Summaries of books about Teen Parenting:
A Mom's Guide to Lies Girls Believe
And the Truth that Sets Them Free
Dannah Gresh
The book provides insights into the common falsehoods that young girls may encounter in today's society, such as distorted views on beauty, popularity, and success. It offers a Christian perspective to counter these lies with biblical truths, aiming to empower mothers to guide their daughters towards a path of spiritual and emotional freedom.
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Smart but Scattered Teens
The "Executive Skills" Program for Helping Teens Reach Their Potential
Richard Guare|Peg Dawson|Colin Guare
The book provides strategies for parents to help their teenagers develop crucial executive skills such as task initiation, response inhibition, and time management. It offers practical advice and worksheets to assist teens in overcoming disorganization, poor time management, and other issues that can hinder their potential.
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Boys Adrift
The Five Factors Driving the Growing Epidemic of Unmotivated Boys and Underachieving Young Men
Leonard Sax
The book examines the complex social, cultural, and biological challenges that boys face in contemporary society, leading to a lack of motivation and achievement. It identifies five key factors, including changes in schooling, video games, medications for ADHD, endocrine disruptors, and the devaluation of masculinity, which contribute to this widespread issue.
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Girls & Sex
Navigating the Complicated New Landscape
Peggy Orenstein
The book explores the challenges and realities young women face regarding sexuality in modern society, including topics like consent, pleasure, and the influence of pornography. It combines personal anecdotes, interviews, and research to provide insight into the sexual pressures and contradictions that affect the lives of contemporary girls and young women.
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The Boy Crisis
Why Our Boys Are Struggling and What We Can Do About It
Warren Farrell
The book examines the challenges faced by boys in modern society, including educational struggles, mental health issues, and the lack of positive male role models. It offers evidence-based solutions involving family and community engagement, policy changes, and educational reforms to support boys' development and well-being.
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Boundaries with Teens
When to Say Yes, How to Say No
John Townsend
The book provides guidance for parents on establishing clear and healthy boundaries with their teenage children, helping them navigate the challenges of adolescence with firmness and love. It offers practical advice on when to enforce rules and how to communicate effectively, fostering responsibility and maturity in teens.
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Too Young to be a Mum
Can Jess learn to be a good mummy, when she is only a child herself?
Maggie Hartley
The book narrates the story of Jess, a 13-year-old girl who unexpectedly becomes a mother and struggles with the responsibilities of parenthood. Foster carer Maggie Hartley steps in to help Jess learn how to care for her baby, guiding her through the challenges of young motherhood while dealing with her own complex emotions and the social stigma attached to being a teenage parent.
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Wild Things
The Art of Nurturing Boys
Stephen James|David Thomas
The book provides insights and practical advice on raising boys, emphasizing the importance of understanding their unique developmental needs, energy, and psychology. It offers strategies for guiding boys through their challenges, fostering emotional intelligence, and nurturing their growth into responsible and compassionate men.
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Raising a Modern-Day Knight
A Father's Role in Guiding His Son to Authentic Manhood
Robert Lewis
The book provides a blueprint for fathers to mentor their sons through stages of manhood, using a Christian perspective and medieval knightly virtues as a framework for instilling principles of courage, chivalry, and integrity. It offers practical advice and ceremonial rites of passage to help boys transition into responsible, mature adults.
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Raising Worry-Free Girls
Helping Your Daughter Feel Braver, Stronger, and Smarter in an Anxious World
Sissy Goff
The book provides parents with practical strategies and insights to help their daughters overcome anxiety and build resilience. It includes expert advice on understanding the nature of anxiety in girls, fostering communication, and equipping them with the tools they need to manage their fears and thrive in today's world.
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