Teenagers Parenting

Do you want to easily help your teenager cope with everyday conflicting problems whilst developing a calmer, more positive environment and relationship at home? Raising a teen is a tricky part of the parenting journey but the teenage years do not need to be terrifying. Multiple studies have found distracted parenting, and low levels of parental warmth and support contribute to behavioural problems, insecurity, and emotional difficulties in adolescents.

In school, you’re taught about the causes of World War I, the intricacies of The Great Gatsby, and how to compute the area of a circle. Yet, practical everyday life skills that you’ll need for the future–such as how to handle money–are rarely discussed.

If you want to learn the best ways to parent your daughter in the age of social media while maintaining a healthy and strong relationship with her, then Building Self Esteem for Girls is the book you need.

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.

Today's teenagers spend about nine hours per day online. Parents of this ultra-connected generation struggle with decisions completely new to parenting: Should an 8-year-old be allowed to go on social media? How can parents help their children gain the most from the best aspects of the digital age? How can we keep kids safe from digital harm?

Believe it or not, your kids WANT to talk to you about the social and health challenges they’re facing. But are you ready? Jessica Peck, a pediatric nurse practitioner and mom of four, helps parents escape the secrecy and shame surrounding tough conversations and approach them from a Christian foundation. Covering topics including mental health, social media, suicide, sexting, gender identity, substance abuse (with a chapter focusing on vaping), and more, Jessica Peck's book will encourage and strengthen all parents.

Is raising your teen a piece of cake? Certainly not always! Gail Manahan, a teen expert with 30-years-experience supporting parents and teens, discusses the most common and unexpected situations parents often face. Even with the best intentions, raising teens can turn challenging and confusing. Parents often blame themselves and don’t know where to turn.

Are you worried about your teen’s critical life, your weakening relationship with them and their increasing vulnerability to the damaging effects of modern technology? This audiobook is here to help you take that burden away! Being in touch with your growing child’s life, and understanding everything that’s going on in their minds and life, and being assured of their well-being doesn’t have to be difficult - even if you think your teenage child is a little different. In fact, it’s easier than you think.

If your son or daughter is suffering from anxiety, you probably have more questions than answers: What is causing the anxiety? Is this normal teenage angst or something more serious? What can I do to help? Jessica Thompson, the mother of three teens, has seen kids struggle with anxiousness. She wants you to understand the issues surrounding teenage anxiety and how our culture, the church, and perhaps even you may be contributing to the problem.

Being a good parent is one of the most difficult, yet most rewarding, jobs a person can have in his or her lifetime. Being the parent of a teen is an especially daunting phase of the journey. As parents begin to notice the significant changes that come with adolescence (physical changes brought about by puberty, the constant angst and moodiness, and of course the classic eye-rolling and the I-know-it-all attitude), they wonder just what happened to their happy, sweet, and affectionate young boy or girl.

The Big Talk is probably the most dreaded discussion any parent will ever have with their child. Most parents prefer to wait until the child is older to discuss sex while others simply avoid it altogether. The problem is, if you aren’t talking to your young child about sex someone else is, and it likely isn't the kind of information you want them to know! Although it may not feel like it, discussing sex with your young child really is a privilege. Embracing your role allows you to incorporate Godly sexual values as you teach the biology of it.

Embark on a journey of understanding and connection with "Parenting Through Puberty: Supporting Teenage Girls Through Hormonal Changes, Emotional Development, and Growth." This must-have guide offers practical insights and heartfelt advice to help everyday parents navigate their daughters' adolescent years. Filled with down-to-earth wisdom and relatable tips, this book is your go-to resource for tackling the ups and downs of puberty. From deciphering mood swings to boosting self-esteem, this book is a roadmap for guiding your daughter through this transformative time with patience and love.

Sometimes it feels like our kids live on a totally different planet. Despite our relentless efforts to get our teens to talk to us, it can be hard to get through to them, and we often wind up empty-handed. That’s where 151 Conversation Starters for Parents comes into play.

Transform your life with this essential guide and empathetic companion. It makes your parenting journey easy and enjoyable while enabling your tween to thrive in middle school and life.

ADHD doesn’t have to be a burden–make the best of it and control your child’s sudden outbursts. Do you suspect that ADHD is behind your child’s impulsiveness and hyperactivity? You don’t have to go through this alone. From personal experience and with the right advice, you can be a rock for your teen, improve your relationship, and prepare them for an amazing life.

A great way to support your technologically obsessed and constantly stressed teenagers is through meditation and mindfulness—a powerful practice that offers incredible benefits to one's body and mind, and promotes healthier and happier relationships. Through this shared activity, you can guide your teens toward a calmer and more centered life, consequently building self-esteem and creating a more harmonious bond between you and your children!

Why do teenagers stay up late and struggle to get up in the morning? Do teenagers really take more risks? What is happening with teenagers' hormones? The Psychology of the Teenage Brain offers all those involved in teenagers' lives insight into what's happening in their brains and how understanding them can improve relationships and communication at this crucial stage. It explains key topics, including the way the brain changes during adolescence, the role of hormones, and what we really know about risk and resilience, sleep, and peer pressure.

While facing a judge in custody court, Richard Fitts had a plan to get him back on the right track. But looking around, he saw children living in anarchy with parents who were ill-equipped to handle them. Who would set them back on the straight and narrow? Suffering from an utter lack of discipline and a lack of understanding, America’s Black male youth is at a crossroads. In desperate need of support from their elders, yet heedless of their guidance, they are trapped in a revolving door of doom.

Feeling overwhelmed by today's parenting challenges in a world abundant with substances? Are you searching for ways to fortify your child against temptation? Would you recognize the signs of substance use? Navigating the complexities of modern parenting in an era where substance abuse is no longer an anomaly but a reality, it's imperative to be well-armed. The omnipresent specter of substance abuse looms, threatening to undermine the stability and well-being of families everywhere.

Pathbreaker Parenting challenges conventional wisdom and reveals how following a one-size-fits-all “path” to successful adulthood is failing today’s teenagers. The author deconstructs these expectations, exposing the flaws in an outdated system. The book is divided into five sections: In the first section, the author delves into the life experiences that shaped his own beliefs and convictions about education, achievement, and happiness.