Showing titles in Adolescent Psychology

Homework horrors, chores, and not-so-friendly friends - that’s enough to make any kid’s brain hurt. The secret to staying cool is easy: It’s called mindfulness - and this book gives kids fun activities to practice it on their own. Mindfulness for Kids applies mindfulness exercises to stories and real-life scenarios that kids go through at home, school, and with friends. Shared through the voices of five children.

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.

Turn back the clocks! Your sweet child has morphed into a teen. And it's no longer just a messy bedroom or an attitude with a capital "A" causing concern. There's a whole new range of issues on the horizon. What if your daughter texts a naked picture to a "boyfriend" ...which he then forwards to the entire class? What if your son becomes increasingly withdrawn...Or your child is being bullied online? Would you know what to do? You could read a whole book on teen psychology - but who has the time!

A clear-eyed, optimistic guide for parents with adult children who need help navigating the challenges to launching an independent life. Times were already tough for young adults looking for ways to start living independent lives after high school and college: rents were up, wages were down...

What are teens actually doing on their smartphones? Contrary to many adults’ assumptions, they are not simply “addicted” to their screens, oblivious to the afterlife of what they post, or missing out on personal connection. They are just trying to navigate a networked world. In Behind Their Screens, Emily Weinstein and Carrie James, Harvard researchers who are experts on teens and technology, explore the complexities that teens face in their digital lives, and suggest that many adult efforts to help—“Get off your phone!” “Just don’t sext!”—fall short. 

Discovering George Michael's Faith confirmed for David Crabb what every bully already knew: He was gay. What saved him from high school was finding a group of outlandish friends who reveled in being outsiders. David found himself enmeshed with misfits: wearing black, cutting class, staying out all night, drinking, tripping, chain-smoking, idolizing the Pet Shop Boys - and learning lessons about life and love along the way.

For parents who didn't grow up with smartphones but can't let go of them now, expert advice on raising kids in our constantly connected world Most kids get their first smartphone at the same time that they're experiencing major developmental changes. Making mistakes has always been a part of...

Transform teen angst and school stress into lasting family connection using proven Nordic parenting strategies. Whether you are navigating silent car rides or explosive mood swings, this reassuring audio guide helps overwhelmed caregivers replace daily battles with warmth and trust. Perfect for...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER The definitive guide to helping tweens and teens set boundaries online when technology and social media prioritize being online 24/7 over privacy “Essential reading . . . With empathy and insight, Devorah Heitner sheds light on how parents’ scrutiny and monitoring of...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER Acclaimed developmental psychologist David Yeager reveals the new science of motivating young people ages ten through twenty-five in this groundbreaking book that is a must-read for managers, parents, educators, coaches, and mentors everywhere. “Ambitious and revelatory...

Tutto è iniziato con l'ingresso alle scuole medie. Fino a ieri vostro figlio era un bambino angelico, e ora di colpo è pronto a darvi battaglia su tutto, pensa solo a divertirsi e vive di emozioni intense e improvvise, come sulle montagne russe. Lo tsunami che vi sta travolgendo si chiama preadolescenza, e sappiate fin da subito che non c'è cura; ma un segreto per sopravvivere, sì: capire cosa sta succedendo in un cervello in piena evoluzione, che funziona in modo diverso rispetto a quello di un adulto.

Bekannt vom erfolgreichen Podcast »Rätsel des Unbewußten« – das Buch für alle, die alte Muster hinter unseren Erziehungsstilen erkennen und durchbrechen wollen. Wie hat mich meine Erziehung geprägt? Welche Spuren hat sie hinterlassen? Und was gebe ich von meinen Erfahrungen weiter, ohne es zu bemerken? Anhand lebendiger Alltagsbeispiele zeigen Cécile Loetz und Jakob Müller, wie Erziehung in uns nachwirkt — in Sätzen, Gefühlen und Haltungen. Wie bestimmen solche Prägungen unser Handeln, besonders dann, wenn wir selbst Eltern sind?

Is your anxiety kicking your teen's butt? Are they tired of boring, long self-help books that do anything but help? Are they annoyed by suggestions that show the author doesn't really get anxiety? I get it. I also get anxiety. I have lived it and so have the thousands of kids I have helped in my therapy practice. Until you have lived it, you will never understand anxiety's insidious moves. Anxiety Sucks! is short and to the point. You are welcome. Have them listen to it. Practice it. Repeat.

Master the psychology of child development and resolve behavioral challenges with this practical parenting guide. Whether you are listening on your commute, managing classroom stress, or navigating teenage anxiety at home, these empathetic strategies provide instant clarity. Transform...

Nel 2007 Umberto Galimberti ha pubblicato un libro, "L'ospite inquietante. Il nichilismo e i giovani", in cui descriveva il disagio giovanile da imputare, a suo parere, non tanto alle crisi psicologiche a sfondo esistenziale che caratterizzano l'adolescenza e la giovinezza, quanto a una crisi da lui definita "culturale", perché il futuro che la cultura di allora prospettava ai giovani non era una promessa, ma qualcosa di imprevedibile, incapace di retroagire come motivazione a sostegno del proprio impegno nella vita.

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...

Is your child struggling with self-doubt, emotional outbursts, or anxiety? Do you want to raise a confident, resilient child who can handle life’s challenges with strength and independence? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out on your own. The Resilient Child Blueprint is your go-to guide for building emotional strength in kids, packed with practical, research-backed strategies for parents, caregivers, educators, and therapists.

Each year thousands of young adults deemed out of control - suffering from depression, addiction, anxiety, and rage - are carted off against their will to remote wilderness programs and treatment facilities across the country. Desperate parents of these “troubled teens” fear it’s their only option. The private, largely unregulated behavioral boot camps break their children down, a damnation the children suffer forever.

Read by the author. Chasing what feels easy is a human instinct—but it's only when young people embrace challenges that they become stronger versions of themselves and lead more joyful, meaningful lives. In our happiness-obsessed society, we can become isolated in comfort zones and overly...

Master adolescent psychology and transform your parenting approach with this empathetic guide to the developing mind. Whether you are navigating unpredictable mood swings or seeking ways to support newfound independence, this listen offers immediate relief. Discover the rapid neurological...