"Jensen [examines] the brains of teenagers, dispelling myths and offering practical advice for teens, parents, and teachers"-- Provided by publisher.

Real Life Teens is an unbiased and realistic look from the perspective of teens, at the wide variety of issues teens face today featuring young teenagers telling their real stories, in their own words. The series discusses significant issues in adolescent society and cuts through many barriers with its honest and relevant advice and information. Teenage rebellion is a normal part of adolescence. One of the major developmental tasks teens face is developing...

Explains how to parent teenagers not by punishing but by helping them understand real-world consequences for actions, focusing on preparing them for life on their own; provides practical guidance and sample conversations for specific situations.

"Sixteen acclaimed authors join forces for a cross-genre YA anthology of linked short stories about the first days of college [set at fictional Rolland College] Jilly cannot believe her parents keep showing up at all of her orientation events. (Except, yes, she can totally believe that.) Isaac wants to be known as someone other than the kid who does magic and has an emotional support bunny. Lilly is stuck working at the college bookstore during orientation...

Revised and updated with new material on situations with younger girls, along with how to account for new developments in technology, Also offers the tools parents need to help their daughter feel empowered and make smarter choices.

We have a tendency today to over-parent, micromanage, and underappreciate our adolescents. Dr. John Duffy's The Available Parent is a revolutionary approach to taking care of teens and tweens.

Teenagers are often left feeling unheard and misunderstood, and parents are left feeling bewildered by the changes in their child at adolescence and by their sudden lack of effectiveness as parents. The parent has become unavailable, the teen responds in

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Starting with the world in which your teenager lives, Dr. Chapman walks through the emotional needs of teenagers and how you can best express your love to them.

"In the age of #MeToo and #TimesUp, issues of consent and sexual harassment are being talked about more than ever before. 'Sex, Teens, and Everything in Between' gives parents, educators, and healthcare professionals the tools they need to raise these important conversations with teens. Covering topics such as consent, legal responsibility, bystander intervention, and support and prevention, this book is an essential resource for adults who want to...

Lahey was born into a family with a history of alcoholism and drug abuse; despite her desires to thwart her genetic legacy, she didn't find sobriety until her early forties. Now she provides a comprehensive resource parents and educators can use to prevent substance abuse in children. She presents strategies and practical tools that are age-appropriate and actionable. -- Adapted from jacket.