Parenting Adolescents

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.

Kim John Payne plantea una máxima radicalmente poderosa: los niños no son desobedientes, más bien están desorientados. El resultado de este cambio de perspectiva es que la disciplina no es para controlar o castigar, sino para guiar. El autor brinda un marco sencillo para la toma de decisiones sobre por qué, cuándo y cómo mantener las riendas de la crianza más firmes—mientras los hijos desarrollan habilidades—o darles a esas riendas más juego—cuando los chicos van aprendiendo a caminar libremente.

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.

Parenting a teenager is not for the faint of heart. It is during these roller-coaster years that frustrated parents find themselves at their wits' end, barely even recognizing their offspring as they move through the teen years. Carl Pickhardt, Harvard-trained psychologist and the voice of reason behind Psychology Today's advice column, "Surviving (Your Child's) Adolescence," shares critical insights and practical tools that parents need to know along their child's rocky road toward independence and adulthood.

Why are more American adolescent girls prey to depression, eating disorders, addictions, and suicide attempts than ever before? According to Dr. Mary Pipher, a clinical psychologist who has treated girls for more than twenty years, we live in a look-obsessed, media-saturated, "girl-poisoning" culture. Despite the advances of feminism, escalating levels of sexism and violence - from undervalued intelligence to sexual harassment in elementary school - cause girls to stifle their creative spirit and natural impulses, which, ultimately, destroys their self-esteem.

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.

Are you struggling to communicate with your teenager? Do you feel like you and your teenager are constantly butting heads? Do you want to learn how to talk with your teenager in a way that will help them feel heard and understood? You’re not alone.

En la educación de sus hijos, los padres buscan enseñarles a vivir y a convivir, a prevenir situaciones de riesgo, agresivas y frustrantes. Pero, lamentablemente, esto no siempre es posible, de ahí que sean necesarios libros tan reales y eficaces como este del psicólogo Javier Urra, con larga experiencia en estos asuntos.

As a mother and successful working professional, I face a number of the same challenges that countless parents around the globe encounter. All that I wished I had when I was a first-time mom was this book. Being a parent to a child who feels their emotions intensely can be both a tremendously gratifying and an extremely challenging experience. In this introduction, we'll discuss how to develop a meaningful emotional connection with your child and offer support to them in the midst of whatever challenges they may be facing.

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.

Das fesselnde Buch erklärt Eltern und Trainern furchtlos, kompetent und verständlich, wie das Gehirn und die Psyche von Sportlern funktioniert. Anhand konkreter Beispiele analysiert der Autor die Auswirkungen von Feedback auf Denken, Wahrnehmung, Aufmerksamkeit und sogar die Qualität der Koordination eines Spielers. Eltern sind sich oft nicht bewusst, wie ihr Einfluss das neuronale Netz ihres Kindes prägt. Das Buch führt Sie in die Tiefen der Neurowissenschaften und der Sportpsychologie ein und vermittelt Ihnen Wissen und Fähigkeiten, um ein besserer Trainer für Ihr Kind zu sein.

Teens are at a very difficult age when they are trying to jump, perhaps too quickly, from childhood to adulthood. Thus, they are looking to find their own identity. At the same time, they are living with changes which are happening to their bodies, while also trying to come to terms with how relationships work. It's no wonder there is such a great deal of confusion for both teens and parents. This book was written as a guide to parents to bring better understanding to boundaries: when to set them and when to allow your teen freedom to grow and explore.

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...

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—and talking is key if your young person is facing new challenges as they leave childhood behind. A well-timed conversation, a listening ear, a non-judgmental and receptive attitude—all these can make an enormous and lasting impact on how safely and happily a teenager navigates this crucial stage of their development. Oh, if only it were that easy.

Por muito tempo, as pessoas acharam que o modelo ideal de comportamento era ser extrovertido. Mas isso não é bem verdade. Bill Gates, Beyoncé, Michael Jackson, Gandhi, J. K. Rowling, Emma Watson—a lista de introvertidos famosos é enorme, e eles fizeram coisas incríveis justamente por causa de seu temperamento quieto, e não apesar dele. Com seu primeiro livro, O poder dos quietos, Susan Cain mudou a forma como a sociedade vê os introvertidos e deu início a um grande debate mundial.

Un saggio incisivo che esplora il dilemma tra accettare passivamente le condizioni imposte dalla società o assumersi la responsabilità di trasformarle.

With four young daughters and a miserably failed marriage, Debra Gwartney moves halfway across the country, to Eugene, Oregon, for a new job and what she hopes will be a new life for herself and her daughters. The two oldest, Amanda, 14, and Stephanie, 13, have a symbiotic relationship so intense they barely know where one begins and the other leaves off. They

Parents, teachers, role models, authority figures, and guardians have the most important job on the planet. They carry the responsibility of guiding generations of impactful youths to keep our planet thriving for the future. At times, this task can be very peaceful and easy. However, there are those difficult times when adolescents seem possessed with demons. The most common hardship parents experience is dealing with defiant children. Today you will learn how to overcome this major struggle.

Aunque muchos padres temen la llegada de la adolescencia, esta no tiene por qué ser necesariamente un periodo complicado, a pesar de que muchos jóvenes tengan a veces un comportamiento difícil. La adolescencia no es un momento de cambio sin más, sino que se trata de un complejo proceso de transformación biológica que lleva a la persona a transitar desde el niño que deja atrás hasta el adulto que llegará a ser.

Casi sin darnos cuenta, nuestro hijo se ha convertido en un desconocido, con quien no hay manera de conectar. Hemos pasado del cariño a la distancia, de esta a la tensión y solo en un paso más a la agresividad. Dejamos de compartir las anécdotas de nuestro niño porque preferimos ocultar que sus travesuras ya no son simpáticas sino preocupantes. Aquel pequeño que buscaba nuestros abrazos ahora rechaza nuestra sola presencia.