filled with straightforward advice and written in Dr. Stem's trademark, down-to-earth style, it is sure to appeal to parents. It offers both innovative, easy-to-implement suggestions and proven techniques to build the foundation for lasting parent-teen relationships. From curfews, love, school, planning for the future, and cliques to sex and drugs, it gives parents the tools to help their children safely navigate the often stormy years of adolescence.

Homeschool High School is written for parents who want a simple guide to planning their teen’s high school education. This “How To Handbook” is packed with practical tips, insightful strategies, and uplifting stories. It combines an accessible and user-friendly approach with detailed, but easy-to-digest information.