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Book SynopsisFrom Berkeley to the Bronx, teenage addiction has reached epidemic levels. Parents may suspect their teen’s substance use, but often don’t know if their teen is addicted or what to do about it. Dr. Laurence Westreich, an addiction expert and the father of two teenagers, helps parents navigate the fraught addiction landscape in A Parent’s Guide to Teen Addiction. Divided into three sections, this book—based on the author’s decades of experience evaluating and treating teenagers who use substances—guides parents from the moment they suspect their teen has a substance abuse problem to the steps families must take after intensive treatment. Dr. Westreich: •Lays out the facts of teen addiction and explains how to recognize a problem with a teen •Details what parents need to know about the substances that teenagers commonly use •Provides information on what to do about the substance abuse, including how to find good one-on-one addiction therapy, how to encourage a teen to enter an outpatient program or inpatient facility, and how to line up aftercare treatment Best of all, he includes “tough talk” dialogues that parents can tailor to their specific situation with their teen. This practical, hopeful, and reassuring book helps parents put their teen on the healthy and life-affirming road to recovery.Trade Review"Dr. Westreich has written an excellent resource for parents, teenagers and clinicians dealing with a wide array of problems that go far beyond the simple matter of substance abuse recognition. This is a very thorough book that addresses the diagnosis and treatment of such varied conditions as alcohol abuse to eating disorders. Although many books have been written on this subject, Dr. Westreich has developed a practical text that combines scientific expertise with a practical approach. As a sports medicine physician, it is also refreshing to see a substance abuse book cover the difficult and often unrecognized topic of anabolic steroid abuse in teenagers. This is an impressive work and I will definitely recommend it to my teenage patients and their parents."—Gary Green, MD, Medical Director, Major League Baseball “As Director of the National Office of Drug Control Policy, I saw firsthand how parents and families struggle to find the best way to help their teenagers cope with substance use and abuse problems. In A Parent’s Guide to Teen Addiction, Dr. Westreich gives practical, sensible advice about how to address teens and get them the care they need, with the firmness and compassion that only a parent can provide. I recommend it as a first line of defense if your teen is exhibiting the signs of substance use or abuse, or other addictive behaviors.” —Gen. Barry McCaffrey (USA ret.) "Dr. Westreich masterfully provides a skilled balance between the science and art of understanding addictions in teens. Using both case examples and didactics, he provides a very pragmatic guide that is based on professionally accepted methods punctuated by his clinical experience in leading a child out of an addiction. A Parent’s Guide to Teen Addiction will be a very important asset to any family who is suffering with teenage addiction.” —Timothy Willens, MD, Clinical Director at the Center for Center for Addiction Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital “Dr. Westreich’ s book presents a commonsense and user-friendly model for family members who want to help their drug- and alcohol-using teen. The scenarios and dialogues give valuable direction for managing an addicted teen’s often self-destructive and frightening behavior, and would be useful for anyone in this situation.” —Dr. Herbert D. Kleber, Founder and Director Emeritus of the Division on Substance Abuse at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and the New York State Psychiatric Institute “Dad, I’m fine! Marijuana is natural. I need it to study. But, you did drugs, dad. Dr. Westreich has heard them all. And now he has put all his incredible experience, science, wisdom, and, yes, common sense in A Parent’s Guide to Teen Addiction. If one day you find yourself having a teenager in the family, this little volume of solid gold medical advice is your best guide through the jungle." —Petros Levounis, MD, MA, Professor and Chair, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School"Dr. Westreich has written an excellent resource for parents, teenagers and clinicians dealing with a wide array of problems that go far beyond the simple matter of substance abuse recognition. This is a very thorough book that addresses the diagnosis and treatment of such varied conditions as alcohol abuse to eating disorders. Although many books have been written on this subject, Dr. Westreich has developed a practical text that combines scientific expertise with a practical approach. As a sports medicine physician, it is also refreshing to see a substance abuse book cover the difficult and often unrecognized topic of anabolic steroid abuse in teenagers. This is an impressive work and I will definitely recommend it to my teenage patients and their parents."—Gary Green, MD, Medical Director, Major League Baseball “As Director of the National Office of Drug Control Policy, I saw firsthand how parents and families struggle to find the best way to help their teenagers cope with substance use and abuse problems. In A Parent’s Guide to Teen Addiction, Dr. Westreich gives practical, sensible advice about how to address teens and get them the care they need, with the firmness and compassion that only a parent can provide. I recommend it as a first line of defense if your teen is exhibiting the signs of substance use or abuse, or other addictive behaviors.” —Gen. Barry McCaffrey (USA ret.) "Dr. Westreich masterfully provides a skilled balance between the science and art of understanding addictions in teens. Using both case examples and didactics, he provides a very pragmatic guide that is based on professionally accepted methods punctuated by his clinical experience in leading a child out of an addiction. A Parent’s Guide to Teen Addiction will be a very important asset to any family who is suffering with teenage addiction.” —Timothy Willens, MD, Clinical Director at the Center for Center for Addiction Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital “Dr. Westreich’ s book presents a commonsense and user-friendly model for family members who want to help their drug- and alcohol-using teen. The scenarios and dialogues give valuable direction for managing an addicted teen’s often self-destructive and frightening behavior, and would be useful for anyone in this situation.” —Dr. Herbert D. Kleber, Founder and Director Emeritus of the Division on Substance Abuse at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and the New York State Psychiatric Institute “Dad, I’m fine! Marijuana is natural. I need it to study. But, you did drugs, dad. Dr. Westreich has heard them all. And now he has put all his incredible experience, science, wisdom, and, yes, common sense in A Parent’s Guide to Teen Addiction. If one day you find yourself having a teenager in the family, this little volume of solid gold medical advice is your best guide through the jungle." —Petros Levounis, MD, MA, Professor and Chair, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

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Book SynopsisAnxiety is the most common mental-health disorder in the United States, affecting nearly one-third of both adolescents”—New York TimesIf you’re the parent of a teenager experiencing chronic anxiety, you are not alone, and this book can help you. Today’s teens are high-strung and socially overextended. We shrug it off as a millennial problem, but is it? In a world that encourages the quick fix, instant gratification, and real-time feedback, can we really expect our children to cope as we did less than two decades ago, in the land of handshakes, eye contact, elbow grease, and grit?This book is a product of a combination of three very different perspectives: those of the anxious teen, the parent, and the therapist. We need to understand what we’ve created in terms of our current society to gain proper insight on why we’re seeing increasingly rising levels of anxiety in our teenagers. Topics include: Physical and Emotional Symptoms of Anxiety Teens and Self-Harm Anxiety and Gut Health Sports: Concussions and Anxiety Natural Ways to Help Your Teen Cope And much, much more Within each chapter, author (and parent) Jennifer Browne and co-author (Jennifer’s teenage son) Cody Buchanan, who struggles with anxiety and depression, will weigh in on what this affliction feels like, physically, mentally, and emotionally. They share personal experiences to help parents better understand their teens and learn a lot along the way.

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Book SynopsisIn this book, students from a special school for teen mothers share their insights on pregnancy, parenting, and staying in school.

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Book SynopsisStein confronts the problem that so many teens are diagnosed with psychological diseases like ADHD and ADD and subsequently treated with psychiatric drugs. He proposes alternative cognitive/behavioral, drug-free solutions to misdiagnosed teen problems.Trade ReviewStein offers the REST system (Real Economy System for Teens...) with the promise that, if employed correctly, it can solve behavior problems within weeks. Stein also discusses how to cope with teens with deep psychological issues, offers methods of teaching values and suggests ways to enhance communication. * Kirkus *...prescribes a stringent consequence-base plan of action. -- Margaret Bernstein * The Plain Dealer *

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Book SynopsisThe U.S. Department of Labor estimates that there are currently 11 million youths who are out of high school but do not have jobs. They come from every social and economic group, not just lower-income homes. More and more, these youths are crossing the line between the mainstream and the underground, lured by the benefits street life possesses. Too often, these teens realize too late the street is a dead end that takes them only to jail or, worst of all, death. In Bring Them Back Alive, Jose de Olivares, the acting deputy national director of the $1.5 billion a year Job Corps program, offers his Streetwise Strategy-practical steps for bringing disenfranchised teens off the streets and back into mainstream society. Conversational but unflinching, this insightful guide is written without pretension, political agenda or lofty theorizing. It offers concrete examples of the ways teens think about and react to a number of situations. This important work if a necessary manual for teachers, parents and anyone concerned about the well being and the future of America's youth.Trade ReviewI have a 16-year old grandson I've raised. I'm using your techniques at home and he is responding. Thank you. -- D.H., San Antonio, TXThis book is excellent in terms of helping understand why teenagers get into trouble. Additionally, I consider it to be a textbook for community change. It gives a message of faith and optimism that should give us new resolve in the never-ending community building obligations that we all share. -- Rev. Benjamin L. Hooks, Executive Director Emeritus, NAACPPresents a compelling, sensible explanation of why and how young people make the choice between the street and the mainstream. More importantly, it presents a practical, effective strategy that positions adults to engage youth currently living the street life in a process that will guide them to become productive adults. -- Kenneth R. Ginsburg, MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Author of But I'm almost 13! (McGraw-Hill)Takes the reader on a thought provoking journey, filled with poignant observations, sound conclusions and practical advice. The hard hitting text will resonate with anyone who has dealt with the frustrating complexities of teenage turmoil. -- Dr. F. Craig Sudbury, Vice President of Program Development, Management and Training CorporationA great tool with great insight. There are not many people in America who would not benefit from reading this book -- Col. Herbert P. Fritts (Retired), Director, Louisiana National Guard Job Challenge ProgramProvides practical insight from the author's own experiences on the streets and his work with troubled youth. His writing [style] and extensive use of examples allow for easy reading and application of his advice. * Youth Today *A powerful book. I have a teenage daughter and the book is now a part of my must-have-toolkit. -- M.K., Washington, DCClearly aimed at people who are out in the trenches dealing with teenagers, and well crafted to reach those people. It makes a great deal of sense. -- Dr. Donald Arnstine, Professor Emeritus of Education, University of California - Davis. Author of Democracy and the Arts of Schooling (SUNY PreA must read for anyone who knows a teenager in trouble or headed for trouble. The premise of the book is brilliant, and the suggested interventions are actual tools that work! We have purchased a copy for every employee in our company. -- Dr. Jennifer Wild, President, Applied Technology Systems, Inc.It is definitely an eye opener and a useful tool for those of us who work with or have teenagers in our home or care on a daily basis. -- Booker T. Jones, President and CEO, MINACT, Inc.Tough, practical, and hopeful steps recommended. -- Linda Beck, * Library Journal *Indispensable to anyone who parents or teaches adolescents. De Olivares offers a list of practical suggestions for fostering mutual-respect. More than a how-to guide. * Teacher Magazine *A clear explanation of how and why teens cross into the dangerous at-risk lifestyle. * VOYA *

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Book SynopsisIn "The Teen Owner's Manual", Sarah Jordan and Dr. Janice Hillman show how to navigate every stage of raising adolescents - from the first signs of puberty to the day your children leave the nest. Along the way, you'll learn how to have The Sex Talk, how to handle peer pressure, and techniques for managing moodiness. You'll even discover how to get a monosyllabic teen to speak in full sentences - and maybe even take out the trash. Illustrated in the trademark techy style of "Quirk's Owner's Manual" series (more than a million books sold worldwide), "The Teen Owner's Manual" is the perfect resource for frazzled parents everywhere. "The Baby Owner's Manual" has taught more than 300,000 readers how to 'operate' their newborns and infants. But what happens when your adorable bundle of joy morphs into a strange, snarling, hormone-fueled adolescent?

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Book SynopsisKnack Parenting a Preschooler provides busy parents with a visually driven reference filled with information about behaviors, general care advice, and skills development for the three- to five-year-old age group. Also covering preschoolers' vastly changing abilities, it guides parents skills needed for beginning school successfully and what to expect from different types of preschools (e.g., Montessori, child-centered, parent co-op). Coauthored by an M.D. and an educator, it organizes chapters by year and activity or behavior, so that parents can easily find answers to the questions they have about their child at the specific stage he or she is in.

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Book SynopsisMost driving literature for parents focuses on how to teach a teen to drive, without explaining why teen driving is so dangerous in the first place or giving parents a plan to preempt hazards. Providing fully updated and expanded advice, this second edition of Not So Fast empowers and guides parents, guardians, and other adults who supervise teen drivers. Coauthors Tim Hollister, a father who lost his teenage son in a crash, and Pam Shadel Fischer, a nationally known traffic safety expert who is also a mother of a teen driver, prove that supervision before driving is as important to lowering crash rates as teaching teens how to turn at a busy intersection. This authoritative guide tackles hot-button issues such as texting and distracted driving, parenting attitudes (conscious and unconscious), and teen impairment and fatigue—and includes a combination of topics not found in other teen driving guides, such as how brain development affects driving, evaluating the circumstances of every driving trip, and the limits of driver training programs. Current research and statistics and additions dealing with hands-free devices and drowsy driving make this new edition a valuable resource for anyone concerned about teen drivers. Proceeds from the sale of this book support the Reid Hollister Memorial Fund, which subsidizes infant and toddler education in greater Hartford, Connecticut, and worthy traffic safety causes. Trade Review"This concise, practical, and potentially life-saving book should be required reading for every parent before their teen gets behind the wheel." Publishers Weekly"Safe teen driving involves a dedicated partnership between parents and their teens. Not So Fast is a vital resource for any family that seeks to be safe on the road by working together."Jim Graham, manager, Ford Driving Skills for Life" Not So Fast is a public service to parents of teen drivers and the cause of traffic safety."Norman Mineta, former Secretary of US Department of Transportation"I strongly recommend Not So Fast as evidence-based, sensible advice to parents seeking to make informed decisions as their teens become drivers." Allan F. Williams, Former Chief Scientist, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

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Book SynopsisA Guide to Talking Finances with Our Daughters! As many as 56% of women feel that they'd rather not talk about money with their loved ones. Some women say they were raised not to discuss money and others feel like the information is just too personal. Yet with many women controlling household budgets and raising the next generation of female earn

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Book SynopsisEvery father experiences the anxiety of knowing that one day his daughter is going to do the inevitable and start dating. In addition to cleaning his shotgun, he can become her date’s worst nightmare by also arming himself with the body language and interview skills necessary to figure out who the potential boyfriend is in less than ten minutes.In Not with My Daughter!, Terry Vaughan gives dads vital information on how to decode the gestures, facial expressions, and verbal statements of all prospective boyfriends. With two daughters of his own rapidly coming of age, Vaughan realized he couldn’t water-board every new boyfriend who came through his door. He came up with strategy that all dads can use to effectively “interview” and accurately assess the new men in their daughters’ lives. With Terry’s help, dads will learn how to• Master the checklist of items that will accurately assess the boyfriend within seconds• Recognize how his utilization of space and volume could be indicators of aggression • Uncover words that are used to hide something and those that reflect sincerityBased on his extensive military training, Vaughan provides dads with the skills and information they need to interpret what kinds of signals boyfriends are sending out, and then do something smart and positive with the information.

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Book SynopsisBased on the popular Tumblr, a collection of funny stories that commemorate the awkward phases in our lives.Back in the 1990s, when slap bracelets and Velcro ruled supreme, two adolescents were stumbling their way through life on gangly limbs. One, Claire Linic, had self-permed her bowl cut, and the other, Tyler Gillespie, had purchased self-tanner, telling the cashier it was for his girlfriend. Now in their twenties and still just a tiny bit awkward, Linic and Gillespie have joined forces to ask the question, “If we could talk to our fourteen-year-old selves, what would we tell them now?”Based on the hit Tumblr “The Awkward Phase,” this book answers that question with personal stories and cringe-worthy photos from seasoned comedians, YouTube stars, and people like the rest of us that cover everything from sweaty-palm moments to bad band photos. In these pages, you’ll hear about the moment Shaun Sperling realized he was gay at a Richard Simmons’s workout studio, how Bente Engelstoft made her own bra out of her dad's old underwear, and why even though Robert Bacon’s awkward phase was mortifying, it was the beginning of his new, happier life.Ultimately, The Awkward Phase encourages us to laugh and celebrate the moments that have helped shape who we are. As Gillespie and Linic say, “Everyone is in on the joke. You don’t have to eat your lunch alone in the bathroom stall. You can sit with us.”

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Book SynopsisThe Truth About Career Planning and the College Search Process“…the go-to guide for students to find the right path, at the right time, for the right tuition amount to lead to their best career outcome.” ―Anna Costaras and Gail Liss, authors of The College Bound Organizer#1 New Release in Education ResearchSociety's guiding “truths” about higher education are now incorrect. In What Every Parent Needs to Know About College Admissions, Christie Barnes helps parents and students alike cut through the noise and find the best school, which might not always be the most prestigious or expensive one.College planning re-examined. All economic levels are getting vastly incorrect information for college and career planning, leading to anxiety-ridden youth and crippling student debt. Less affluent students are being led to more expensive options and high achievers feel compelled to apply for college at the most prestigious institutions. But, whether it’s a state school, safety school, or public school―there are other options beside an overpriced private school. It could be, but it might not be.A guidance counselor for parents. Learn that it’s not just about the “right” college, it’s about the “right fit” college. Using statistics, experts, and multi-factor analysis to clarify what should and should not be a worry in college planning, Barnes helps parents identify better, and often overlooked, options. In this guide, she dissects the top ten parental worries about how to get into college, including college applications, college admissions, college requirements, and college acceptance.Inside find: The first comprehensive individualized career and academic planning guide available to parents and teens Details on new innovative programs endorsed by schools, colleges, and HR departments A bonus “Academic Planning Guide” If you enjoyed books like Launch, Prepared, or Where You Go Is Not Who You'll Be, you’ll love What Every Parent Needs to Know About College Admissions.Table of ContentsIntroduction Part One: The Root of Our Worry: Wanting the Best for our Children Part Two: The Dream College--Defining the “best college” Part Three: Our Current Approach to Higher Education, College and Career Planning Usually Ends in Failure Part Four: High School, Academic and Career Planner Afterword About the Author

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Book SynopsisEmpower Your Sons Against Institutionalized Racism“One of the most important pieces of literature for Black parents.”—MJ Fievre, author of Raising Confident Black KidsA powerful guide to navigate the challenges of raising families in turbulent times. In What Every Black Parent Needs to Know about Saving Our Sons, gain profound advice on how to protect and nurture Black teen boys.Essential knowledge, practical guidance. With intimate storytelling of her own son’s story and in-depth research against the chilling backdrop of racially motivated brutality, acclaimed author Marita Golden reveals alarming statistics and systemic issues affecting children of color—and remedies.A powerful and timely resource, What Every Black Parent Needs to Know about Saving Our Sons addresses pressing issues of today with new material and updated resources. Wisdom from psychologists, writers, and young Black men initiates meaningful discussions and delves into the complexities of Black parenting. Tackle topics such as generational trauma, being Black in white spaces, institutionalized racism, gun violence and how to not get shot, supporting mental health for black men, and other problems Black kids face. Embark on a transformative journey towards raising confident, successful, and resilient kids.Inside, find: Realities faced by Black families and the importance of teaching kids about racism Guidance to navigate, discuss, and explore the impact of fearing the black body Conversations and strategies to keep our kids safe and growing up great If you liked The Light We Carry, Decoding Boys, Three Mothers, or American Carnage, you’ll love What Every Black Parent Needs to Know about Saving Our Sons.Trade Review“Marita Golden’s Saving Our Sons was revelatory when first published and remains so today. Saving Our Sons is a superb mother’s, artist’s, teacher’s, and community activist’s love story of her son and by extension, all Black sons. This is a book that provides life lessons for our daughters too. Saving Our Sons is critical as a guide, motivator, love-note, and an avenue into lifesaving discussions of the heart for all Black children.”—Haki R. Madhubuti, founder of Third World Press and author of Black Men: Obsolete, Single, Dangerous (1991) and Taught By Women: Poems As Resistance Language New and Selected (2020)It is always heartening to see women step up to the writer's table. When the results are as adroit and affecting as Marita Golden's work, it is more than satisfying; it is a cause for celebration.”—Toni Morrison, Nobel Laureate “Marita Golden has captured the special pain that shadows the joy of Black parenthood in these turbulent times. Elegantly written, this book is a breakthrough.”—Chicago Tribune “A wonderful storyteller, an uncompromising mind, Marita Golden explores the African-American experience in a completely original way.”—Newsweek “In this book, Marita reminds us why every black parent should be vigilant and intentional in considering how to steer young black boys—and girls as well—through the precarious passage to adulthood. Saving Our Sons is disturbingly relevant in this, the twenty-first century. It’s a compelling read.”—Nathan McCall, author of Makes Me Wanna Holler: A Young Black Man in America"One of the most important pieces of literature for Black parents."—MJ Fievre, author of Raising Confident Black KidsTable of ContentsContents Author’s Preface Acknowledgements Calling My Name Trouble the Waters An Acquaintance with Grief Soon One Morning Epilogue The Dead Call Us to Remember About the Author

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Book SynopsisDaughters grow up. But you don't have to grow apart. Picking up where her national bestseller, Dial Down the Drama, left off, Colleen O'Grady's Dial Up the Dream supports you in navigating your daughter's last days at home and her transition to adulthood. This emerging-adult stage can be even more stressful on both mother and daughter than the teen years, because the stakes are higher and the changes to the relationship more profound. This essential guidebook will validate what you are feeling and experiencing with your daughter right now as well as give you a road map for what's coming. You'll learn: · Exactly what's going on with your daughter emotionally and physiologically-and how to use this science-based knowledge to set realistic expectations; · How to think about and navigate the many complex feelings in this journey for both you and your daughter; · The most common emotional traps we moms get caught in during these years and how to avoid them altogether; · Why it's imperative to change your parenting role from monitor to trusted consultant-and how to do that; · How to use this new phase in your daughter's life to dial up your own dreams-and why doing so is imperative to your daughter's development and to having a vibrant, meaningful, lifelong mother-daughter relationship. Your daughter may be growing up, but that doesn't mean your relationship can't grow stronger.

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Book SynopsisParenting teenagers can be tricky at the best of times. But when the tough issues arise - behavioural problems, unacceptable risk-taking, bullying, alcohol abuse - things can get extremely difficult and parents can struggle with what to do. Drawing on psychologist Michael Hawton''s 30 years of experience, Engaging Adolescents is a practical guide to help you steer your teenager through the challenging times with confidence.The book covers the following areas: teenagers and what helps them develop personal control how to sort out behaviour so you don''t over react what we can learn from watching professionals who manage emergencies proven, practical methods for managing tempestuous teenagers. Using case studies and based on universally-accepted mediation principles, this is a highly practical, skills-based book that gives you the tools to resolve conflict and build better family relationships. Engaging Adolescents offers a clear, method-based approach to ease the distress of parents experiencing difficulties with their teenagers'' behaviour.

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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 SynopsisNATIONAL BESTSELLERBeing a teenager has never been easy, but in recent years, with the rise of the Internet and social media, it has become exponentially more challenging. Bullying, once thought of as the province of queen bees and goons, has taken on new, complex, and insidious forms, as parents and educators know all too well. No writer is better poised to explore this territory than Emily Bazelon, who has established herself as a leading voice on the social and legal aspects of teenage drama. In Sticks and Stones, she brings readers on a deeply researched, clear-eyed journey into the ever-shifting landscape of teenage meanness and its sometimes devastating consequences. The result is an indispensable book that takes us from school cafeterias to courtrooms to the offices of Facebook, the website where so much teenage life, good and bad, now unfolds. Along the way, Bazelon defines what bullying is and, just as important, what it is no

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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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