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Our obsession with praise and blame begins soon after birth. Totally dependent on others, rapidly we learn to value praise and to fear the consequences of blame. Despite outgrowing an infant's dependence, we continue to monitor others' judgments of us - and develop what relational psychologist Terri Apter calls a "judgment meter", which constantly scans people and our interactions with them, registering a positive or negative opinion.

Parenting teenagers is one of the biggest challenges parents face. New realities make becoming independent more difficult. Teens are traveling a different road and are moving at a different pace than those of previous generations. Today's cultural environment is more complicated and confusing than ever. But fear not! Family expert Jim Burns provides a handy guide for parenting teens.

Is your child struggling with schoolwork, friendships, or home life? Are you concerned about their ability to succeed? 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.

The Ridiculous Rose is a charming story about a very different kind of rose who learns that it is better to be himself than go through extraordinary measures to be just like everyone else. Written by a first-grader, it sends the positive message that sometimes it's cool being different!

Pearls for My Daughter is a conversation between a mother and her daughter. A mother can be any female role model who will come alongside a young lady to help her through life's challenges. This book was written to provide the author's daughter some guidance and provide reminders of challenges faced in the school year. This product coincides with Camille's Pocket of Pearls to help girls through the journey of womanhood.

A groundbreaking, research-based guide that sheds new light on why young people make dangerous choices--and offers solutions that work Texting while driving. Binge-drinking. Unprotected sex. There are plenty of reasons for parents to worry about getting a late-night call about their teen. But...

An innovative approach that teaches parents how to reconnect with the entire family and reclaim their parenting power. The program is designed to help parents let go of the addicted family system and begin parenting with renewed strength and positive power. Krovitz-Neren's 5-Step Foundational Parenting Model is new to the addiction field and, unlike previous books, teaches parents a systematic approach to support their children in their successful long-term recovery.

Hello, grown-ups of all ages! Eclectic, bite-size bursts of advice abound in this playful guide to feeling like the grown-ups we all wanted to be as kids. From thoughts on the best way to open a champagne bottle to a short list of the kitchen tools you actually need, these tips and tricks reveal secrets that are attainable, not intimidating. Anyone can make a life upgrade using these insights alongside the traits they already have - their wits, creativity, and enthusiasm.

Esther struggles with depression and low self-esteem due to the lack of parental involvement in her life while growing up. The constant desire for acceptance from her parents, especially her father, caused her to make many impulsive decisions. As she reminisces on her teen years with appreciation, she realizes every obstacle she came in contact with helped her grow into the strong young woman she is today.

From social media, apps, video games, texting, cyberbullying, privacy, and identity theft, guiding kids in a digital world can be overwhelming. Parents need concrete strategies to manage technology in our homes in ways that fit our family values and culture. Naked Parenting is parenting stripped down to the bare basics focusing on seven keys to raising kids who are self-sufficient, confident, respectful, and resilient.

Being likeable has always been a powerful weapon. The more likeable you are, the more you feel good about yourself. And the more you feel good about yourself, the more you are able to change your world and get what you want. Reinvent Yourself is a book aimed at anyone who wants to take action in life, cast off bad habits, and become the person who is liked by the people that matter the most. The result? You will get exactly what you want! There is only one way to succeed, and that's by being the person everyone feels good around.

Peel back the cheerful façade that parents present, and you'll find that many are worried about their teens. Mood swings, impulsiveness, poor judgment, and other problems peak in these years. Add stressors such as screen addiction, cyberbullying, increasing academic demands, and time-consuming athletic commitments...and it's no surprise that today's teenagers rank as the most anxious in 50 years.

A sometimes serious, often hilarious, and always inspiring guide that encourages young women to live a life full of ownership, confidence, and freedom from singer and popular Scream Queens and Grease Live! actress Keke Palmer, delightfully illustrated in four color with Keke’s favorite...

Pubertät ist, wenn man die eigenen Kinder nicht wieder erkennt. Eben noch hat man sie in den Schlaf gewiegt, und auf einmal darf man ihr Zimmer nicht mehr betreten und die ganze Familie kommuniziert überwiegend per Kurznachricht. Claudia Herrmann hat gleich zwei Teenager zuhause. Sie nimmt's mit Humor und erzählt in ihrem Hörbuch vom Haarkult ihres Sohnes, veganen Ambitionen ihrer Tochter, Versetzungsgefahr, ersten Freunden und warum fast alles, was sie als Mutter dazu zu sagen hat, "voll ungechillt" ist.

In My Teenage Zombie, David L. Henderson explains the teenage zombie's brain, heart, and spirit; how they got into this undead state; and how to resurrect them back to life. Using real case studies of families he has counseled, he describes both their physical and psychological characteristics and offers practical suggestions on how to deal with, and in many cases avoid, having an undead adolescent in your home.

Are you afraid to show the world who you really are? Are you scared to share your passions and dreams? Do you always follow the crowd because some might think you're weird if you don't? To be yourself in today's society takes courage. Often the first feelings that get to you when you think about being yourself, is that you think no one will like you for who you truly are inside. It's one of the most common fears in the world today.

Being a teenage girl is not easy. There are many challenges in store for girls. This book will give girls some healthy advice as they start womanhood.

Las respuestas a las preguntas que todo padre con hijos adolescentes necesita saber. Con S.O.S. Adolescentes fuera de control en la era digital deja de preocuparte por la relación con tu hijo y ocúpate de ella. Yordi Rosado, autor best seller de la serie "Quiúbole con..." comparte todo su conocimiento y experiencia en temas de adolescencia, para plantear las preguntas más frecuentes que atormentan a los padres e inquietan a los adolescentes.

101 Things You Should Do Before Your Kids Leave Home is packed with ideas and advice designed to help parents prepare their children for life out in the world, while making sure that both parents and kids enjoy every precious moment. From staging a food fight to serving in a soup kitchen, from...

Naked Parenting: 7 Keys to Raising Kids with Confidence is parenting stripped down to the bare basics, focusing on seven keys to raising kids who are self-sufficient, respectful, and resilient - nudity not required. It is a sensible, realistic, and practical guide for parents with children of all ages. Fun, honest, and easy to comprehend, it provides creative tips and ideas that any parent can start using today.