Teenagers

Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt provides a generation-defining investigation into the collapse of youth mental health in the era of smartphones, social media, and big tech—and a plan for a healthier, freer childhood.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Nobody’s Cuter than You comes a poignant, deeply personal story about trusting God to heal generational wounds so you can be a strong, loving presence for your teenage daughter.

This parenting classic on one of the most disturbing and misunderstood trends of our time—peers replacing parents in the lives of children—is now more relevant than ever. The latest edition includes new material on how social media and video game culture are affecting our children.

From the moment a mother holds her newborn son, his eyes tell her that she is his world. But often, as he grows up, the boy who needs her simultaneously pushes her away....

Lisa Damour pulls back the curtain on the teenage years and shows why your daughter's erratic and confusing behavior is actually healthy, necessary, and natural....

In Insecure in Love, you'll learn how to overcome attachment anxiety using compassionate self-awareness, a technique that can help you recognize your negative thoughts....

Para todos, la adolescencia es una etapa de profundos cambios. Tanto los padres como los maestros necesitan entender las transformaciones que los adolescentes están viviendo para poder acompañarlos de la mejor manera en esta última etapa, de la que emergerán como adultos jóvenes....

This best-selling book examines childhood trauma and the enduring effects it has on an individual's management of repressed anger and pain....

In this New York Times bestseller, one of America’s premier physicians offers a must-listen account of the new challenges facing parents today and a program for how we can better prepare our children to navigate the obstacles they face.

In teenagers, powerful emotions are the rule, not the exception. Unfortunately, many of today’s parents now regard their teens’ negative feelings as disruptive, dangerous, or diagnosable, thanks to the rise of the wellness industry and the widespread use of psychotropic drugs....

In the ever more competitive race to secure the best possible future, today’s students face unprecedented pressure to succeed. They jam-pack their schedules with AP classes, fill every waking hour with resume-padding activities, and even sabotage relationships with friends to “get ahead.”....

A provocative manifesto that exposes the harms of helicopter parenting and sets forth an alternate philosophy for raising preteens and teens to self-sufficient young adulthood....

What the award-winning, best-selling Boundaries has done for adult relationships, Boundaries with Kids will do for you and your children....

From the authors of the bestselling Parenting with Love and Logic, this teen-specific resource empowers parents to raise responsible tweens, teens, and young adults without anger, nagging, or power struggles.

Between the ages of twelve and twenty-four, the brain changes in important and, at times, challenging ways....

A clinical psychologist’s exploration of the modern dilemmas women face in the wake of new motherhood....

Why America's sons are underachieving, and what we can do about it. Something is happening to boys today. From kindergarten to college, American boys are, on average, less resilient and less ambitious than they were a mere 20 years ago....

Interweaving clear summary and analysis of research data with anecdotes drawn from her years as a clinician, researcher, and public speaker, Dr. Jensen explores adolescent brain functioning....

Never before has raising teens been so perplexing. If you are wondering what on earth you're doing wrong, you're not alone. But there is hope....

The New York Times best-selling author of Untangled presents an urgently needed guide to the alarming increase in anxiety and stress experienced by girls from elementary school through college....

¡Despierta el potencial futbolístico de tu hijo con "Futbolista en Casa: La Guía Completa para Padres de Futbolistas"! Escrito por un exfutbolista profesional con amplia experiencia en la formación de jóvenes talentos, este libro es el compañero perfecto para ayudarte a impulsar su carrera...

On the surface, capable teenage boys may look lazy. But dig a little deeper, writes child psychologist Adam Price in He's Not Lazy, and you'll often find conflicted boys who want to do well in middle and high school but are afraid to fail and so do not try....

Award-winning journalist Jenny Anderson and the Brookings Institution’s global education expert Rebecca Winthrop provide a powerful toolkit for parents of both checked-out and stressed-out teens that shows exactly what to do (and stop doing) to support their academic and emotional flourishing.

What is the boy crisis? It's a crisis of education. For the first time in American history, our sons will have less education than their dads. It's a crisis of mental health. It's a crisis of sexuality. It's a crisis of purpose....

How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes is a clear, actionable, sometimes humorous (but always science-based) guide for parents on how to shape their kids into honest, kind, generous, confident, independent, and resilient people...who just might save the world one day....

In medieval times, uncharted waters were marked on maps as Here Be Dragons to signify that no one knew what dangers might lie ahead. Melanie Shankle quips that the years spent raising our teenage daughters could be labeled the same due to the uncertainties before us. Filled with personal stories and written in the same whimsical and honest style Melanie is known for, Here Be Dragons will have you both laughing out loud and crying—as you confront the challenges of raising your own strong, independent daughter while fighting dragons along the way.

Esta guía esencial ayudará a equipar a tus hijos con técnicas para un futuro exitoso. Habilidades de Vida Esenciales que Todo Niño de 13 Años Debe Conocer es una guía imprescindible para padres dedicados al desarrollo de sus hijos. Este libro empodera a niños y niñas de 13 a 14 años en todo el mundo con las herramientas necesarias para aprender técnicas prácticas, fomentar la independencia y facilitar la toma de decisiones efectiva.

Unlock the secrets to a well-organized, focused, and confident teen in just a matter of weeks, even if previous attempts have fallen short. Is your teen struggling to focus, plan ahead, or manage their time effectively? Does it feel like every attempt to organize their schedule turns into a battle? Are you seeking proven methods to equip them with life skills that don't feel overwhelming? If you've answered "yes" to any of these concerns, you are not alone. Many parents face similar struggles. But don’t worry, because there are practical and empowering solutions within reach.

Unlock the secrets to a well-organized, focused, and confident teen by improving executive functioning skills…while transforming your teen's social life by equipping them with invaluable tools to thrive in today’s social landscape.

How Coddling Kids Is Killing Kids' Confidence is about a boxing coach (Donté) who shares tips with parents to help them prepare their child(ren) for adulthood. What Donté has targeted in this book is that mental health concerns were happening WAY before the pandemic was a concern, and what he saw was how parenting was causing much of the mental health crisis. Instead of reacting to the variety of concerns parents were coming to him to help their kids with, he decided to be proactive and write a book to help parents at home to solve some of the root problems.

Adolescence is widely viewed as the most difficult stage of parenting. Yet despite its importance, we have a limited grasp of what it actually takes to help teens through adolescence. In Letting Go, Demie Kurz offers a deeper understanding of the demanding work of parenting teens and sheds new light on what it takes to produce a successful child. Based on numerous interviews with a diverse group of mothers, Kurz details the negotiations with teens and young adults as well over control, trust, and letting go to offer a portrayal of the real dilemmas contemporary parents face day-to-day.

Emotional Intelligence Skills for Teens with ADHD offers practical insights and actionable exercises to empower your teen to take control of their emotions, build positive relationships, and strengthen resilience.

Jim Zervanos, a seasoned high-school English teacher and father of two, embarks on a mission at the cusp of a new school year. He realizes that today's youth are thrust into a tumultuous world and burdened with saving it. To chronicle this extraordinary period in America, he assigns himself a unique task: keeping a journal.

Are you looking for ways to strengthen your connection with your preteen and prepare them for the critical years ahead? Guiding Your Teen: Essential Conversations That Matter Before High School is an essential toolkit for every parent who wants to foster open, meaningful communication with their child. With practical advice and expert insights, this book equips you to address crucial topics and build a foundation of trust, preparing your teen to make wise choices as they navigate adolescence.

Our teens unlock secrets to financial independence now – prepare them for a bright future of smart money management, even if they've never saved a cent! Are you concerned about your teenager's financial literacy and their future financial independence? Do they feel overwhelmed by budgeting, saving, or managing money wisely? Do they want to make informed financial decisions but need help knowing where to start? You're not alone if you've answered "yes" to these questions.

With over two decades of experience specializing in adolescent development and family dynamics, Marguerite Wood brings you Navigating Teen Emotions—a parental guide packed with practical tools that help decipher your teen's emotional enigmas and turn potential disasters into delightful discussions.

Are you tired of the endless battles over screen time with your kids? Do you struggle to convince them that being glued to their devices isn’t good for their well-being? In Screen Time Standoff, Clayton Cranford, a 20-year law enforcement veteran and father of two boys who grew up in the smartphone era, provides parents with the communication skills they need to reclaim control of their child's screen time without constant fighting.

As children mature, they find themselves in a world dominated by social media, rapid technological advances, and global uncertainty. Parenting has never been more challenging or more important. "The Heart of Parenting" is your essential guide to navigating these complexities with wisdom, love, and purpose. This transformative book brings together timeless parenting principles with actionable strategies for today’s high-tech, high-conflict era.

Postpandemic America. A youth mental health crisis the likes of which we have never known. The dark night of suicide. School failure. Unable to move out and get a job. Young people isolated from their families and dependent on social media and video games for peer socialization. Parents unable to find support for their teens to twentysomethings as they face their own life challenges of aging parents, faltering health, unemployment, financial strain, and social disconnection.

Are you ready to uncover how technology is reshaping childhood—and not always for the better? In this powerful and thought-provoking audiobook, James A Smith dives deep into the hidden effects of screen time, social media, and digital distractions on today’s children and teens.