Summaries of books about Teen Parenting:
Bringing Up Girls
Practical Advice and Encouragement for Those Shaping the Next Generation of Women
James C. Dobson
The book provides guidance on raising daughters, addressing the challenges and opportunities unique to girls, from managing emotions to fostering academic success. It offers insights into the developmental stages of girls, practical strategies for parenting, and advice on instilling values and navigating societal pressures.
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Get Out of My Life, But First Could You Drive Me & Cheryl to the Mall?
A Parent's Guide to the New Teenager
Anthony E. Wolf
The book offers a humorous yet insightful look into the challenges of parenting teenagers, providing advice on how to effectively communicate with adolescents and navigate the often tumultuous parent-teen relationship. It covers a range of topics from arguments to independence, aiming to help parents understand and manage the typical behaviors and emotional complexities of their teenage children.
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The Collapse of Parenting
How We Hurt Our Kids When We Treat Them Like Grown-Ups
Leonard Sax
The book argues that a shift in cultural norms has led to a decline in parental authority, with children increasingly looking to peers rather than parents for guidance. It suggests that this trend is detrimental to children's development and offers advice on how to reestablish parental influence and teach core values.
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The Intentional Father
A Practical Guide to Raise Sons of Courage and Character
Jon Tyson
The book provides a comprehensive roadmap for fathers aiming to intentionally shape their sons' character and courage through various stages of development. It includes practical activities, suggested rites of passage, and step-by-step guidance for parenting boys, tailored for fathers, grandfathers, and soon-to-be dads.
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Love Her Well
10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter
Kari Kampakis
The book provides practical advice and insights for mothers on how to build strong, positive relationships with their teenage daughters. It offers ten specific strategies to foster communication, understanding, and mutual respect, aiming to help mothers navigate the challenges of parenting through the teen years while maintaining a joyful connection.
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Have a New Teenager by Friday
How to Establish Boundaries, Gain Respect & Turn Problem Behaviors Around in 5 Days
Kevin Leman
The book provides parents with strategies to improve their teenager's behavior by setting clear boundaries, enhancing communication, and enforcing consistent consequences. It offers practical advice on addressing disrespect, irresponsibility, and other common challenges, aiming to transform family dynamics within a short time frame.
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Groomed
Danger lies closer than you think
Casey Watson
The book is a true story that follows the experiences of a foster carer who takes in a young girl believed to be at risk of sexual exploitation by an online predator. As the carer delves into the girl's troubled past and precarious present, she uncovers disturbing truths about the dangers lurking in the digital world.
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Raising Cain
Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys
Michael Thompson Phd|Dan Phd Kindlon
The book delves into the emotional challenges that boys face in a society that often discourages the expression of their feelings, advocating for a more nuanced understanding of their inner lives. It provides insights and strategies for parents, educators, and counselors to support boys in developing emotional awareness, empathy, and psychological resilience.
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Under Pressure
Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Girls
Lisa Damour.
The book explores the rising levels of stress and anxiety among girls, examining the various factors that contribute to this epidemic, from societal pressures to personal challenges. It provides insight into effective strategies for parents, educators, and girls themselves to manage and mitigate stress and anxiety, promoting healthier mental well-being.
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The Joey Song
A Mother's Story of Her Son's Addiction
Sandra Swenson
The book chronicles a mother's heart-wrenching journey through her son's battle with addiction, detailing the emotional turmoil and the relentless hope amidst despair. It explores the challenges of loving a child who is lost to substance abuse while learning to let go and the importance of self-care.
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