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Teenagers are a breed of their own. They speak their own language, they abide by their own rules, and they seem to exist to drive adults crazy. But adolescence is a typical stage of human development that is the essential preparation for success in the adult world. The more you understand about your teen’s brain, the better prepared you will be to handle this turbulent time. Professor Abigail Baird has devoted the majority of her career to studying adolescence, and in this Audible Original, she shares the latest perspectives on this amazing time of cognitive and behavioral growth.

In teenagers, powerful emotions are the rule, not the exception. Unfortunately, many of today's parents now regard their teens' negative feelings as disruptive, dangerous, or diagnosable, thanks to the rise of the wellness industry and the widespread use of psychotropic drugs. To make matters worse, the global pandemic, academic pressure, social media stress, and a bleak environmental future have left today's teenagers feeling overwhelmed. This book gives parents the science-based information they need to guide their teens through a challenging developmental phase during challenging times.

Steve Biddulph’s Raising Boys was a global phenomenon. The first book in a generation to look at boys’ specific needs, parents loved its clarity and warm insights into their sons’ inner world. But today, things have changed. It’s girls that are in trouble. There has been a sudden and...

A Positive Approach To Raising Happy, Healthy and Mature Teenagers Adolescence can be a time of great stress and turmoil—not only for kids going through it, but for their parents as well. It’s normal for teens to explore a new sense of freedom and to redefine the ways in which they relate to...

This practical self–help guide introduces “Psychological Fitness”—a powerful combination of mental resilience and emotional well–being that can transform how your child navigates life’s challenges. It provides brain training methods that parents and teachers can adopt and use to...

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.

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. When Your Teen Goes Quiet is a calm, practical guide for parents who feel their teenager pulling away and do not know what to do next. This audiobook explains why silence, distance, short answers, and closed doors are not always rejection. Often they...

At last, a book of sage advice that will help frustrated parents reconnect with their teenager and keep that connection even in today's often-crazy world.The first step is simple: realizing that inside every teen resides two very different people-the regressed child and the emergent adult. The...

One of the country's most popular parenting guides. Helps parents meet the challenges of raising a family today. The Parent's Handbook shows parents how they can become more knowledgeable, confident and successful in relating to their children. Discusses misbehavior, communication, encouragement...

This practical guide aims to help listeners become more reflective and available as parents and understand what might be in their teenager's head. It also serves as an essential resource for clinicians working with families.

Parenting just got tougher. As the teenage brain rewires, hormones surge, and independence beckons, a perfect storm for family conflict emerges. But help is at hand. This uniquely practical parenting audiobook for raising teenagers in today's world is grounded in evidence-based psychology...

If you're wondering how your bright, motivated little kid became such an unmotivated adolescent, you're not alone. Fortunately, help is at hand! Read by the author, this compassionate guide explains that kids who have lost the will to do anything (other than play video games) need more than simple encouragement or the “right” school, teacher, or coach to get back on track. Psychologist and learning expert Ellen Braaten helps you understand the myriad biological, psychological, and social factors that affect motivation.

يحدث شيء كبير في أمخاخ الأطفال عندما يصلون إلى سنوات المراهقة، فتطرأ عليهم تغييرات عميقة، وهذا بدوره يؤثر في طريقة تربيتهم، بل في طريقة تعاملك معهم. ولا شك أن مرحلة المراهقة تتسم بالاضطراب، ولكن إياك واليأس فهناك طريقة للتعامل مع هذا الأمر. لقد ربي جاري تشابمان طفلين، لذا فهو يعرف التقلبات المعتادة لتربية المراهقين. وقد جمع لك في هذا الكتاب بين الحكمة التي اكتسبها بعناء شديد من تجربته في تربية ولديه والخبرة التي اكتسبها في العمل مستشارًا لمساعدة الآباء على الاستعداد لمرحلة مراهقة أبنائهم. ستتعلم في هذا الكتاب 12 درسًا رئيسيًّا يتمنى جاري وزوجته كارولين لو عرفاها قبل دخول هذه المرحلة الجديدة.

Dividido en tres partes, este clarificador libro describe cómo perciben el mundo los jóvenes, cuáles son los retos a los que se enfrentan y cómo podemos ayudarles. Nomen introduce la voz de los adolescentes con sus propias reflexiones y habla de cuestiones esenciales para padres y educadores, como la construcción de la personalidad, los cambios vitales, los amigos, la identidad real y la digital, el amor y la sexualidad, el presentismo, las emociones, los hermanos... 

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 life with your teen has become a battleground, it's time to take action. This empathic book shows how. Trusted psychologists who have worked with thousands of families give you the tools you need to overcome defiance and get teen behavior back on track. Vivid stories and answers to frequently asked questions help you put the techniques into action. The updated second edition incorporates new scientific research on why some teens have more problems with self-control than others.