Adolescent Development

Read by the author. The real talk you want about pregnancy, birth, body image, and the newborn days from Meghan Trainor, the chart-topping singer-songwriter behind "All About That Bass" and "Dear Future Husband," and, more importantly, Riley's mom. Meghan Trainor has wanted to be a mom since...

Are you having trouble understanding what anxiety and depression look like in your teen, and you need some help identifying the roots? Have you seen the troubles your teen is going through with anxiety and depression, and you need some strategies for tackling the problem? Is it heartbreaking to see your teen isolate themselves and all you want to do is help them as much as possible? This is your moment to do something about it. Help your child become the best person that they can be and guide them to a fuller and happier life.

In Mind in Motion, psychologist Barbara Tversky shows that spatial cognition isn't just a peripheral aspect of thought, but its very foundation, enabling us to draw meaning from our bodies and their actions in the world. Our actions in real space get turned into mental actions on thought, often spouting spontaneously from our bodies as gestures. Spatial thinking underlies creating and using maps, assembling furniture, devising football strategies, designing airports, understanding the flow of people, traffic, water, and ideas.

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.

Si l'expression des enfants et des adolescents s'est développée depuis une ou deux générations, leur capacité à mettre en commun s'est appauvrie considérablement. Il existe une grande méfiance des adolescents face aux discours des adultes. Vouloir apprendre aux enfants et aux adolescents à communiquer devient donc une urgence salutaire.

In this wise and insightful audiobook, psychologist Michael Thompson, PhD, and children's book author Catherine O'Neill Grace illuminate the crucial and often hidden role that friendship plays in the lives of children from birth through adolescence. Best Friends, Worst Enemies brings to life the drama of childhood relationships, guiding parents to a deeper understanding of the motives and meanings of social behavior.

Anthony E. Wolf updates his bestselling classic blockbuster as times change. The first edition of Get Out of My Life, But First Could You Drive Me & Cheryl to the Mall? became an enormous success. The words of Dr. Wolf were so on target that parents wondered if he had placed tape recorders...

From the New York Times bestselling author of Odd Girl Out, a deeply urgent audiobook that gives adults the tools to help girls in high school and college reject ""supergirl"" pressure, overcome a toxic stress culture, and become resilient adults with healthy, happy, and fulfilling lives. For...

“The Addiction Inoculation is a vital look into best practices parenting. Writing as a teacher, a mother, and, as it happens, a recovering alcoholic, Lahey's stance is so compassionate, her advice so smart, any and all parents will benefit from her hard-won wisdom.” —Peggy Orenstein...

In Life Skills for Autistic Teens, two parents who’ve been on the same turbulent and challenging journey share insights and strategies to help you find hope again and regain your confidence. We have raised a beautiful child with ASD, and have turned our experiences and hard-learned lessons into a practical blueprint for independence. Through mindset changes, comprehensive systems, and practical strategies, we show how persistency and dedication can lead to life-changing results no matter your starting point.

In today's ever-evolving world, the need for effective communication and assertiveness is more critical than ever for young people. Dr. James Gordon, a psychologist and expert in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), brings you The CBT Toolkit: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on How to Be Assertive for Children and Adolescents.

Are you a parent or educator struggling to decipher the complex adolescent brain? Do you find yourself bewildered by their sudden mood swings and rebellious acts, and you wish you could understand how their minds operate so that you can see things from their perspective to foster more harmonious interactions? Relax and let this guide break down the adolescent psyche for you!

Dr. Eric Maisel, one of the world's leading experts on the issues of childhood, shares a unique exploration of the teen problems adolescents face. Maisel guides us on what it's like to inhabit the racing, often troubled realm of teenage psychology, and he provides powerful strategies to help parents and smart teens alike. You'll find a comprehensive breakdown of teenage psychology, strategies and solutions to help your smart teen reach their full potential, and a uniquely crafted listening experience for both parents and teens.

"If Mr. and Mrs. Smith had kids and wrote a parenting book, this is what you'd get: a practical guide for how to utilize key spy tactics to teach kids important life skills--from self-defense to effective communication to conflict resolution." --Working Mother Christina was a single, successful...

If you want to prepare your child for the "real world" and help them become successful adults one day, this book is your way forward. Your child is just as confused as you are about all the competing demands and expectations of being a teen in today's complex world. I understand this because I am a parent myself, a school psychologist, and a counselor. My many years of working with adolescents and their parents have shown me that growth and change are indeed possible!

For many parents of troubled teenagers, a therapeutic program that takes the child from the home for a period of time offers some respite from the daily tumult of acting out, lies, and tension that has left the family under siege. However, just as the teenager is embarking on a journey of self-discovery, skill-development, and emotional maturation, so parents too need to use this time to recognize that their own patterns may have contributed to their family's downward spiral. This is The Parallel Process.

Anxiety, depression, and their dangerous manifestations - substance abuse, eating disorders, self-injury, and suicide - are increasing student conditions at many competitive high schools. Paradoxically, most of these schools promote themselves as being committed to students' holistic development in academics, athletics, and the arts, and in their personal, social, and emotional growth. So why are so many students struggling?

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.

Adolescents, especially those in their early teens, have daily anxiety-producing issues. Indeed, many youngsters are more prone to anxiety attacks than most adults. With the pressures of academic success, biological changes in the bodies, changes in their social life and the looming arrival of adulthood, adolescents often have a harder time dealing with many of the disturbing things presented to them in today’s world.

Michela ha 16 anni ed è una studentessa diligente. Ma un giorno è tentata dall'idea di copiare il compito di italiano, ingannando i genitori e l'insegnante che tanto la stimano. È sabato sera e Riccardo ha appena preso la patente. Gli amici lo invitano a bere: ma lui è consapevole dei rischi che corre mettendosi alla guida dopo aver bevuto. Cosa fare? Sono due esempi di scelte che quotidianamente gli adolescenti affrontano, alle prese tra bisogni e desideri personali da un lato, e principi e norme dall'altro.