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Talking to your teenager shouldn't be hard, but sometimes it's the most difficult thing in the world. Healthy, open, non-judgemental conversations with young people can be - literally - life-saving. From minor matters (tidiness, homework, sleep) to big and important ones (relationships, mental ill health, drugs and alcohol), teenagers and their parents often struggle to talk to each other. A well-timed conversation, a listening ear, a non-judgemental and receptive attitude - all these can make an enormous and lasting impact on how safely and happily a teenager navigates this crucial stage.

This is an invitation for parents of boys, as well as anyone who cares about the young males in their lives. Parents of daughters, aunts, uncles, grandparents, teachers, community leaders; this is a discussion that we all need to participate in. Whether we are expecting a baby boy, parenting young men, or are simply interested in effecting positive change, many of us are asking how we can raise boys who challenge the status quo and are empowered to stand up for what is right.

Studies show that 40 percent of young adults believe that high school or college did not prepare them for the “real world”. Essential Life Skills for Teens and Young Adults is a practical guide to help you adopt vital living skills that cover the basics of being independent while also enjoying life as you should!

Active Confidence for Kids is your simple guide to solving socialization setbacks in your child’s life. Learn practical tips for supporting your child in gaining the confidence they need to achieve in school and social environments. Help them put down their phone and get out in the world to socialize!

Whether you’ve dreamed of being a high-performance entrepreneur, a dynamic leader of others, or a master of relationships and personal fitness, you can achieve it all by following the success recipe for all teenagers detailed in this personal performance template.

Make the most of your high school years by developing new social skills that help make friends, thwart enemies, and build your confidence. Does the thought of starting high school breed a mix of deep emotions–from intense excitement to mind-numbing dread? Don’t be a target for bullies and phony friends. Learn to set boundaries for yourself and use assertiveness to thrive. Avoid unnecessary conflicts, and learn to communicate effectively with parents, teachers, and even your boss.

Fifty Things to Know about Choosing a Homeschool Curriculum by Nikki Mulligan and Allisa Corfman offers an approach to choosing the homeschool curriculum that is right for you. Most books on homeschooling explain a certain method or style of homeschooling. Although there's nothing wrong with that, this book will give you snippets of insight into a wide variety of curriculums that are available.

Zukunftspläne, Berufswunsch, erste große Liebe: Der Übergang vom Jugendlichen zum Erwachsenen ist eine einzigartig wichtige Lebensphase und die Jugendweihe ist das große Ritual für diesen bedeutsamen Schritt. Wie dieser Schritt zum Start für ein erfolgreiches und glückliches Leben wird, erfahren junge Menschen in diesem Buch. Die Tradition der Jugendweihe ist viel älter als die DDR und ohnehin ist ihr Wert zeitlos.

Gdyby tylko chcieli się wzajemnie poznać, być może nastolatkowie przestaliby uważać swoich rodziców za starych zgredów, a oni swoje pociechy za pozbawionych jakichkolwiek ideałów małolatów. Wystarczyłoby, żeby matka zapytała córkę, dlaczego zamiast modnych bucików na obcasie woli ciężkie glany, a syn zainteresował się, dlaczego na półce z płytami ojca, noszącego na co dzień wyprasowane w kancik spodnie, stoją krążki „Deep Purple”, „Sex Pistols” albo „Nirvany”.

Overcoming Loneliness: Strategies for Building Connections and Finding Joy is a comprehensive guide to help individuals who struggle with feelings of loneliness and isolation. Written by an experienced psychologist, this book provides practical, evidence-based strategies for improving social connections and enhancing overall well-being.

Tras vender más de 350.000 ejemplares en Estados Unidos de El cerebro del niño, y permanecer, cinco años después de su primera edición, en un lugar destacado en la lista de parenting de The New York Times, Siegel y Bryson nos brindan en esta ocasión una serie de instrucciones, consejos y actividades para «resetear» el cerebro en desarrollo del niño con el fin de fomentar su curiosidad por el entorno, sus capacidades intelectuales, su equilibrio emocional, su potencial de resiliencia y su empatía.

At a time when teenagers are facing an increasingly complex and challenging world, it's essential to equip them with the tools to navigate these obstacles and emerge stronger and more confident than ever before. That's exactly what you will discover in Positive Affirmations for Teenagers.

In school, you’re taught about the causes of World War I, the intricacies of The Great Gatsby, and how to compute the area of a circle. Yet, practical everyday life skills that you’ll need for the future–such as how to handle money–are rarely discussed.

Was tun, wenn Kinder nicht mehr mitmachen? Wenn es nicht einmal mehr heftige Auseinandersetzungen gibt, weil sie sich vollständig entziehen, und man das Gefühl hat, sie überhaupt nicht mehr erreichen zu können? Jesper Juul empfiehlt in solchen Fällen, die eigene Haltung zu überdenken. Er argumentiert leidenschaftlich dafür, kein Kind "schwierig" zu machen oder es gar aufzugeben. Selbst mit Heranwachsenden, die komplett aus der Norm ausscheren, ist immer noch ein echter Dialog möglich.

David Bueno, el científic català que domina les xarxes i els mitjans, i també la paraula i la ciència, posa una mica de llum perquè entenguem COM FUNCIONA EL CERVELL dels tan temuts ADOLESCENTS.

En "¿Y yo qué? Cuando los adolescentes nos hablan?" Juana Presman recupera testimonios y enseñanzas que extrajo de un trabajo de décadas en el acompañamiento médico a los adolescentes y sus familias.

Se trata además de un llamado a la comprensión y la empatía frente a los desafíos existenciales que afronta toda persona joven, pero vinculándolos a temas concretos: por qué salen, por qué toman, qué buscan en las redes sociales...

Este libro en cierto sentido se complementa con otra de sus obras publicadas: "Decir que no"...

Das innere Kind hat zuletzt viel Aufmerksamkeit bekommen. Doch was verändert sich, wenn das Kind zum Erwachsenen heranwächst? Entwicklungspsychologen wissen: Nicht nur die frühe Kindheit, auch die Pubertät prägt uns tiefgehend, und der Keim zu vielen Verhaltensweisen wird hier gelegt. Der innere Teenager bleibt ein Leben lang bei uns, beeinflusst uns mit Licht und Schatten. Häufige Schatten aus der Jugend sind z.B. Überangepasstheit, Rebellentum, Verantwortungslosigkeit oder die Angst vor Autoritäten.

Kid on the Go! is Neill McKee's third work of creative nonfiction. It's a standalone prequel to his award-winning Finding Myself in Borneo. In this new audiobook, McKee takes listeners on a journey through his childhood, adolescence, and teenage years, from the mid-40s to the mid-60s in the small, then industrially-polluted town of Elmira, Ontario, Canada.

This audiobook is dedicated to helping parents understand an eating disorder called bulimia nervosa. I am writing based on my experience with the disease. The personal accounts within this audiobook can aid in identifying and overcoming this disorder. Too many parents go through the motions of work, home, small talk and repeat with their daughters. This resource can help you to identify the patterns and pitfalls of bulimia in your daughter.

What if you could transform your relationship with your teen into one of trust, transparency, and authentic connection? It may seem impossible given the moodiness of your teenager, yet it can be your reality. In You Are Not a Bad Parent, board-certified pediatrician Dr. Elizabeth Henry will guide you down a streamlined path to creating lasting connection and true understanding between you and your teen.