Teenagers: advice for parents Books

Book SynopsisThis book is a must read for anyone parenting, teaching or supporting teens, who wants to empower them to reach their potential. Written by a team of clinical psychologists, it leads you through tried and tested strategies to build strong relationships and improve communication with young people as they develop, learn and grow. In the book we learn that the 'teenage brain' is unique which gives us an incredible opportunity for change and development, but it is also a time when young people are particularly sensitive and potentially vulnerable . It guides you through ways to communicate effectively with teens without negatively affecting their self-esteem. There are plenty of tips about what to say, what not say and the best mindset to use with teens, day to day.The authors draw from the latest research in neuroscience and psychology, years of clinical expertise and first-hand parenting experience. It's relatable like your best friend's advice, and informed by scientific evidence - easy to read, hard to put down.Trade ReviewThis book is full of practical advice for parents of teenagers. It uses up-to-date understanding of how the brain works to give sensible, useful guides on how to handle adolescents. It reflects a new revolution in our understanding of how relationships can affect brain structure, and gives sensible advice on how to optimise children and young people's development so they are set up with healthy brains for the rest of their lives. -- Stephen Scott CBE FRCPsych FMedSci Professor of Child Health and Behaviour, Kings’s College London, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at Maudsley HospitalThe Incredible Teenage Brain is a brilliant distillation of the best advice that we can give parents and professionals based on what we have learned about the brain and mind over the past 50 years. It is exceptionally accessible notwithstanding the extraordinary wealth of information it contains on adolescent behaviour. It is perhaps the best book for mental health professionals to recommend to families. But they also should make sure to keep a copy on their shelf. -- Professor Peter Fonagy OBE FMedSci FBA FAcSS PhD DipPsy, Head of the Division of Psychology and Language Sciences Director, Chief Executive, Anna Freud National Centre for Children & Families, National Clinical Advisor on Children’s Mental HealthAn exciting book. It unravels the complexities of teenage thoughts, stresses and behaviour patterns and shows adults how to respond in a positive and uplifting way. This builds up self-belief, happiness and ambition. I wish this had been around when my children were teenagers! -- Diana Hudson, author of Specific Learning Difficulties What Teachers Need to Know, secondary school teacher and mother to four adult childrenThis is an insightful, inspiring and fun book that opens the lid on the often misunderstood and sometimes maligned world of the teenager. Drawing on personal experience and the authors' work as clinicians it reveals how teenagers are affected by brain development, their expanding social world and self-concept as emerging adults. Invaluable for parents and those who work with teens. -- Prof. Tony Charman, Chair in Clinical Child Psychology, King’s College LondonSuch a useful and reassuring book for parents, carers and anyone working with young people. The authors dismiss the stereotype of the 'troublemaker teen' and spell out with great clarity how we can all help our teenagers to flourish. They explain why teens are at the height of their learning potential in all areas of life and show us how, by choosing our words carefully and making shifts in our own behaviour, we can help them shine. -- Margaret Rooke, author 'You can Change the World. Everyday Teen Heroes Making a Difference Everywhere' and 'Dyslexia is my Superpower (Most of the Time)'This book's a relief to read! A fresh and heartening take on how to see and work with teen potential, it gives a positive, practical steer on the grittiest of problems, along with plenty of examples and some great, direct solutions that actually work. Anything that helps us understand and elegantly manage the inherent ups and downs that come with having teenagers in the family is valuable stuff. If you wished that modern teens came with a manual, honestly, you need look no further. -- Samantha Murray Greenway (parent of two teenagers)This brilliantly written book celebrates the teenager and simply and clearly explains the biological, psychological and social impacts of adolescence. By really understanding the teenage brain it is possible to enable our children to navigate this key developmental time without our anxiety getting in the way. This book will empower us all to enable our teen to develop into the best version of themselves while holding strong during some of the inevitable challenges on the way. Every family should buy a copy on their child's 13th birthday! -- Professor Tanya Byron, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, journalist, author, broadcaster, LondonBettina Hohnen, Tara Murphy, and Jane Gilmour have written an accessible, useful and fun guide for parents and teachers of adolescents. They do an admirable job of explaining several aspects of the developmental changes taking place in adolescence-and tying these changes to practical tips and exercises for those wanting to support adolescents. Most importantly, they effectively convey how adolescence represents a period of opportunity-a time of learning and development. -- Ronald E. Dahl MD, Professor, Community Health Sciences and Professor, Joint MedicalAny teacher who works with teenagers will find this book fascinating and invaluable. The science of the brain is explained so clearly and offers a new way to look at the rapidly developing brain and how it influences teen behavior and learning. The malleability of the teen brain is reflected in the unpredictable behavior of teenagers as well as their ability to learn rapidly. This book explains the neuroscience of learning. Bettina, Jane and Tara emphasise the primary need for emotional security as a secure base for learning in school and they give many examples of how stress and anxiety affect the brain and interfere with learning. What I love the most about this book is that it is written with emotional insight and a great deal of compassion. Bettina, Jane and Tara and offer a hopeful and positive way to look at adolescent behavior which has often been seen as negative and offer many examples of how teachers can create a 'positive cycle of learning'. -- Sarah Fortna, teacher and learning specialistI'm blown away by this book, I just couldn't put it down. As I turned the pages, it made me reflect not just on my teenage children, but on my own teenage years. I'm refreshed, inspired and can't wait to share it with my friends . It's so full of useful recommendations that I'll be using it like TripAdvisor in researching my teens for months and years to come. -- Valerie Lindsay (mother of teenage children)Your child's teen years can feel like a dark, hazardous path. Here's the guide every parent wishes for, sending up flares of light to ease your way and practical tools to overcome the too-recognisable, real-life pitfalls. The wise authors' compassionate insights will have you bring out the best, rather than suppress, the powerful joyful potential of your teenager's developing mind. I do dearly wish I'd had it in the 2000s. -- Sheila Fitzgerald, mother of three now adult girlsTable of ContentsForeword; Introduction; Section 1: The Incredible Teen Brain; 1. Upgrade: the incredible teenage brain; 2. The brain thinks and feels; 3. The brain learns and believes; 4. The brain connects, watches and absorbs; 5. The brain loves other people; Section 2: Teens facing additional challenges; 6. Teen mental health: When teen brains can become overwhelmed; 7. Neurodiverse teen brains - teenagers with a learning difference; Section 3: The developmental priorities, or 'tasks' of a teenager; 8. Social factors and natural attractors; 9. Teens' Risk taking Sets them Up for Adult Lifeand - and builds important brain circuitry; 10. The power of feelings and motivation; 11. Who Am I? the teenage search for identity; 12. Ready to launch (with your help); Section 4: The importance of cCare and self-care for the developing teenage brain; 13. Sleepy teens; 14. Energy in, energy out - creating healthy habits in the teen brain; 15. Good stress, bad stress; 16. #Social media and technology; Section 5: May The Force Be With You, Luke; 17. The Last Word

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Book SynopsisWhen a child goes through transition, the dynamics of the family unit can start to shift. It is not uncommon for one family member to feel one way about the transition, while another may feel quite differently. This innovative workbook discusses the unique needs of parents and families as they navigate their child's gender exploration. Providing a safe space for them to work through their own uncertainties and necessities, it gives specifically tailored guidance and support, with sections on school life, language and terminology, finding a therapist, possible grief, social/medical intervention options and more. Personal anecdotes from parents and other family members offer insight and understanding, alongside reflective activities, quizzes and positive affirmations throughout.Table of Contents1. Your Private Space: An Introduction; 2. Unexpected and Confused; 3. Who Are You?; 4. Grief May Apply; 5. It Can Be a Foreign Language; 6. Medical and Social Options: Sorting It Out; 7. Friends and Family: Will They Stay, or Will They Go?; 8. Work: In or Out?; 9. Insurances, Gender Markers, and Documents... Oh My!; 10. Privilege: Loss or Gain?; 11. Let's Talk about Finding a Therapist; 12. The World of Schools; 13. Celebrations Come in Different Sizes; 14. Where Are You Now?

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Book SynopsisTeenagers are tough and anyone who has their own needs help. Witty, enjoyable and genuinely insightful, Get Out of My Life is now updated with how to deal with everything from social media to online threats and porn, as well as looking at all the difficult issues of bringing up teenagers, school, sex, drugs and more. But it's the title of the second chapter, 'What They Do and Why' that best captures the book's spirit and technique, explaining how to translate teenage behaviour into its true, often less complicated meaning. One key mistake, for instance, is getting in no-win conflicts instead of having the wisdom to shut up when shutting up would be the most effective, albeit least satisfying, thing to do. Another is taking offence when the teenager views you, the adult, as idiotic. And there's advice on what to do when this happens. The message is clear: parenting adolescents is inherently difficult. Don't judge yourself too harshly!Trade ReviewReassuring, very funny and spot-on -- Michelle Hanson, author of Treasure the Teenage TerrorA handbook for parents on the front line. * Herald (Glasgow) *Funny, sound, and compassionate, Get Out of My Life will truly help you talk with your kids and not get mad -- Beth Winship * Boston Globe *Get Out of My Life has Spock's common sense, the insight of Freud, and the wit of Bombeck. I welcome this book. -- Dorothy Zeiser, Ph.D., Chairman, Department of Child StudyWolf, a clinical psychologist who works with adolescents (Why Did You Have to Get a Divorce? And When Can I Get a Hamster?), clearly has a feel for both the angst of young people who must deal with an evermore complex world and the difficulties parents face when a cooperative loving child morphs into a teenager who lies, talks back and avoids parental company. Humorous and insightful, Wolf describes what is, rather than what mothers and fathers of rebellious and thoughtless adolescents wish would be. He is forthright in stating that "you do not win the battle for control with teenagers... usually the best you get is imperfect control." Despite the best efforts of parents, today's adolescents frequently drink, experiment with drugs and are sexually active. According to the author, however, it is still important to have rules even though a teenager may break them. If parents clearly state their expectations of behavior and restate them when a teen disobeys, their son or daughter will, to some extent, internalize the rules and abide by them sometimes. In addition to providing excellent advice on particular situations, including divorce, school problems and stepparenting, he makes the often obnoxious manner in which teens communicate with their parents understandable as a rite of passage that they will eventually outgrow. * Publishers Weekly *[A] wise and comforting classic. -- Patrick O'Neill * The Oregonian *A book that friends with adolescents have sworn is their survival bible ... One friend told me, 'I swear, it's like he was sitting in my kitchen writing down our exact words.' The dialogue and analysis are completely on-target and so full of sense ... Wolf's tone is playful, astute, and made me scurry to find his [other] book[s]. * The Chapel Hill News *One of my favourites ... Not only does the title offer much-needed levity, but instead of giving out rules to fail at, the book tries to explain what is happening [to teenagers]. -- Mariella Frostrup * Observer *

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Book SynopsisAn easily accessible and invaluable resource for parents of teenagers who want to improve the parentteen relationship, and for professionals working with young people and their families. Packed with proven practical advice that will help with navigating those turbulent teenage years, reducing conflict, and building good mental health.

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Book SynopsisLeading psychotherapist Stella O'Malley has walked many miles on Planet Teen'. She understands difficult teenagers she was one herself, and as a psychotherapist she has spent many hours working alongside unhappy adolescents.Stella takes parents inside the teenage brain and provides practical advice for each of the key milestones teenagers need to tackle during adolescence to become happy, healthy adults.You will learn how to navigate many issues, including anxiety, obsession with technology, body confidence and the sexual self. Rather than always looking to fix' the situation, you will instead be empowered to know when and how to intervene and when to allow your teen to work it out for themselves.Ultimately, you will understand your teen better and learn to rekindle joy in your relationship.

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Book Synopsis''Essential reading for all parents and professionals supporting young people struggling with the issue of gender identity' Louise PerryBeing the parent of a gender-questioning child is confusing. There is a lot of advice out there, but much of it goes against what many parents feel instinctively is the right approach. And the stakes are very high if you get it wrong.There have been many books written for parents who are facilitating a child's gender transition, but almost none for parents who decide that social or medical transition is not the best option for their child.Written by three professionals working in the field Sasha Ayad, Lisa Marchiano and Stella O'Malley When Kids Say They''re Trans is explicitly a resource for parents who want their children to flourish, but do not believe that hasty medicalisation is the best way to ensure long-term health and well-being.Parents who have successfully helped their children navigate gender distress without resorting to surgery and hormones have done so by actively taking the reins, not waiting until they found the right therapist or doctor. When Kids Say They''re Trans will tell you all you need to know, and will give you the confidence to trust your own instincts.

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Book SynopsisIn a world fraught with diet-culture and weight stigma, many parents worry about their child's relationship with their body and food. This down-to-earth guide is an invaluable resource allowing parents to take proactive actions in promoting a friendship with food, and preventative actions to minimize the risk factors for the development of eating disorders, particularly when early signs of disordered eating, excessive exercise, or body dissatisfaction have been noticed. It provides clear strategies and tools with a practical focus to gently encourage parents and teens to have a healthy relationship with food and exercise by centralizing joy and health. Coming from a therapist, a dietician, and an adolescent medicine physician, with insightful case studies from an array of young people from different backgrounds, this multidisciplinary author team delivers friendly, strategic guidance based in a wealth of expertise.Trade ReviewRaising Body Positive Teens provides parents with practical advice, interactive activities, and real-life examples as they support their children through adolescence. The authors are respected experts with extensive experience in mental health, nutrition, and adolescent medicine. -- Jason Nagata, MD, MSc Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of CaliforniaMy margin notes had margin notes! I eagerly absorbed the sound wisdom and concrete suggestions in this book, and will be suggesting it to friends, colleagues and fellow parents for years to come. Raising Body Positive Teens is smart, readable, and endlessly helpful. -- Sara Gilliam, Co-author, "Reviving Ophelia: 25th Anniversary EditionThis smart, well-researched book guides parents through every hard conversation and stumbling block we're likely to encounter as we work to empower our kids to love and care for their bodies, and to understand the harm caused by anti-fat bias. I'm so grateful to have this on my bookshelf! -- Virginia Sole-Smith, author of The Eating InstinctRaising Body Positive Teens is a wonderful resource for parents who want to help their kids develop habits that will lead to true, enduring health...replacing the harmful and misleading size-focused "health" that diet culture offers. The expert team of authors offer countless practical ways to develop a friendship with food and body while honoring culinary traditions from around the world. This book breaks down common misconceptions and replaces them with thoughtful, scientifically sound, weight neutral, and body positive lessons that can be deployed that same day. -- Jennifer L. Gaudiani, MD, CEDS-S, FAED, Founder and Medical Director of the Gaudiani Clinic and author of “Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders"How we nurture ourselves and the well-being of our children requires thoughtful awareness. Raising Body Positive Teens is the best go-to book for parents on learning how to support, inspire, and navigate teens toward their best possible selves. -- Dan Tomasulo, Ph.D., Author of Learned Hopefulness: The Power of Positivity to Overcome Depression, Academic Director, Spirituality Mind Body Institute Teachers College, Columbia UniversityThis is the book we wish our own parents had read when we were teens, and just the balm today's parents are looking for to navigate the messiness of current day diet culture. Perfect for anyone whose own food and body journey has been on the wobbly side of things and wanting something different for our own young people, this gem will be on my go-to recommended list for many years to come. -- Fiona Sutherland, ADP, RYT. Director, The Mindful Dietitian and Host, The Mindful Dietitian PodcastTable of ContentsIntroductions How to Use this Book Chapter 1: You Made it Through Puberty, and Your Teen Will, Too!Chapter 2: Learning Our Stress System Chapter 3: Wake Up Call Chapter 4: The Young and the RestlessChapter 5: Diet-Free ParentingChapter 6: The Hunger Meter Chapter 7: Ingredients to Building a Peaceful Relationship with FoodChapter 8: Diet-Free Meal Prep for Family Chapter 9: The Benefits of BoundariesChapter 10: Under the Influence of Social MediaChapter 11: Friendship with BodyResources

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Book SynopsisEliza Fricker gets it. Her compelling, hard-hitting and irreverently humorous illustrations follow a family through the early days of school avoidance, the process of accessing support and the challenges of coping in the meantime. Can't Not Won't illuminates the absurdity and frustrations that often arise when dealing with health, social and educational systems, and will help any parent in the same boat feel seen. This guide acts as a way to communicate these difficult circumstances with others. Wonderfully relatable, the book also includes written guidance for parents and professionals on what works best when it comes to managing school avoidance.Trade ReviewKnowing many young people who couldn't, not wouldn't, I turned every page of this with a nod. Sadly, a totally true-to-life experience for us and many other families. Such an important book for families but also education and social care professionals - an insight into a slice of life they never imagined. -- Cathy Wassell, CEO of Autistic Girls Network charityI cannot imagine any family in this situation, who cannot recognise this painful and often harmful, journey. Beautifully conveyed in so few words. The time for change is now! -- Lisa Cherry, Researcher & Consultant in Trauma Informed System ChangeEliza's words and thoughts deeply resonate with me as a parent. Each afterword beautifully articulates what a good school that values autistic pupils would do and importantly addresses how the issue can be carelessly avoided. Any family struggling similarly will undoubtedly draw strength from the shared story and feel less alone. -- Dr. Ruth Moyse, Director AT Autism

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Book SynopsisThis book provides practical guidance for a wide range of professionals working with parents and families, answering common questions such as 'How can parents facilitate their child's transition to secondary school?' and 'How can families best communicate about alcohol?'.Drawing on the findings from years of applied research projects carried out by the Trust for the Study of Adolescence, each chapter focuses on a particular area of parenting young people - from monitoring and supervision to support for foster families - and each highlights the implications of research results for policy and practice. This book presents a range of approaches to working with parents and families, and discusses the effectiveness of techniques such as parent mentoring and involving young people in parenting programmes.Working with Parents of Young People provides a strong set of evidence-based guidelines for best practice and will be a key resource for all those working to support the parents of teenagers.Trade ReviewThis is an interesting book for any practitioner or student seeking an overview of current debates about parenting young people and of initiatives undertaken by the TSA in this field. For any professional contemplating providing a service for parents of young people this is a useful and informative starting point. -- Journal of Children's ServicesThe field of parenting is at an exciting stage of growth and development... This will be an interesting and useful book to those working with both parents and young people. -- Professional Social WorkI would refer to this text when considering how best to support parents of adolescents in any setting, but most of all it is useful for advising on partnership working with schools. The Book will no doubt help workers to avoid pitfalls, improve and share practice and, ultimately, secure better outcomes for parents, teenagers, families, schools and communities -- Children & Young People NowThe first part looks at the latest research trends in the field, and includes chapters on monitoring and supervision techniques with parents, team parenting approaches in foster care, how to communicate to children about alcohol use, and a consideration of parents' needs during their child's transition from primary to secondary school. The second half of the book illustrates approaches that seek to work with parents facing some of these difficult challenges, and sets out some very interesting techniques, including how to engage schools in parental support, using newsletters and IT-based approaches, engaging the young people themselves in parenting programmes, and setting up parent-to-parent mentor schemes... For the child mental health professional seeking actually to apply some of these creative approaches to working with parents, it will prove an invaluable addition to the library shelf- as well as providing an up-to-date revision of the latest trends in both theory and practice. -- YoungMinds MagazineThe book draws from many years of fascinating research projects carried out by the Trust, and offers clear insight into their findings. Divided into four parts the book offers guidelines, particularly for professionals working with parents and families, of best practice in various areas of working with parents of young people... The editors concede that what might be a good idea on paper may not be as simple as it might first appear, and for this reason their research is invaluable to anyone about to embark, or currently reviewing their strategy or policy, on working with families. After reading this book I have become interested in the Trust for the Study of Adolescence and can see that their research is of huge importance and value to our modern day society. Hats off to them. -- www.adoption-net.co.ukThe text reports findings from new research about the parents of young people and new ways of working with parents. It offers a wide range of professionals working with parents and families a range of approaches to conducting such work, and discusses the effectiveness of techniques such as parent mentoring and involving young people in parentiing programs. -- BookNews.comTable of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgements. Part 1: Introduction. 1. Working with parents of young people: setting the scene. John Coleman and Debi Roker. Part 2: New Research and Implications for Practice. 2. How monitoring and supervision work in families: a study of 50 young people and their parents. Debi Roker and Stephanie Stace. 3. `Team Parenting' of young people in foster care. Stephanie Stace and Kevin Lowe. 4. Family communication about alcohol. Louise Cox, Nigel Sherriff, Lester Coleman and Debi Roker. 5. Children's move to secondary school: what do parents need at this time? Debi Roker, Kerry Devitt and Amanda Holt. 6. Supporting children and parents during the transition to secondary school: a UK-wide review. Debi Roker and Julie Shepherd. Part 3: New Ways of Working with Parents. 7. Working with schools to support parents: lessons from two evaluations. Debi Roker and Helen Richardson Foster. 8. Using newsletters to support the parents of young people: learning from two studies. Debi Roker and Julie Shepherd. 9. Getting information and support from websites. Debi Roker. 10. Involving young people in parenting programmes. Cris Hoskin and Sarah Lindfield. 11. Using parent-to-parent mentors to get information and support to the parents of young people. Debi Roker. Part 4: Conclusions. 12. Parenting young people: research, policy and practice. Debi Roker and John Coleman. Subject Index. Author Index.

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Book SynopsisInside Anorexia provides valuable insight into the experiences and challenges faced by teenage girls with anorexia and their families.The authors use the stories of individuals and their families as a starting point for understanding the issues associated with anorexia including: physical effects, the effect on siblings and parents, related psychiatric problems, causes and treatment. Useful fact boxes in each story provide an overview of current knowledge from a variety of disciplines as well as new findings from the authors' own research into anorexia nervosa.Inside Anorexia is an accessible resource for anyone who wants a better understanding of anorexia nervosa. It will be an informative guide for health professionals as well as for people with anorexia and their families.Trade ReviewThis book is a valuable resource that achieves that rare blend of theory research and professional practice and is highly readable and accessible. -- DebateThe book poignantly follows the accounts of the teenage girls, siblings, mothers, and fathers as they attempt to make meaning of and come to terms with anorexia in real time, rather than a post recovery perspective. The structure of the book is unique in that the family biographies are the scaffold upon which pertinent information and issues about anorexia are present... Inside anorexia has general reader appeal and is an easy read from start to finish. The book is of particular interest to anyone at the beginning stages of learning about complexities of this disease. It may also offer support and some illumination to patients and families who are at the beginning of their journey with this illness. -- Psychiatric ServicesThe full extent of anorexia and its effect on families is very well presented, so I think that anybody who was struggling with the complexity of the issues surrounding anorexia might well feel less isolated after reading this book... Inside Anorexia is worth a read. -- Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy JournalTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. 1. Living with Anorexia Nervosa: What is anorexia?; History of anorexia; How common is anorexia?; What causes anorexia?; How is anorexia treated?; Recovering from anorexia. 2. `The Best Anorexic': The Story of Angela, Maureen, Mike, Dan, and Martha: Physical effects of anorexia; Anorexia: Part of an eating continuum?; Re-feeding the starving body; The effect of anorexia on siblings; The effect of anorexia on parents. 3. `Fat Attack': The Story of Carol, Lynne, John, Ben, and Shane: Searching for a cause; Co-educational versus single sex schools; Body image; Anorexic behaviors. 4. `If You're Not the Girl With Anorexia Then Who Are You?': The Story of Kate, Margie, Carl, Donna, Lucas, Joseph, and Reuben: Schools and the prevention of anorexia; Males with anorexia; Psychiatric problems associated with anorexia; Family therapy. 5. `The Problem Isn't You, It's the Anorexia': The Story of Hannah, Laura, Peter, and Luke. Effects of starvation; Influence of siblings; Support networks for parents and carers; Advice from parents and carers. 6. `Tough Love': The Story of Jo, Julie, Michael, and Sam: School culture and anorexia; Pro-ana websites; Compulsory treatment. 7. `Ahah, Anorexia Nervosa!': The Story of Antonia, Alice, Alan, and Aaron: Facts and fictions of sexual abuse; Anorexia in different cultural and ethnic groups; The experience of hospitalization; Challenges of diagnosing anorexia. 8. `It Can Happen to the Nicest Families': The Story of Ruth, Beth, David, and Callum: Healthism; Challenges in treating anorexia; Parents, guilt and blame; Relationships between people with anorexia; Supporting parents. 9. `It's All Up to Me Now': The Story of Renee, Elizabeth, Pat, and Ryan: The meaning of food; Religion and spirituality; Media and anorexia ; Readiness for recovery. 10. Conclusion. International Advisory Panel. References. Subject Index. Author Index.

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Book SynopsisWhen teenagers with special needs transition from school to adult life, both they and their families are faced with many new decisions and challenges. This book provides advice and information to help families prepare for that transition, and make it happen as smoothly and seamlessly as possible.Mary Korpi recognizes the impact of this changeover period and emphasises the need for young adults to be included in all decisions and discussions about their future, thereby developing self-advocacy skills. The first part of the book explains how families can adapt everyday routines to develop the young adult's essential life skills. The second part provides information on programs and support services, and stresses the importance of devising an effective transition plan to help teenagers explore avenues suited to their personal goals and abilities.This is invaluable reading for families of teenagers with disabilities who are preparing to move on from school life.Trade ReviewA comforting, get-down-to business perspective on navigating the uncertainty of adult services that is at once informative and empowering. Make no mistake about it, there's lots of work ahead, but the short time you spend reading this book will pay great dividends in the inspiration it provides and the practical solutions it offers. -- Journal of Autism and Development DisordersTable of ContentsAuthor's Note. Disclaimer. Preface. Part I: Family Expectations that Facilitate Growth. 1. The Parents' Role. 2. Developing Responsibility and a Work Ethic. 3. Learning Skills that Lead to Independence. 4. New Areas to Explore. 5. Transition Planning. 6. Person Centered Planning - Putting the Student First! Part II: The School Bus Doesn't Stop Here Any More. 7. High School Graduation, Then What…? 8. Alphabet Soup - Programs and Services for Adults. 9. Financial Support. 10. Documentation and Legal Needs. 11. Services and Programs for Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities. 12. Services and Programs for Young People with Mental Health Issues. 13. Employment. In Closing… Notes. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisME is the most common cause of long-term absence from school. A mild case causes regular absences from education, social life and sport, a severe case leaves a young person housebound or bedbound for years. So why is ME surrounded by a lack of understanding, even within the medical professions? During the three years when her teenage son Chris could not go to school, Merryn Fergusson kept a diary - which here becomes the remarkable and candid story of ME as seen through Chris's eyes and through the experiences of his mother, family and friends. The book also traces the history of ME from the 1930s and the emergence of the medical controversy over CFS/ME. It is a controversy which baffles sufferers and their carers, the tragic consequences of which can be the forcible removal of young people from their homes and families.

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Book SynopsisThis bestselling book from leading mental health professional and parenting expert Dr John Sharry has now been updated and expanded. Advocating a balanced approach to parenting, Parenting Teenagers sets out a step-by-step guide that shows you how to stay supportively involved in your teenagers’ lives, while also setting rules and teaching responsibility. Emphasising a positive approach that builds on your strengths as a parent, this book will not only help you solve discipline problems and reduce conflict, but also have more satisfying and enjoyable relationships with your teenagers. Drawing on his popular and influential columns in the Irish Times, the book now contains an extensive question and answer section addressing the many concerns for parents of teenagers in the modern world, such as study and motivation, technology and cyberbullying, relationships and sexuality, depression and suicide; as well as dealing with drugs, alcohol and many other topics. Dr John Sharry is a mental health professional with over twenty years’ experience, a bestselling author of ten positive psychology and parenting books, developer of the award-winning Parents Plus Programmes and a weekly health columnist for the Irish Times. His books have been translated into nine languages including Spanish, Japanese, Chinese and Arabic.

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Book SynopsisBuilding a supportive and open relationship with young people suffering from eating disorders is key to assisting the recovery process. This book is packed with metaphorical explanations that will allow parents and caregivers to ally themselves with treatment rather than the eating disorder, and take positive steps with their child towards a full and lasting recovery.Written by experienced eating disorder specialists, the book will help caregivers to reach out to young people having difficulty cooperating with treatment. Its effective use of analogies and metaphors helps to crystallize a practical understanding of eating disorders and the crucial aspects of the treatment process. Integrating medical, psychological, and narrative aspects, as well as the visual (with illustrations), it encourages the reader, and by extension the sufferer, to conceptualize each step towards health.This book will be an invaluable tool for families, friends, and those working with young people suffering from eating disorders. The fresh perspective will also appeal to mental health professionals and anyone else working in the field.Trade Review[this book] presents up-to-date knowledge about eating disorders and information about their treatment in a format accessible to lay people. Making use of analogies, metaphors and case studies, it tries to explain what the young person might be experiencing and why accepting treatment is so difficult.' -- Mental Health PracticeWhat a brilliant book! It is theory driven but not academic, intelligent but not intellectual, and condensed (163 pages) but never condescending. In fact, I think the authors have been fairly modest, in that it delivers more than the advertising blurb claims. -- Counselling Children and Young PeopleThis Book, written by experienced eating-disorder professionals, aims to support parents through this relatively rare, but uniquely dangerous, condition. Their writing relies heavily on analogies and metaphors. Vignettes throughout support the information they are giving. The chapter "Driving with No Gas" uses the analogy of drivers expecting to arrive at their next destination without filling up the gas tank and being surprised when the car suddenly stops to illustrate how teens with eating disorders may "underestimate the danger they are in and can crash suddenly." The chapters cover recognition and diagnosis of an eating disorder, outpatient management, multifamily therapy, day-long hospital programs, inpatient treatment, and the recovery process. Each section is organized to help parents become more informed and comfortable with these diagnoses and processes. VERDICT Analogies and metaphors will help parents visualize something sometimes abstract concepts and support them through the arduous journey. The authors' expertise highly recommends this book. -- Library JournalBy using analogies and metaphors, the authors provide up-to-date scientific information and give strong messages of hope without even mentioning the words "eating disorders". An inspiring read. -- Youth in MindThe book sets out to offer "an effective tool for improving the therapeutic alliance between professionals, parents and children" (p 15) and I believe that it achieves this... Indeed, practitioners and students are likely to find this book helpful for enhancing their own understanding of eating disorders. Although the book focuses on parents of children and teenagers it could inform parents of adults with eating disorders as well as other family members and friends. -- Social Work EducationA highly readable book that should be read by any parent whose child is suffering from an eating disorder. The book is full of helpful information: on eating disorders and their dangers, on the types of treatment available, and on the important role the family plays in supporting a young person to recovery. The descriptions of family therapy are very moving at times. The metaphors make even difficult concepts easy to understand, and I would recommend this book not only to parents, but to anyone wanting to work in the field of eating disorders. -- Wendy Spettigue, MD, FRCPC, Associate Professor, University of Ottawa, Faculty of Medicine and Psychiatric Director, Regional Eating Disorder Program, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, CanadaIt is of real credit to both these very experienced authors that they can address the stark reality of dealing with an eating disorder so logically, creatively and with such spirit. […] Overall an excellent addition to the arena of eating disorder literature. Not only is this book a record of help but it is also a book that will provide parents with a record of learning that they can refer to now and in the future. -- Pennie Fairbairn, Psychotherapist, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Michael Rutter Centre for Children and Adolescents, Maudsley Hospital, LondonWritten with clarity, Drs Boachie and Jasper are masterful at choosing analogies that provide an 'aha' understanding of the concepts and struggles with treating eating disorders that they address in A Parent's Guide to Defeating Eating Disorders: Spotting the Stealth Bomber and Other Symbolic Approaches. This book is likely to both answer parents' questions not only about what to expect with regard to their child's illness and recovery process, but also to reassure them about their roles and capacity to support their child's recovery. -- Merryl Bear, Director, National Eating Disorder Information Centre, Canada[…] The illustrations and descriptive stories were of greatest benefit as these helped me better understand certain situations. I would recommend every parent going through the challenges of anorexia with their teen to read this book from start to finish as it will give them a parent's perspective and the confidence to help their teen get better. -- Parent of a teenage girl who has recovered from anorexia, Toronto, CanadaTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Foreword. Preface by the authors. 1. Rationale for analogies and metaphors. 2. Eating disorders as illnesses: an historical perspective. 3. Recognizing and diagnosing an eating disorder. 4. Outpatient management. 5. Multi-family therapy. 6. Day hospital program. 7. Inpatient treatment. 8. The recovery process. 9. Conclusion. Tables and figures. Appendix. References. Index of analogies and metaphors. Further reading.

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Book Synopsis325 astute and practical ideas, insights, tips and strategies address the complex issues parents face during this crucial period of transition for their child with Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder). The practical, bite-size suggestions focus on the vital importance of developing and nurturing an open and healthy relationship with your son or daughter. The easy-to-navigate format will suit busy parents wanting to locate advice to suit their particular needs. All the suggestions are designed to foster understanding and acceptance between family members and help the AS young person with common problem areas such as social vulnerability and peer relationships, self-esteem, anxiety and coping with change.This will be an invaluable companion for parents, carers and family members of an adolescent or young adult with AS.Trade ReviewAuthor Brenda Boyd offers no fewer than 325 practical ideas, insights, tips and strategies to address the often-complex issues parents face during the crucial period of transition for a child with Asperger's. -- Autism eyeOverall, this is a good handy book to have on your shelf. It's like having a parent who's been through the thing you have been through, and has come out the other side, in your home, ready to give advice on any question you can think of. A very useful resource for those whose AS young people are heading towards or going through adolescence. -- www.alexlowey.co.ukProvides a fine survey packed with insights for parents of teens and young adults who have Asperger Syndrome, and packs in over three hundred strategies for handling common parenting issues... Parents will find this a "must", packed with ideas and tested solutions. -- Midwest Book ReivewBrenda Boyd brings her common sense, positive self to her latest book which treads sensitively but fearlessly through the challenging years of "commando parenting" a young person with autism. As a result, she has created a toolkit bursting with practiced templates, insightful connections and practical hooks on which to shape a deeper understanding and appreciation of the need to be "a student of him and you". Appreciating the need for a "Social Curriculum" and that "problem" behaviour can be a coping mechanism, and life coaching can be a lifeline, bring the challenges into a sharper more comprehensible focus.While this book is written ostensibly for parents, the underlying message is about shared experience, self respect and mutual benefit which transforms the ordinary into extraordinary and opens this book up directly to people with Asperger syndome. This book is not about "him and me" - it is about "US" and the audience is universal. -- Dr Arlene Cassidy, CEO, AutismNI: Northern Ireland's Autism CharityI am thrilled to see a book written for parents of teenagers and young adults who have Asperger syndrome (AS) that is crafted around a theme of optimism. In her book, Brenda Boyd presents practical plans and realistic tips that underscore AS does not delineate a person as unable or ridiculously difficult to raise. Boyd's simple, albeit deep and rich message is this: when parents construct and institute appropriate supports, empathy and understanding to their maturing child with AS, their child will in turn learn how to find and collect the keys that open a happy life filled with all sorts of goodness. -- Liane Holliday Willey, EdD author of Safety Skills for Women with Asperger Syndrome and Pretending to be NormalA masterful insight into parenting young people with Asperger syndrome. Full of down-to-earth and up-to-date practical advice. This book is an invaluable tool for parents as their children approach adulthood. -- Julie Connell, Educational PsychologistTable of ContentsIntroduction. 1. Parents and Other Pivotal People. 2. Some Things Never Change. 3. Understanding Asperger Adolescence. 4. Key Insights. 5. The Best Approach. 6. Your Relationship with Your Son or Daughter. 7. Self Image. 8. Shaping Core Beliefs. 9. Communication that Works. 10. A Predictable World?. 11. The Problem with People. 12. Preparation for Adulthood. 13. When Things Go Off the Rails. Tip Finder: A List of All the Ideas, Tips and Strategies in Order as they Appear Throughout the Book.

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Book SynopsisTeenagers and older children on the autism spectrum are, like everyone else, surrounded by complex social codes and rules that govern everyday interaction, but have much more difficulty in interpreting them. Reading cues such as sarcasm, idioms and body language often presents an impossible challenge, but this book of realistic and thought-provoking stories provides much needed help.Written with both parent and teen in mind, every story outlines a real-life situation that young people on the autism spectrum are likely to encounter. Each story is followed by questions such as 'what else might he have done?', 'how do you think she felt?' and 'why do you think they were upset?' along with practical tips for parents on how to initiate constructive discussions. As teens consider these questions with adults, they will begin to be able to put themselves into someone else's shoes and think about how their actions and behaviour may affect those around them. This process will equip them to transfer this invaluable understanding and confidence to other everyday life situations. Packed with 60 stories exploring real-life situations, this book will be an essential tool for parents, caregivers, teachers, and anyone else wishing to enable young people on the autism spectrum to acquire great social skills.Trade ReviewThe book is designed with teens on the autism spectrum and their parents in mind but has application for all teenagers as well as education and professional staff working with any young person on their social development and social understanding. The aim of the book is to provide positive, helpful and thought-provoking social situations and discussion starters and it does this successfully. It is easy to read and provides good discussion starters and topics that will help improve understanding of social situations for a variety of teens. It has application for parents, schools and professional staff working with young people on their social understanding and specifically teens on the autism spectrum, although its potential application to a broader population is possible... short, concise, practical yet comprehensive teaching tool that is easy to red. -- Australian Journal Guidance and CounsellingLisa A Timms' new roadmap "60 Social Situations and Conversation Starters to Help Teens on the Autism Spectrum Deal with Friendships, Feelings, Conflict and More" is filled with stories of teens facing difficult social situations, such as the boy who had to miss his important basketball game because his mother's car wouldn't start or the boy who wanted to be homeschooled because he didn't get along with his teachers, only to be assigned his least favorite teacher for homeschooling!... This is a very concrete, easy to understand book for teens with ASD and because of all the case examples, this will help the reader to understand social concepts better, because of the concrete nature of the material and the format, which is designed for parents and teens to work on together. This is a rare gem. -- Autism Society of MichiganThe book is unusually easy to read and follow with no jargon or complex ideas to grapple with... I felt this book was one of the easiest to use and was intelligently designed can be applied in any order. In so many of the other books in this field one has to work through in linear fashion, which is automatically a barrier. Many teens are unwilling to give a lot of time to yet another activity in their already busy lives. In this book a specific problem can be dealt with in isolation which is a real asset... I would recommend this book as a starting point for any parent wanting to help their teen develop their understanding of social situations. It will help then identify areas of their behaviour and reactions that might be unhelpful and what is helpful -- AS TeensLisa Timms 60 Social Situations is a great resource for therapists, guidance counselors and parents alike. It helps break down a variety of socially-related scenarios that are often complicated and confusing for teenagers on the autism spectrum. The questions that accompany each topic are thought provoking and applicable to everyday life and generalize easily into the real world. It also provides parents with a stepping stone to generate very important discussions with their teens with experiences they may have already had or are likely to have. -- Deanne Chincola, Clinical Supervisor in Behavioral Health Rehabilitation ServicesFinally, a useful and relevant guide about appropriate & safe social interactions has emerged that can really help teens and young adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Lisa Timms has written a top-notch book that includes skills development scenarios for school, recreation, community, social networking, and employment. Information for parents to coach & facilitate skills is positive, helpful, and thought provoking. 60 Social Situations & Discussion Starters is easy to read, fun to discuss, and a great book to improve the understanding of social situations. -- Donna Podrazik, Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist, Private PracticeThis book is an important tool for educators and therapists to help children with ASD learn to think "Inside the box". Rehearsing social situations is key to anxiety reduction and peer acceptance in teenagers who simply don't know what to do or say in a variety of common situations.This book is a "must have" for parents. Instead of the author simply teaching the child how to respond in a situation, this book uses discussion questions to help parents teach children their own preferred responses to situations. This helps the parents tailor the strategies to reflect each family's unique beliefs. -- Joann Pesavento, Behavioral Specialist Consultant specializing in children with Autism Spectrum DisordersThis is an invaluable tool to aid in the improvement of social skills. I have been waiting for something like this! It has the potential to diminish or limit the negative consequences i.e. anxiety, depression and loss of self esteem, that often accompany a poor social skill set. I highly recommend it to parents of ASD and typical teens. In our home we would pick a topic and discuss it at the dinner table. I know it will give parents a sense of piece of mind, that they might better prepare their teen for the unknown. -- Mary Walsh, parent.This book is aimed at helping young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) to develop a greater understanding of social situations. It is designed with both the young person and their parents in mind. It will also be useful for professionals who work with teens with ASD and want to focus on strengthening their social skills... The book... supports the young person in reflecting on what their behavioural responses might be in a given situation and how this may be helpful, or unhelpful, to them and the situation. -- Youth in Mind.Table of ContentsIntroduction. 1. Self Esteem. 2. Problem Solving. 3. Friendships. 4. Dealing with Feelings. 5. Self-Control. 6. Conflict. 7. Family. 8. Community. 9. Relationships. 10. Cyber Safety. 11. Classroom Skills. 12. Job Skills. Appendix. Ways to Reduce Stress. Test Taking Skills.

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Book SynopsisThis straight-talking and accessible guide for parents of teenagers on the autism spectrum provides down-to-earth advice on coping with the more difficult issues that can arise at home and school during the adolescent years.Andrew Schlegelmilch discusses common parenting challenges and offers advice drawn from his extensive experience working with teenagers with autism and their families as Head Psychologist at a college preparatory school. He offers parents professional guidance on what to do about falling grades, how to handle adolescent tantrums, how to talk about sex and sexuality with your child, how to help your child with peer relationships, how to keep your child safe online, and what to do if you suspect your child has mental health problems. Integral to the discussion is how to set realistic expectations and encourage independence in ways that work for both your child with autism and the rest of the family, as well as how to make the best use of the help professionals can offer.Trade ReviewThe strength of Schlegelmilch's writing is in his not-the-typical-autism-professional voice-one that is no-nonsense, down-to-earth, and clear as a bell. Mix that in with his deep understanding of ASD and the whole teenage "thing", seasoned with wry asides and warmed with compassion, and you have a highly useful, compelling and unusual book. -- Susan Senator, blogger, parent, and author of The Autism Mom's Survival GuideAndrew Schlegelmilch's new book, Parenting ASD Teens is a clear, detailed, and a much-needed look at parenting of teens on the spectrum. His years of experience with ASD teens and their parents at Orion Academy come through in the realistic information and the thoughtful, professional discussion. This is a must-read book for both parents and clinicians living and working with this population. -- Kathryn Stewart, PhD, Executive Director and Founder of Orion Academy and author of Helping a Child with Nonverbal Learning Disorder or Asperger's DisorderWhile the title of Dr Schlegelmilch's book is Parenting ASD Teens, this volume is a wealth of information and advice useful to any parent or professional who works with teens or adults. He is extremely knowledgeable and obviously cares for these kids. I would recommend the book as a preparation for parents for the many challenges and changes that life will bring. It covers a breadth of topics, both outside and inside of the classroom. This is stuff we as parents and professionals need to know. He has a subtle sense of humor that will hit home with any parent or teacher. -- Luby Aczel, parent of a son with Asperger Syndrome and Executive Director of The Specialists GuildEducational, insightful, and encouraging. In Parenting ASD Teens, Dr Schlegelmilch gives valuable information regarding the challenges facing adolescent ASD teens and young adults. Dr. Schlegelmilch offers practical advice about how ASD teens learn and grow towards independence. I would strongly recommend this book to parents. -- Karra M. Barber, author of The Social and Life Skills MeNu...for any parent of a teen on the Autism Spectrum and comes from a psychologist who offers guidance on difficult issues that go beyond adolescent rebellion and include ASD special concerns. From behavior problems and school struggles to helping a child develop social consideration, this is a 'must' for any who have an ASD child and are looking ahead to the turbulent teen years and how to cope with an Autism child entering these years. -- The Midwest Book ReviewThis book is full of advice on raising a teen with autism. The author acknowledges how difficult it can be for a parent to get it right...This can be very helpful for a parent who wants to understand what is being said about their son or daughter...Different terms for Autism are explained... This book is full of practical advise for parents and carers of autistic teens. -- Alex Lowery speaks about autism blogWith Andrew Schlegelmilch's book I found he gave a brilliant insight into the whys and wherefores of children's behaviours who were both ASD and Neurotypical... It clarified many things for me... This book is relevant to anybody who would like a better understanding of teenagers with ASD. -- Special Needs Jungles blogTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Preface. Section A: Getting to Know Your Teen. 1. What are Autism Spectrum Disorders? 2. Assessing Strengths and Deficits. 3. Why Your Brilliant Child is Struggling in High School. 4. What Should You Expect from Your ASD Teen? Section B: Growth and Development. 5. What Happens When a Child Becomes an Adolescent (Who is Bigger than You)? 6. Rules, Justice, and the Search for Peace. 7. Morality and Being a Good Person. 8. The Adolescent Fixation, Being Stuck, and the Freeze Response. Section C: Relationships: 9. Sex, Sexuality, and Romantic Relationships. 10. Vertical Relationship Management. 11. Peers, Friends, and Enemies (Lateral Relationship Management). 12. Social Media and Text-Based Communication. Section D: Parents and Professionals. 13. Mental Health. 14. Transitions. References.

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Book SynopsisRaising Responsible Teenagers combines comprehensive discussion about child development with practical advice on parenting styles and discipline techniques. Each stage of child development is discussed, creating a picture of where the child 'is at' on entering adolescence. Adolescence is the final stage of childhood, the springboard to adult life and a time where values are being blended into a mixture that parents can still greatly influence.Bob Myers provides the tools for this, such as the use of rules made and agreed on by all the family and based on the simple philosophy of `a fair go and safety for everyone'. Being a realist, he also offers ways of handling difficult behaviour and shows how adults in the parenting role can focus control on their own parenting skills, rather than focusing just on the child. Each chapter contains useful examples and checklists for further thought, as well as a fund of useful advice.This book will provide an extremely useful guide for parents, teachers and all those who wish to interact with young people in a conflict-free atmosphere, and who wish to see them become considerate, achieving and responsible adults.Table of ContentsIntroduction. 1.Child Development in the early years. 2.Development during adolescence. 3.Styles of Discipline. 4.Moral Development. 5. Parenting style. 6.Externalising the rules. 7.Assertiveness. 8. Who is responsible for what? 9. Responding to irresponsible behaviour. 10.Changing children's behaviour. 11.Introducing teenagers to reality. 12.Punishment. 13.Managing difficult behaviour. 14.Consequences. 15.Parenting is a community responsibility. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe parenting of teenagers has emerged as a key public, political and social concern in recent years and Supporting Parents of Teenagers meets the growing need for relevant resources and research findings in this area. This handbook provides a review of current policy developments, from crime and disorder legislation to youth offending teams. It addresses the practical issues of how to assess and provide support for parents and covers all aspects of the field, including parenting orders, the use of the parent advisor model, setting up a parenting teenagers group, involving fathers as well as mothers of teenagers and working with ethnic minorities. Examining the conflicting needs of young people and their parents and how best to address them, this book is an essential resource for all those working to support the parents of teenagers.Trade ReviewSupporting Parents of Teenagers tackles many questions regarding both policy and practice, and is therefore an extremely welcome addition to the literature. The book is entirely readable, clearly structured, bringing together a collection of writers from a variety of areas and expertise, who are addressing a wide range of issues. The book sets out to share the existing information about both research and practice between all those involved in the field of parenting teenagers. In this reviewer's opinion it succeeds in doing more than that, as it not only brings together some of the most up-to-date research findings, but also addresses questions about the purpose of providing support for parents and offers ways forward in relation to future policy and practice. -- Infant and Child DevelopmentAll the contributors to this handbook for professionals are engaged in providing support services to parents of adolescents... Social workers, GPs and teachers may not have the time or expertise to provide continuing support, but at least they should know where it might be found. This collection does a useful job of describing what is available, including chapters on teenagers from ethnic minorities, families caught up in the youth justice system, and telephone helplines. -- Community CareSupporting Parents of Teenagers: A Handbook for Professionals, through its varied testimonies and examples from the many worlds of parents and teenagers provides a resource for continuous concerns about the lived experience of parents and teenagers. -- British Journal of Social WorkTable of ContentsChapter 1. Parenting and public policy, John Coleman and Debi Roker, TSA. Chapter 2. The needs of parents and teenagers, John Coleman, TSA. Chapter 3. Supporting black and minority ethnic teenagers and their parents, Leandra Box, Race Equality Unit. Chapter 4. Parenting and youth crime, Clem Henricson, National Family and Parenting Institute. Chapter 5. Working with parents in the youth justice context, Sarah Lindfield and Janice Cusick, TSA. Chapter 6. Providing support through telephone helplines, Dorit Braun, Parentline Plus. Chapter 7. Using the Parent Adviser model to support parents of teenagers, Hilton Davis, Guys, Kings and St Thomas's School of Medicine and Crispin Day. Chapter 8. Setting up a parenting teenagers group, Dirk Uitterdijk and Jo Pitt. Chapter 9. Schools as a context for working with parents: the `living with teenagers…supporting parents' projects, Debi Roker and Helen Richardson, TSA. Chapter 10. Professional development in the parenting context, Mary Crowley, Parenting Education and Support Forum. Chapter 11. The parenting of teenagers: Present and future, Debi Roker and John Coleman, TSA. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisIf you are a parent of a teenager, you will have experienced the frustration and bemusement that their strange and emotional logic creates. But can we really just blame it on their hormones and wiring? This book is based on the research used in a popular and effective nine-week course run by the author aimed at equipping parents with the understanding of why teenagers behave as they do and explores effective tools take away a lot of stress in dealing with them. It looks at how parenting styles and different interactionist models impact on our relationship with these emotional and argumentative beings. The 'teen in the greenhouse' looks at the world through the filter of a teenage brain and uses a range of neurological and socio-psychological models to explore how adults can moderate their interactions with them to make parenting teenagers easier. It explores ways in which the teenage brain uses and misuses emotions to make misguided decisions and how we can help support better decisions being made and reduce arguments. The book provides a thorough and at times humorous exploration of what is happening to the teenage brain and how this impacts on those who help them.

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Book SynopsisPart of the How to Help series of books exploring issues commonly faced by children and young people at home and at school, Teenage School Difficulties offers a complete introduction to the pitfalls of navigating secondary education while at the same time facing the ordeals of adolescence. When young people are coping with issues at school, whether it be an obvious challenge such as increased workload or a more personal one such as family illness, the playing field becomes less even for them and they can easily lose out with long-term consequences. Furthermore, every individual is different and requires personalised support. Using case studies to share practical advice based on years of first-hand experience managing these issues in real schools, Joyce Nisbet and Jennie Guise explore why it is crucial for everyone involved to pull in the same direction - and how parents, carers, teachers and schools can help.Table of ContentsSeries Preface; About the Authors; Authors' Preface; How to Use This Book Part 1: Introduction 1. What are teenage school difficulties? 2. Guidance and Alternative Education; 3. Principles, policies and practices; 4. Provisions and collaborations; Ten key things to know about teenage school difficulties Part 2: Primary school and transition issues 5. Primary school; 6. Teenage transitions; 7. Transitioning to High School; 8. Organisation Part 3: High School and education issues 9. Increased workload; 10. Course choice; 11. Disengagement; 12. Absenteeism; 13. School refusal; 14, Post-school options Part 4: Personal and health issues 15. Illness and disability; 16. Mental health; 17. Self-esteem; 18. Sexual health; 19. Eating disorders; 20. Self-harm; 21. Dependency Part 5: Interpersonal issues 22. Friendships; 23. Bullying; 24. Cyberbullying; 25. Peer pressure; 26. The 'quiet victim'; 27. Separation and divorce; 28. Financial problems; 29. Bereavement and loss; 30. Young carers Part 6: Conclusion 31. Summary; 32. A last word to parents and carers; 33. A last word to teachers and schools Appendices

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Book SynopsisAn intimate glimpse inside a silent epidemic that is harming teens, and a pathway for parents to help them reclaim the restorative power of sleep. If you could protect your child from unnecessary anxiety, depression, and chronic stress, and foster a greater sense of happiness and well-being in their lives, wouldn’t you? In this book, the authors of The Happy Sleeper, the classic book on helping babies and young children develop healthy sleep habits, uncover one of the greatest threats to our teenagers’ physical and mental health: sleep deprivation. Caught in a perfect storm of omnipresent screens, academic overload, and unnecessarily early school-start times, our children are operating in a constant state of sleep debt while struggling to meet the demands of adolescence. In this essential book, Heather Turgeon and Julie Wright draw on the latest scientific research to reveal that today’s teenagers are, in fact, the most sleep-deprived population in human history. In fact, at a critical phase of development, many teens need more sleep than their younger siblings — but they’re getting drastically less. Generation Sleepless guides families in building healthy habits around sleep by: • establishing family agreements around sleep habits; • altering family practices around phones, social media, and screen time; • regaining overall equilibrium in the home; and • remaking bedtime routines Packed with years of research and in-depth reporting, Generation Sleepless is a wake-up call for parents that equips them with the right tools to start a family conversation about sleep and to ultimately regain connection with their tweens and teens.Trade Review‘Generation Sleepless is the crucial missing piece in the conversation about teen mental health. As a therapist and the mum of a teenager, I'm so grateful for every page of this book!’ -- Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk To Someone‘Well-researched, skillfully written, and deeply helpful. Turgeon and Wright are cultural therapists who teach us how to help teens with the most urgent and important of lessons — how to sleep well. I recommend this book to all parents of tweens and teens.’ -- Mary Pipher, author of Reviving Ophelia‘In Generation Sleepless, Heather Turgeon and Julie Wright provide an essential guide to supporting the key nutrient for the adolescent brain: sleep. I love this book because it provides a respectful, emotionally attuned, and practical roadmap to helping teenagers get the sleep their bodies and brains so desperately need. I highly encourage everyone who parents or works with teens to read and share this much needed resource!’ -- Mona Delahooke, PhD, author of Beyond Behaviours and Brain-Body Parenting‘Grounded in a deep understanding of sleep, family dynamics, and social realities, this engaging book seamlessly and creatively integrates practical tips and tools families can use for immediate relief with ways they can work to make the systemic changes — including sleep-friendly school start times — that make healthy sleep possible.’ -- Terra Ziporyn Snider, PhD, Executive Director and co-founder of Start School Later, and co-author of The New Harvard Guide to Women’s Health‘Generation Sleepless exposes the myriad of factors that squeeze teen sleep, but more importantly, it gives us a practical framework with to-do’s for society, as well as five easy-to-deploy habits for families that really make a difference.’ -- Dr Michael Breus, author of The Power of When‘Rest is vital for developing brains … Turgeon and Wright explain the connection between sleep and mental health — and what parents can do to help.’ * PEOPLE *‘Turgeon and Wright, authors of the bestseller, The Happy Sleeper, reveal just how wrong we’ve all been about teens and sleep. Their new book discusses how to build healthy habits, advocate for change, and navigate the storm together with your teen through collaboration and communication.’ * Motherwell *Praise for The The Happy Sleeper: ‘Clear a space on your bookshelf! You’ll be consulting this friendly, research-based guide to the blessings of sleep for you and your little ones for many years to come.’ -- Adele Faber, co-author of How To Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will TalkPraise for The The Happy Sleeper: ‘An important resource for parents seeking to give their children a lifetime of quality sleep. Good sleep habits are vital to child development and overall health, and The Happy Sleeper offers real-world strategies for getting children the sleep they need.’ -- David M. Cloud, CEO of National Sleep FoundationPraise for Now Say This: ‘Instantly useable. Their practical and compassionate method gets you unstuck from difficult parenting moments and gives kids the tools to grow into responsible, emotionally savvy adults.’ -- Lori Gottlieb, LMFT, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone

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Book SynopsisKatharine Hillexplores the stages of brain and emotional development and theimpact of home life, social media, peer pressure (and much more) on children and teenagers as they develop.A Mind of Their Own is a lifeline for parents who want tobuild resilience in their children. Children who are secure in their own identity.

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Book SynopsisNot many teenagers want to talk to their parents that much. Their reasons are numerous and often sensible; yet for parents, the silence can feel painful and mysterious. What happened to their once chatty little ones? What might teenagers truly want to tell their parents, if only there was the right opportunity? And what might parents want to tell their children in turn, if it didn’t generate an immediate wince or boredom? This is a pack of cards that can break a log-jam of frustration and silence between generations with humour and curiosity. Containing 52 questions that are playful and interesting, yet carefully designed to pierce through armour, they offer parents and their teenage children a rare chance to go beyond the usual unsatisfying exchanges and rediscover one another, in an atmosphere of tolerance and fun, as the complicated, intense yet loveable and deserving beings they really are.

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Book SynopsisTraversing the teen years is tricky and challenging for most parents. Pornography sex cyber bullying body piercing drug experimentation & tattoos are all part of adolescent life. Over 100 issues are discussed and are followed up. How to guide read it from start to finish so you feel empowered and informed as a parent. This hands-on manual contains tools on how to keep up communication with your teen.

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Book SynopsisA teen’s job is to be difficult and most do it really, really well. But what about you? You want to hug that hedgehog, right? But you don’t want to get hurt. No problem. With entertaining stories and 12 principles that open the cages, unlock the doors, gently tear down those walls, and get you talking, How to Hug a Hedgehog explores everything from communication to what you might have missed on the teen “warning label.”Wilcox and Robbins help you face your worst fears, effectively handle pressure and stress, and answer the hardest question of all: “What happens if I fail?”Trade Review"This book will make a difference. The suggestions are doable and will totally change the way you interact with teens."- Mark Henshaw, Author of Red Cell and Cold Shot"How to Hug a Hedgehog is relevant, timely and essential for anyone wanting to build positive relationships with teenagers. This book will enrich and transform lives forever."- Richie Norton, bestselling author of The Power of Starting Something Stupid"This book is full of hope. It makes something hard seem easy. It is sure to have a positive impact!"- Sean Covey, author of the international bestseller The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens

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Book SynopsisParents of teenagers need a new playbook—one that addresses the new challenges they face today. Teens are growing up in an entirely new world, and this has huge implications for our parenting. Understandably, many parents are baffled by problems that didn't exist less than a decade ago, like social media and video game obsession, sexting, and vaping. The New Adolescence is a realistic and reassuring handbook for parents. It offers road-tested, science-based solutions for raising happy, healthy, and successful teenagers. Inside, you'll find practical guidance for: • Providing the support and structure teens need (while still giving them the autonomy they seek) • Influencing and motivating teenagers • Helping kids overcome distractions that hinder their learning • Protecting them from anxiety, isolation, and depression • Fostering the real-world, face-to-face social connections they desperately need • Having effective conversations about tough subjects--including sex, drugs, and money A highly acclaimed sociologist and coach at UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center and the author of Raising Happiness, Dr. Christine Carter melds research—including the latest findings in neuroscience, sociology, and social psychology—with her own (often hilarious) real-world experiences as the mother of four teenagers.Trade Review“Mixing cutting-edge science with humor and personally earned wisdom, Christine Carter makes a convincing case that we need to step up our parenting with our teens. Fortunately, she also tells us how to do so in The New Adolescence in ways that seem not just possible in our busy lives, but deeply practical and empowering for both parents and adolescents.” —Daniel J. Siegel, MD, New York Times bestselling author of Brainstorm, Aware,and coauthor of The Power of Showing Up“Christine Carter truly gets teenagers.The New Adolescence is a sane, informative, and helpful book that I will be gifting over and over. It has already made me a better parent—and a happier one, too.”—Jessica Lahey, New York Times bestselling author of The Gift of Failure“Dr. Carter brings her wonderful blend of solid science, practical suggestions, and warm encouragement to the biggest challenge most parents face: raising teenagers these days. The New Adolescence is both deep and accessible, comprehensive and fast-paced, and honoring of adolescents and respectful of parents’ needs for reasonable authority.”—Rick Hanson, PhD, author of Resilient, Hardwiring Happiness,and Buddha’s Brain“Christine Carter has spent the last two decades honing the art and studying the science of effective parenting. This hands-on book is the guide every parent of teenagers needs.” —Susan Stiffelman, MFT, author of Parenting Without Power Struggles and Parenting with Presence (an Eckhart Tolle Edition)“With solid research, relatable storytelling, and practical strategies and tactics, Christine Carter provides teens, parents, and families with the lifelines they need to create meaning, fulfillment, and the human connection that makes real life worth living. In this confusing and often terrifying brave new world, The New Adolescence comes as welcome and hopeful relief.—Brigid Schulte, New York Times bestselling author of Overwhelmed and director of The Better Life Lab at New America“If you’re an American parent looking for helpful best practices in raising a teenager in this age of fractured attention and uncertain promise, you’ll find sound advice in Christine Carter’s The New Adolescence.”—Arlie Hochschild, author of The Second Shift and The Time Bind“An essential primer on how to optimally parent teens. Christine Carter tells the raw truth about the current adolescent landscape, but instead of further freaking us out, The New Adolescence gives hope, as well as the road map for how to guide teens in this age of accelerated change.”—Tina Payne Bryson, New York Times bestselling author ofThe Whole Brain Child and No Drama Discipline“Christine Carter’s superpower is that she’s a scientist, coach, and master parent all in one. Her unique gift is taking the research you don’t have time to read and converting it into common sense you can use right away. I had so many underlining moments where I thought, ‘I can’t wait to try that one!’”—Rachel Simmons, New York Times bestselling author of Odd Girl Out“When you’re worried about your child’s happiness or anxieties, there’s no better person to turn to than Christine Carter. Her smart and practical advice is always both immediately relevant and immediately accessible, making her an important voice in a changing parenting landscape.”—KJ Dell’Antonia, author of How to Be a Happier Parent and former lead editor of the New York TimesMotherlode blog“In The New Adolescence, Christine Carter is addressing a topic that is vital to us as parents, grandparents, educators, and policy makers. A tsunami of anxiety and depression is surging upon today’s teenagers, and Carter, as always, offers data, interprets the trends and causes, and then offers us constructive strategies to confidently and compassionately raise whole and healthy children."—Jennifer Granholm, former governor of Michigan, and Dan Mulhern, leadership expert “A new parenting classic—The New Adolescence is an illuminating and deeply researched book for anyone hoping to raise teens who know how to find meaning, fulfillment, and lasting joy.”—Shawn Achor, author of Big Potential, and Michelle Gielan, author of Broadcasting HappinessTable of ContentsContentsPrefaceIntroductionPart One: The Foundation Chapter One: This Is Going to Be Easier Than You Think Chapter Two: Fortunately, Overparenting Doesn’t Work Chapter Three: What to Do When They Are Struggling Chapter Four: How to Influence Your TeenPart Two: Three Core Skills for the Digital Age Chapter Five: Connection Chapter Six: Focus Chapter Seven: RestPart Three: Talking Points for a New Era Chapter Eight: The New Sex Talk Chapter Nine: Drinking and Drugs Chapter Ten: MoneyConclusionAppendixAcknowledgmentsIndex  

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Book SynopsisAn essential guide to parenting today's teens.In this fast-changing world how do we, as parents and caregivers, keep on the same page as our teens? The challenges and experiences they face can seem a million miles away from our own adolescence. It can feel overwhelming and hard to keep the communication channels open. At the same time, it's vital that we have the tools to talk openly and confidently with our teens.The Kids Will Be All Right provides up-to-date, evidence-based information, insights, conversation starters and resources to help you navigate and untangle hot topics such as friendships and frenemies; bullying; cyber safety; drinking, vaping and risk-taking behaviour; self-esteem and body image; sexuality; consent and safe relationships; and pornography.Co-written by Robyn - a nurse and educator who provides education programmes throughout schools and communities in New Zealand on health and wellbeing, including body image, cyber safety, sexuality, puberty and respectful relationships - and her daughter Molly, who weaves her perspective throughout, The Kids Will Be All Right is an insightful, accessible and empathetic guide that empowers parents and caregivers to relate to and communicate effectively with their teen.Trade Review'The Kids Will Be All Right is a timely and important read for parents in Aotearoa. Specifically,?Robyn's?chapter?on porn and youth?offers refreshing, shame-free and relevant tools for parents to help educate, equip and encourage young people as they navigate the rapidly changing online landscape.' Nikki Denholm, Director of The Light Project 'Robyn and Molly have taken on the unique quest of supporting parents and caregivers through the many tough conversations they need to have with their teens. It is so important for us to have books like these based in the New Zealand context. Thank you to you both.' Miriam?Gioia?Sessa, Sexual Violence Prevention Specialist 'This book offers parents of today an insight into their teens' world, providing a platform to empower parents in communicating with their teens.?The easy-to-read style allows you to focus on the chapters that are pertinent to you or read it from cover to cover.?There are links to research and more resources if you want to delve further into a particular topic.?A big plus is the involvement of teens in the development and writing of this book.?It's a great resource for parents who want to keep the channels of communication open with their teen and it offers real-life examples of how to do this.' Cassandra?Woollett?- National Clinical Supervisor at Natural Fertility NZ, Fertility Educator and Registered Nurse

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