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A neurologist offers a revolutionary look at the science of the adolescent brain, providing surprising insights -- including why smart kids often do stupid things -- that translate into practical advice for both parents and teenagers. One of the first books to focus exclusively on the neurological development of adolescents, The Teenage Brain presents new findings, dispels widespread myths, and provides practical suggestions for negotiating this difficult...
Author
Publisher
Alpha Books
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Covers all the leading theories and schools of thought, along with new research in all areas of child growth and development. Provides everything you need to know about the emotional and physical factors that contribute to the way young people think and behave--Cover p. [4].
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Publisher
Familius
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Discover how to have meaningful relationships with teenagers-- even the prickly ones. Wilcox and Robbins explore everything from communication to what you might have missed on the teen warning label. They help you face your worst fears, effectively handle pressure and stress, and answer the hardest question of all: What happens if I fail?
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English
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" In their critically acclaimed bestseller, Zoobiquity, the authors revealed the essential connection between human and animal health. In Wildhood, they turn the same eye-opening, species-spanning lens to adolescent young adult life. Traveling around the world and drawing from their latest research, they find that the same four universal challenges are faced by every adolescent human and animal on earth: how to be safe, how to navigate hierarchy;...
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Publisher
Free Press
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
A science-based guide to developmental changes within teenage brains explains how they affect behavior, offering advice to parents and educators on how to better understand, communicate, and stay connected with young people while managing their erratic behavior and helping them to resist destructive impulses.
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Adolescent lives volume 4
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Pub. Date
c2006.
Language
English
Description
Presents a longitudinal study of seventy people who had been institutionalized in a psychiatric facility as adolescents, showing that those who had capacity for reflection, agency, and relationships developed resilience.
15) Stuff that sucks: a teen's guide to accepting what you can't change and committing to what you can
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English
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Sometimes everything sucks. For teens that struggle with negative thoughts and emotions, Stuff That Sucks offers a compassionate and validating guide to accepting emotions, rather than struggling against them. By helping teens identify their personal values and what really matters to them, this book will help them take steps towards living a more meaningful life.
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English
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"Lisa Damour, Ph.D., director of the internationally renowned Laurel School's Center for Research on Girls, pulls back the curtain on the teenage years and shows why your daughter's erratic and confusing behavior is actually healthy, necessary, and natural. Untangled explains what's going on, prepares parents for what's to come, and lets them know when it's time to worry,
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Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
Two Christian teenage writers challenge their peers to create a brighter future, combating the idea of adolescence as a vacation from responsibility and providing humorous personal anecdotes, practical examples, and stories of real-life "rebelutionaries"in action.
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Publisher
Kharis Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Creating a happy and an emotionally healthy teenager begins with interactions with parents. The Parenting Machine reveals the keys to transforming your relationship with your adolescent children. Break free from reactive parenting by focusing on topics such as how to have hard conversations, how to build reciprocal trust, and preventing emotional burnout in your teens. Includes many real life experiences from parents and educators alike.
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