Summaries of books about Teen Parenting:
Protecting the Gift
Keeping Children and Teenagers Safe
Gavin De Becker
The book provides insights and strategies for parents to enhance their children's safety by recognizing potential threats and teaching kids to trust their intuition. It covers various topics, including assessing risks, handling strangers, and empowering children to make smart decisions in potentially dangerous situations.
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The Grown-Up's Guide to Teenage Humans
How to Decode Their Behavior, Develop Unshakable Trust, and Raise a Respectable Adult
Josh Shipp
The book provides insights and practical strategies for adults to understand and effectively communicate with teenagers, addressing common behavioral issues and fostering trust. It offers guidance on how to support adolescents in their journey to becoming responsible and well-adjusted adults.
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Queen Bees and Wannabes
Helping Your Daughter Survive Cliques, Gossip, Boys, and the New Realities of Girl World
Rosalind Wiseman
The book provides insights into the social dynamics and pressures faced by adolescent girls, including cliques, gossip, and relationships with boys. It offers practical advice for parents to help their daughters navigate these challenges and build self-confidence in an ever-evolving social landscape.
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Parenting the New Teen in the Age of Anxiety
A Complete Guide to Your Child's Stressed, Depressed, Expanded, Amazing Adolescence
John Duffy
The book provides insights and practical advice for navigating the complex challenges faced by today's adolescents, including stress, depression, and the impact of social media. It offers strategies for parents to support their teens' mental health and foster resilience during a transformative stage of life.
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Reviving Ophelia
Mary Pipher|Ruth Ross
The book explores the challenges and pressures faced by adolescent girls in modern society, examining the impact of cultural expectations, body image issues, and the transition from childhood to adulthood. It combines case studies with analysis to offer insights into the psychological development of young women and strategies for supporting their growth and resilience.
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Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen
The Essential Conversations You Need to Have with Your Kids Before They Start High School
Michelle Icard
The book provides a guide for parents on how to navigate important and sometimes challenging conversations with their children on topics such as friendship, responsibility, sexuality, and self-image. It offers strategies and language to use for effective communication, aiming to strengthen parent-child relationships before the adolescent years.
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Yes, Your Teen is Crazy!
Loving Your Kid Without Losing Your Mind
Michael J. Bradley
The book provides insights into the adolescent brain, explaining the erratic and confusing behavior of teenagers through a psychological and developmental lens. It offers practical advice and strategies for parents to communicate effectively, maintain strong relationships, and support their teens through the tumultuous years of adolescence.
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Masterminds and Wingmen
Helping Our Boys Cope with Schoolyard Power, Locker-Room Tests, Girlfriends, and the New Rules of Boy World
Rosalind Wiseman
The book provides an in-depth look into the social dynamics and pressures faced by adolescent boys, exploring the unwritten rules governing their interactions, friendships, and conflicts. It offers practical advice for parents and educators on how to support and guide boys through the challenges of growing up, including dealing with bullying, forming healthy relationships, and navigating the complexities of masculinity.
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The Transgender Teen
A Handbook for Parents and Professionals Supporting Transgender and Non-Binary Teens
Stephanie Brill|Lisa Kenney
The book provides guidance for understanding and supporting transgender and non-binary teens, covering topics such as identity development, social transitions, and medical options. It also offers advice on legal issues, mental health, and advocacy, aiming to help caregivers and professionals create a nurturing and safe environment for these adolescents.
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The Price of Privilege
How Parental Pressure and Material Advantage Are Creating a Generation of Disconnected and Unhappy Kids
Madeline Levine
The book examines the psychological impact of affluent parenting styles, highlighting how high expectations and material wealth can lead to issues such as anxiety, depression, and a lack of self-worth in children. It offers insights into the pressures faced by privileged kids and provides strategies for fostering emotional health and resilience.
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