Parenting Adolescents

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.

Kids are coming out as trans at younger and younger ages, which is a good thing for them. But what written resources are available to parents, teachers, and mental health professionals who need to support these children? Elijah C. Nealy, a therapist and former deputy executive director of New York City’s LGBT Community Center, and himself a trans man, has written the first-ever comprehensive guide to understanding, supporting, and welcoming trans kids, covering everything from family life to school and mental health issues, as well as much more.

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.

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...

Ciberacoso, sexting, alcohol, drogas, embarazos no deseados, acoso y fracaso escolar, homofobia, trastornos alimenticios… son algunas de las principales preocupaciones que quitan el sueño a cualquier padre en la actualidad. Sin embargo, estas situaciones o comportamientos pueden evitarse si educamos de forma preventiva a los hijos desde una edad muy temprana.

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.

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.

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.

Being a teenager has never been easy, but in recent years, with the rise of the Internet and social media, it has become exponentially more challenging. Bullying, once thought of as the province of queen bees and goons, has taken on new, complex, and insidious forms, as parents and educators know all too well.

From two leading child and adolescent mental health experts comes a guide for the parents of every college and college-bound student who want to know what’s normal mental health and behavior, what’s not, and how to intervene before it’s too late. All parenting is in preparation for letting go. However, the paradox of parenting is that the more we learn about late adolescent development and risk, the more frightened we become for our children, and the more we want to stay involved in their lives.

From spots and cyber safety to sexuality and mental health, embark on the scary teenage years with confidence. This is the only guide to cover contemporary issues such as body image, social media, and sexting, whilst also explaining the biology of mood swings, periods, and breaking voices. This book destigmatizes tricky topics including stress and anxiety, and explores relationships, identity, and gender, too.

One in eight high school students is depressed. But depression in teenagers can be deceptive, and authorities estimate that a huge number of depressed teens are undiagnosed. Although a medical doctor, Dr. Berlinger initially missed the signs of his own son's depression. Now he shares his Ten Parental Partnering Strategies to help parents rescue their teen from depression-based on his own experiences, nearly 100 interviews with parents of depressed teens, and interviews with mental health professionals.

Dacă alte studii despre această afecțiune pornesc de la ipoteza transmiterii genetice, în volumul de față accentul cade pe felul în care societatea și emoțiile modelează realitatea pacienților. Apelând la cercetări de ultimă oră și la exemple din propria experiență, Maté arată cum pot fi reglate emoțiile și cum poate fi ADD ținută sub control. Dinamica familială și relațiile cu lumea, alături de înțelegerea propriilor mecanisme interioare sunt doar câteva dintre coordonatele care pot fi îmbunătățite cu ajutorul acestei lecturi fundamentale.

A contemporary guide to sex education that answers the most pressing questions teens and young adults have about dating, relationships, consent, and sexual safety. There’s a lot to talk about when it comes to sex education - anatomy, communication, safety, and more. In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Jennifer Lang delivers a frank, compassionate, and evidence-based guide to healthy sexual relationships, focusing on the crucial role of consent in sex education.

Dr. Roni Cohen-Sandler shows mothers how to handle the modern challenges of parenting teenage girls, drawing upon dozens of interviews with teenagers and their mothers, decades of clinical experience, and her own experience raising a daughter. With clear, practical advice, she provides insights and strategies for how you can better understand your daughter and what she's going through, maintain a close and loving relationship with her, keep her safe, and help her become a resilient, capable, confident, and healthy young woman.

The Out-of-Sync Child Grows Up will be the new bible for the vast audience of parents whose children, already diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder, are entering the adolescent, tween, and teen years, as well as those who do not yet have a diagnosis and are struggling to meet the challenges of daily life. This book picks up where The Out-of-Sync Child left off, offering practical advice on living with SPD, covering everyday challenges as well as the social and emotional issues that many young people with SPD face.

El extraordinario éxito de la serie de Quiúbole no solo radicó en el lenguaje fresco y la imagen juvenil de los libros que, además, reunían un contenido nunca antes publicado directamente para los chavos y las chavas. Además, los libros inspiraron la confianza de los padres y los maestros ya que brindaban a los jóvenes información valiosa, con credibilidad y de manera directa. Con esto en mente, Yordi Rosado ha decidido escribir un libro para los padres que tienen problemas.

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.

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.

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.