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Parenting Teens with Confidence walks you through one of the most transformative and misunderstood seasons of family life — the shift from childhood to adolescence. Inside this audiobook you will find a warm, honest, and practical guide to understanding why your teen is pulling away, how their identity and values are evolving, and why that process is healthy growth, not a warning sign.

Parenting an anxious teen can feel like walking on eggshells. One moment they shut down, the next, they explode. Conversations turn into arguments, silence turns into distance and you’re left wondering what you’re doing wrong. You’re not failing. You’re navigating anxiety during one of the most emotionally intense stages of brain development. This audiobook gives you a clear, practical roadmap to understand what’s really happening inside your teen’s mind and what you can do about it.

Jonathan Haidt has spent his career speaking wisdom and truth in some of the most the most difficult spaces - communities polarized by politics and religion, campuses battling culture wars, and now the perfect storm contributing to a public health emergency for teenagers today. In The Anxious Generation, Haidt argues that for the cohort that hit puberty around 2009, their sense of self developed as the threads of three dramatic technological and social changes emerged.

A clarion call, a practical resource and a hopeful invitation to radically reimagine how boys are understood, nurtured and raised in the 21st century, from clinical psychologist and bestselling author Dr Shefali Tsabary. Boys today are standing at a critical crossroads unlike any generation...

Parenting a young athlete can be inspiring, exciting, and deeply stressful — sometimes all in the same season. Close games, tough losses, coach decisions, injuries, and post-game conversations can bring out strong emotions for both kids and parents. It’s easy to feel pressure on the sidelines, even when your goal is simply to support your child. Emotional Regulation for Athletes’ Parents offers practical, science-informed strategies to help you stay calm during competition, respond thoughtfully after games, and guide your athlete through challenges with confidence and connection.

"Dr. Leonard Sax's The Collapse of Parenting should be required reading for all parents."―Dr. Nancy Kehoe, author of Wrestling with Our Inner Angels In The Collapse of Parenting, internationally acclaimed author Leonard Sax argues that rising levels of depression and anxiety among young people...

There's always that moment as a parent when you feel like no matter how hard you're trying, you just can't quite get it 'right'. But the fact is, parenting is hard and once we know this and why, we can forgive ourselves for finding it a struggle, and start to look for the things that make parenting a joy. Parenting for Humans is a book first and foremost for parents. It explores what we bring to the parenting journey and how we can gain confidence in ourselves not just as parents, but as whole human beings.

So they've reached their teenage years eh? Buckle up. One day, they’re your sweet, good-natured kid —next thing you know, they’re rolling their eyes so hard you’re worried they’ll sprain their neck. Sound familiar? If parenting your teen sometimes feels like trying to defuse a bomb while blindfolded, you’re not alone. Surviving Your Teenage Child is the no-nonsense, relatable, and research-backed guide you need to navigate the highs, lows, and utterly bizarre moments of adolescence.

Finding Stevie is a dark and poignant true story that highlights the dangers lurking online. When Stevie’s social worker tells Cathy, an experienced foster carer, that Stevie, 14, is gender fluid she isn’t sure what that term means and looks it up. Stevie, together with his younger brother...

Are your children truly prepared for the real world? Schools teach maths, science, history, and how to pass a test. But what about reading a room, handling a bully, saying no under pressure, staying safe online, or thinking clearly in a crisis? You already know which lessons matter most in real life.

Christina Mars' comprehensive guide, "Parenting Teens: 7 Steps to Escape Communication Breakdown and Cultivate a Calm, Loving, Productive Relationship with Your Teenager," might just be the lifeline you need. Mars offers a multifaceted approach to the challenges of parenting adolescents.

For fans of Really Good Actually and I'm Glad My Mom Died 'A deftness that catches your breath' - Fern Brady 'An incredible piece of writing' - Brett Goldstein 'Interrogates moments of trauma with insight, kindness and humanity' - John Robins This is a book about mistakes. And why we should...

Brought to you by Penguin. Why do teenagers act as they do? ** A GUARDIAN AND TELEGRAPH BEST PAPERBACK PICK ** What we experience during adolescence shapes us for life, but psychologist Lucy Foulkes shows that too often we fear, dismiss or even try to prevent aspects of it that are crucial to...

In these times of great stress for our kids, resilience is not a given. The epidemic of mental health disorders in adolescents has made parenting even more challenging, but parents can still have an enormous impact on the health and well-being of their child. This book offers parents the tools they need to navigate this tumultuous time of change and connect with their child. With covered topics such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral issues, and addiction, parents will learn how they can recognize mental health disorders as well as obtain compassionate and practical advice.

The Road Map Every Student Needs for Life After GraduationGraduation is coming fast—and suddenly everyone wants to know what you’re doing next. College? A job? The military? A trade? A gap year? If you’re feeling pressured, unsure, or as if you’re supposed to have everything figured out by now, here’s the truth: You’re not behind—and you’re not alone. Big Steps!: Navigating Life After High School is a straight-talking guide for graduating seniors who want real answers—not lectures, clichés, or “just follow your passion” advice.

DOES YOUR TEEN COME HOME FINE — THEN FALL APART WITHOUT WARNING? You know the moment. The front door opens. Everything seems normal. Then, for a reason that makes no sense from the outside, the entire evening unravels. Your teenager is on the floor. Or gone silent behind a closed door. Or so overwhelmed that no words reach them. You love them completely. You want to help. And you don't know how. This book is a compassionate, research-grounded guide for parents and autistic teenagers navigating one of the most challenging passages of modern family life.

'Rachel's book is full of wisdom and support. I love that she has a consistently compassionate viewpoint - both towards teenagers and the ones raising them' - SOPHIE ELLIS BEXTOR 'Every parent should buy this book...it is full of practical strategies to connect with your teenager' - SIR ANTHONY...

A BEST BOOK OF 2023 IN THE TIMES, GUARDIAN AND WALL STREET JOURNAL From Hadley Freeman, bestselling author of House of Glass, comes a searing memoir about her experience with anorexia, and her long journey to full recovery. From the ages of fourteen to seventeen, Freeman lived in psychiatric...

Are you ready to unlock the code to raising a confident, empowered daughter? The Girl Dad Code is the essential guide for fathers who want to build a deep, meaningful connection with their daughters while preparing them to thrive in today’s world.

Why do teenagers stay up late and struggle to get up in the morning? Do teenagers really take more risks? What is happening with teenagers' hormones? The Psychology of the Teenage Brain offers all those involved in teenagers' lives insight into what's happening in their brains and how understanding them can improve relationships and communication at this crucial stage. It explains key topics, including the way the brain changes during adolescence, the role of hormones, and what we really know about risk and resilience, sleep, and peer pressure.