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In 1979 Liz Pryor is a 17-year-old girl from a good family in the wealthy Chicago suburbs. Halfway through her senior year of high school, she discovers that she is pregnant, a fact her parents are determined to keep a secret from her friends, siblings, and community forever. One snowy January day, after driving across three states, her mother drops her off at what Liz thinks is a Catholic home for unwed mothers but which is, in truth, a locked government-run facility for delinquent and impoverished pregnant teenage girls.

The secret to great relationships—just for teens #1 New York Times bestselling book The 5 Love Languages has sold over 10 million copies, helping countless relationships thrive. Simply put, it works. But do the five love languages work for teens, for their relationships with parents...

You spent eighteen years keeping this kid alive. Nobody taught them how to do it themselves.The meals that showed up. The bedtime someone enforced. The quiet way a parent noticed when something was off. On move-in day, all of it disappears in a single afternoon — and by week six, the wheels...

ENDLICH VERSTEHEN, WARUM DEIN SOHN SICH PLÖTZLICH VERÄNDERT – UND WAS DU JETZT TUN KANNST Gestern hat er dir noch vom Schultag erzählt, heute knallt er die Tür zu und antwortet auf nichts mehr? Aus kleinen Bitten werden plötzlich Machtkämpfe – und du fragst dich abends im Bett, ob du...

How do you know which rules matter most for your teenager? Should you ask more questions or give them more space? Why does every conversation seem to turn into an argument? If you have ever asked yourself these questions, this book is for you.50 Things to Know About Parenting Teenagers by Emily...

Seit Olga denken kann, wird ihr übel, sobald jemand sie anfasst. Jetzt ist sie dreißig, gescheiterte Mikrobiologin und steht am Silvesterabend allein in der verlassenen Altbauwohnung ihres verstorbenen Großvaters. Nach einer schicksalhaften Begegnung mit der Nachbarin aus dem fünften Stock...

Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 1981. Sedici anni ancora da compiere, Sashi ha un sogno: anche lei, come i suoi quattro fratelli, vuole studiare. Per diventare un giorno come la dottoressa Premachandran, l'unica donna nella facoltà di medicina di Jaffna. Ma la guerra civile irrompe nel paese travolgendo i progetti di Sashi, dei suoi fratelli.

The available parent of a tween/teenager is open to discussion, offers advice and problem-solving (but doesn't insist on it). She allows her child to make some mistakes, sets limits (primarily where health and safety are concerned), never lectures, is available but not controlling. The available parent is self-aware, keeps her own emotions in check when dealing with her teen, is unconditionally loving and accepting, open to new and different ways of thinking, neither cruel nor dismissive - ever.

Written in side-splitting and often cringe-inducing detail, Paul Feig takes you in a time machine to a world of bombardment by dodge balls, ill-fated prom dates, hellish school bus rides, and other aspects of public school life that will keep you laughing in recognition and occasionally sighing...

Parenting a teenager can feel like navigating shifting weather, one moment calm, the next a storm of emotions, independence, and unexpected challenges. But you’re far from powerless. With the right tools, you can guide your teen with clarity, confidence, and connection.This book offers a...

Too often, parents wear blinders when it comes to the sex lives of their children. They hear the statistics—how 80% of college students have engaged in rough sex or how one in four teens have sent or received a sext—and think, "Not my kid." Yes, Your Kid is the reality check parents need about what sex is like today—so they can better educate and support their tweens, teens, and college students.

Are you tired of watching your young athlete struggle under pressure or lose confidence after setbacks? The difference between those who thrive under stress and those who crumble isn’t raw talent—it’s mental toughness and discipline. This audiobook isn’t another shallow pep-talk or rehashed list of clichés. It’s a down-to-earth, actionable playbook packed with real exercises, relatable stories, and proven strategies for competitive young athletes.

Souvent, quand on traîne devant la télé en mangeant des tartines, je m’empêche de roucouler " mais que tu es belle". Si je lui dis qu’elle a un cou de cygne et des yeux de faon, elle s’en fout, elle ne me croit pas. Et moi, je suis persuadée d’avoir fabriqué ce qui se rapproche le plus d’un mélange entre la fée Clochette et un soliflore en cristal. Mais voilà, personne ne m’avait expliqué qu’en grandissant, la gosse me regarderait de haut et de travers.

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.

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER 'A raw, intimate story of trust and betrayal' - A. L. Kennedy, The Guardian 'It's heartbreaking. It's scary. It's beautiful' – Fredrik Backman, author of A Man Called Ove Will You Care If I Die? is a powerful memoir about social class, race, friendship and...

Understanding why we sometimes don't get along and what to do about it is the basis of my book. This is the self-help book I wished I had when I was younger. In 12 steps, it shows you how to increase your success in life, including building wealth and relationships. These 12 steps will explore the nature of ego and expand your view toward long-term thinking. Take responsibility, increase your energy, be a giver, and you will have infinite joy.

Joyful Courage: Calming the Drama and Taking Control of Your Parenting Journey helps parents navigate the roller coaster of parenting. From toddlers to teenagers, Joyful Courage is the practical and thoughtful resource for parents to navigate the challenge of raising children while choosing to be connected and engaged. Parents can learn how to be the best for their families with this audiobook.

For parents, the onset of adolescence becomes an unexpected, even unwelcome surprise, often bringing bewilderment, confusion, and sadness. Harvard educated psychologist Carl Pickhardt offers his 30 years of experience illuminating this parental “We are not in Kansas anymore” moment. Dr. Pickhardt is a comforting and knowledgeable voice, guiding families through each stage of adolescence with effective practices to help their child achieve responsible independence.  

“With a dispassionate but tender eye, Thompson captures the ache, fizz, yearning and frustration of being the father of adolescent boys—and of adolescence itself, observed and remembered.” —Michael Chabon What makes a good father, and what makes one a failure? Does less-is-more parenting...

Mоdеrn lіfеѕtуlеs are ԛuіtе fаѕt расеd аnd dіffеrеnt соmраrеd tо whаt they uѕеd tо bе a dесаdе ago or even еаrlіеr. Chіldrеn face many сhаllеngеѕ іn their dаіlу life асtіvіtіеѕ. Sometimes thе еnvіrоnmеnt аt hоmе and outside is ѕо dіffеrеnt that thеу fееl the pressure аnd ѕtrеѕѕ within whісh they аrе unable tо understand and wоrk upon. Effесt оf thе ѕаmе саn bе reflected іn their bеhаvіоr in thе form оf irritation, аgіtаtіоn, аngеr, аnd isolation. Tо tор this, раrеntѕ, instead of undеrѕtаndіng the pressure these children are undergoing, рut thеіr оwn еxресtаtіоnѕ though unсоnѕсіоuѕlу on them. Thuѕ, durіng thеѕе grоwіng уеаrѕ whеn the уоung mіndѕ аrе fоrmіng іmрrеѕѕіоnѕ and opinions about various thіngѕ, it is nесеѕѕаrу thаt we need to undеrѕtаnd them аnd thеn guide thеm accordingly.