Teenagers: advice for parents Books
Muddy Pearl A Mind of Their Own
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.
£15.19
The School of Life Press Parents & Teenagers: foster understanding and
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.
£15.30
Rockpool Publishing Raising Competent Teenagers: In an age of porn,
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.
£13.29
Finch Publishing The Two Worlds of Your Teenager
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£17.56
Exisle Publishing Engaging Adolescents: Parenting tough issues with
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.
£13.49
Exisle Publishing Skip the Drama: Practical, Get-Ahead Strategies
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£12.34
Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing, LLC Chicken Soup for the Soul: Teens Talk Tough
Book SynopsisIn these 101 stories about the hardest parts of being a teenager, teens share their toughest stories and challenges with you.Being a teenager is difficult even under the best conditions. When bad things happen, the challenges can be overwhelming. But tough times can turn into great times... Read how other teens dealt with: self-destructive behavior, eating disorders, and substance abuse illness, injuries, and loss of friends and relatives divorce, moves, and other family upheavals finding meaning in their lives and new happiness overcoming obstacles and meeting challenges
£12.72
Blue Dome Press Family: A Safe Heaven in a World of Turbulence
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£9.49
Familius LLC How to Hug a Hedgehog: 12 Keys for Connecting
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
£13.29
Primedia eLaunch LLC Just 14
£12.99
BenBella Books The Boy Crisis: Why Our Boys Are Struggling and
Book SynopsisWhat is the boy crisis? It's a crisis of education. Worldwide, boys are 50 percent less likely than girls to meet basic proficiency in reading, math, and science. It's a crisis of mental health. ADHD is on the rise. And as boys become young men, their suicide rates go from equal to girls to six times that of young women. It's a crisis of fathering. Boys are growing up with less-involved fathers and are more likely to drop out of school, drink, do drugs, become delinquent, and end up in prison. It's a crisis of purpose. Boys' old sense of purpose-being a warrior, a leader, or a sole breadwinner-are fading. Many bright boys are experiencing a "purpose void," feeling alienated, withdrawn, and addicted to immediate gratification. So, what is The Boy Crisis? A comprehensive blueprint for what parents, teachers, and policymakers can do to help our sons become happier, healthier men, and fathers and leaders worthy of our respect.Trade Review"The Boy Crisis brilliantly explores the challenges facing our sons-and everyone. The sections on ADHD, the role of mothering and fathering, and developing boys' health intelligence are priceless and life-changing." -Suzanne Somers "Drs. Farrell and Gray frighten and enlighten us in their brilliant analysis, insights, wisdom, and practical solutions to The Boy Crisis . . . essential reading for every parent, teacher, and policy-maker." -Philip Zimbardo, PhD, former president of the American Psychological Association and Stanford University professor "It would be impossible to read this book and not become a better parent, teacher, or thought leader." -Marci Shimoff, #1 New York Times bestselling author "What The Feminine Mystique did for girls and women, The Boy Crisis does for boys and men. An eloquently written, compelling tour de force, The Boy Crisis presents a long overdue vision of boys' self-worth, sense of purpose, and idea of heroism that will leave our boys happier, healthier, and better prepared to sustain love." -Dr. Richard A. Warshak, author of Divorce Poison "A must-read for anyone who cares about our boys, our schools, our culture, and the future of our country." -Helen Smith, PhD, author of Men on Strike "Arresting, alarming, and impeccably researched, The Boy Crisis is a must-read for every parent, educator, and policymaker who cares about the future of boys and girls." -Michael G. Thompson, PhD, New York Times bestselling coauthor of Raising Cain "The Boy Crisis is a groundbreaking and exhaustively researched book about one of the most vital and disastrous yet underreported topics in America." -Suzanne Venker, Fox News contributor and author of The War on Men "Original, thoughtful, and filled with gems of practical wisdom to understand and support the future of boys." -Jack Canfield, coauthor of the #1 New York Times bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul (R) series "As an activist in the women's movement, I'm proud of expanding life choices for our daughters. But no one did the same for our sons-until now. Dr. Warren Farrell shines his searchlight on the 'boy problem with no name' in this totally absorbing, astonishing, and masterful book. Best of all, he offers parents and educators straightforward solutions with a heart full of compassion." -Gail Sheehy, author of Passages and Understanding Men's Passages "The Boy Crisis is the most important book of the 21st century. . . . If you care about the very survival of humankind, you must read this book." -Jed Diamond, PhD, author of The Irritable Male Syndrome "A must-read for anyone who cares about our boys, our schools, our culture, and the future of our country." -Helen Smith, PhD, author of Men on Strike "The Boy Crisis is a groundbreaking and exhaustively researched book about one of the most vital and disastrous yet underreported topics in America by one of the most thoughtful writers of our time. As the wife of a dad-deprived man, and the mother of a dad-enriched son, I can personally vouch for its deep significance." -Suzanne Venker, Fox News contributor and author of The War on Men "The Boy Crisis will deepen your awareness and help you guide your son through the many dilemmas and ordeals that attend the journey from boyhood to manhood. Profoundly helpful." -Sam Keen, author of Fire in the Belly and Prodigal Father, Wayward SonTable of ContentsIntroduction My Personal Journey into The Boy Crisis PART I: Is There Really a Boy Crisis? 1 The Crisis of Our Sons' Mental Health 2 The Crisis of Our Sons' Physical Health 3 The Crisis of Our Sons' Economic Health 4 The Crisis of Our Sons' Education 5 The Crisis of Our Sons Worldwide 6 Why Are We So Blind to the Boy Crisis? PART II: Why the Boy Crisis Isn't Your Fault 7 The Boy Crisis: A Problem Created by a Solution PART III: The Purpose Void 8 The Path-to-Purpose Generation Gap The Power of Purpose "I never thought you cared enough to ask." Your Son's Unconscious Wisdom Can a "Real Man" Transition from Provider-Protector to Nurturer-Connector? 9 The "Hero Paradox": Value Yourself by Not Valuing Yourself A Hero with a Thousand Faces The Sirens of Social Bribes Social bribes: Mom, men, the media, the military The Catch-22 of Your Son-as-Hero 10 Why Do More Marriages Fail in Countries That Succeed? The father's catch-22 The Era of the Multi-Option Mom and the No-Option Dad How Did Our Daughters Avoid the Purpose Void? "Sorry, It's a Boy" 11 How Raising Our Sons Successfully in the Past Differs from Raising Our Sons Successfully for Their Future Making Money Versus Making a Difference How to Guide Different Boys Toward Different Senses of Purpose Our Sons' New Sense of Purpose: The Hero's Journey to Emotional Intelligence Son-Dropping 12 Raising a Balanced Son in an Out-of-Balance World What Happened to Pick-Up Team Sports? Helping Your Son Find His "Edge" Filling Your Son's Purpose Void: Your Son as Hero PART IV: Dad-Deprived Boys vs. Dad-Enriched Boys 13 Dad-Deprived Boys Boys Who Hurt, Hurt Us The Lost Boys: Mass shooters ISIS: A gang of dad-deprived boys? Bio Dad: The Discovery of the Dad Brain Careers Are for Now; Children Are Forever The Absence of Dad Creates the Presence of Government 14 Why Are Dads So Important? Let Me Count the Ways 15 Rediscovering Dad The Generation of the Dad Rich Versus the Dad Poor When Does Dad Begin to Matter? Stepdad or Bio Dad: Does it Make a Difference? 16 What Dads Do Differently Boundary Enforcement (Versus Boundary Setting) Exploring Nature, Taking Risks Roughhousing: Dad as a Rough, Tough Cream Puff "Teachable Moments": A Little Pain for a Lot of Gain Challenging the Kids' Limits Hangout Time Teasing: Emotional Intelligence Training, Dad-Style? The Conditional or Hierarchical Dad The Worrier and the Warrior: The Checks and Balances of Parenting 17 In the Case of Divorce . . . The Four "Must-Dos" 18 The Father Warrior: Why Fathering Will Be a New Male Sense of Purpose com: The Father Warrior Meets the Have-It-All Woman If Men Get Paid More, Is It Realistic for a Dad to Be the Primary Parent? 19 DAD: Discrimination Against Dads "It Doesn't Feel Right When I See Them Together" Moms Have the Right to Children, Dads Have to Fight for Children How Did Father Knows Best Become Father Knows Less? Guiding Your Son to "Make a Difference" 20 The Best Parent is Both Parents, But . . . The Best "Parent" is an Attitude Shift Fighting in front of the kids No one asked why the men were drinking Cheap fun for dad and son Dad-inspiring movies When the Best "Parent" Cannot Be Both Parents The Cub Scouts and character Mentoring and rite-of-passage programs Grandfather time When the biological father is missing, can God the Father help? 21 From "Cultural Shrug" to Cultural Shift Kill Today, Love Tomorrow: The Military Dad Dilemma From Father's Dime to Father's Time The Government: As Problem, as Solution Creating a White House Council on Boys and Men Our Dads, Our Sons, Our Guns 22 Creating Dad-Enriched Families PART V: Heroic Intelligence Versus Health Intelligence 23 Heroic Intelligence Versus Health Intelligence Biologically, Girls Just Live Longer, Right? Social Bribes: Hollywood-Heroic Health Versus Mental and Physical Health Does the new heroine mean your son won't have to risk his life for her love? Health Intelligence Inventory Boys' Weakness as Their Facade of Strength Your Son's Body, Not His Choice "First and ten, concussion again!" My son wants to join the military. Is this good news or bad news? Your Son's Body, Your Son's Choice: Resisting the Sirens of Social Bribes 24 Emotional Intelligence and Mental Health The Barriers to a Boy's Emotional Intelligence Behind Your Son's Mask "I'm fine . . . Just leave me alone." Helping your son take risks in life without risking his life How Heroic Intelligence and Emotional Intelligence Play Out in Everyday Life Moving to better neighborhoods helps girls and hurts boys The bully and the bullied Helping both the bully and the bullied Eighteen Steps Toward Integrating Emotional and Physical Health Intelligence into Heroic Intelligence 25 Reversing Depression, Preventing Suicide Causes of Suicide Women cry, men die If no human doing, no human being Suicide is contagious Diagnosing Danger: The Warren Farrell Male Depression/Suicide Inventory (WFMDI) Preventing Suicide 26 Hidden Hazards to Your Son's Health The "Sperm Crisis": To Be, or Not to Be Drinking and Drugs The Unholy Trinity: Obesity, Diabetes, and Erectile Dysfunction 27 From Hurt People Hurting People to Healed People Healing People Refilling the Empathy Void Couples' Communication: Your Children's Best Inheritance PART VI: ADHD: Treatment With or Without Medication 28 The New Neural Crisis A New Spin on ADHD 29 The Four Faces of ADHD 30 The Many Causes of ADHD Addressing the Cause to Heal the Brain 31 Natural Solutions to Restore Dopamine Function 32 Natural Supplements for Better Brain Performance Conclusion Your Mission: Guiding Your Son to Discover His Mission Extending Gender Liberation to Dads From Cultural Shrug to Cultural Mission: A Gender Liberation Movement Appendix A: Family Dinner Night: The Five Essentials Appendix B: The Boy Crisis List: The Benefits of Dad, the Dangers of Dad Deprivation Bibliography Acknowledgments About the Authors
£15.19
BenBella Books The New Adolescence: Raising Happy and Successful
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
£12.34
Beehive Books JUST A ZILLION THINGS BEFORE YOU GO
Book SynopsisA playful twist on Dr. Seuss''s OH THE PLACES YOU''LL GO - the perfect graduation for young people setting sail, from grown-ups who can''t believe it''s time for them to go.Remember how, back in the delivery room, you swore to teach that kid everything they''d need to know? And now, wham.... the same child appears to be packing a suitcase. And what with the whirl of being a parent, you never got around to all the wisdom-sharing. JUST A ZILLION THINGS BEFORE YOU GO is a make-good on all those promises -- sorta. It mixes precious safety tips (it''s not nagging, it''s love) with inspiration. It''ll watch over a wonderful kid along their way.
£13.49
Allen & Unwin The Kids Will Be All Right: A guide to raising
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
£16.14
Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht Damit mein Kind sich besser fühlt
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£22.50
de Vecchi Mi hija se ve gordita
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£10.19
de Vecchi No me hables en ese tono cmo reaccionar
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£11.75
HarperCollins Déjame En Paz..., Y Dame La Paga: (Leave Me Alone
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£17.94
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Clash Of The Mind And Heart: Parents' Playbook
Book SynopsisThis book is not just for parents! While it was initially written for them, increasingly adults working with adolescents also sought help. I tried putting something together specifically for these adults but found that the content is also in this book.These are some common woes of adolescents and adults about each other - 'My parents don't understand me.', 'Why is my child emotionally explosive all the time?', 'My parents are always nagging.', 'Teens cannot seem to be able to think about the consequence first before acting!'The understanding-divide between adolescents and adults seems to be getting wider. Concretely on a day-to-day basis, adolescents and parents are clashing with each other over mind and heart issues; and no one seemed to be able to 'get' the other. Even if one 'got it', it would not take long before one would challenge the other about it.Neuroscience has informed us that the divide has always been there and will continue to be there because it is developmental. The prefrontal cortex will only be fully developed about ten years after the limbic system becomes fully functional. These two areas are primarily responsible for setting and achieving goals, and behavioural-emotional responses, respectively. The implication of this reality is huge, and it explains the 'clash of the mind and heart' issues at so many levels; specifically, rational-emotional conflict during adult-adolescent engagement.One of the ways to reduce that conflict is to heighten the understanding of adult-child developmental realities and learn the strategies that would help the other succeed. Such endeavours seemed to benefit only the adult more because they seemed to be more matured developmentally, but if we know how to help adolescents appreciate the realities, they are able to also benefit from it and manage the constant 'clashing' with the adults.Thus, this book proposes the framework and strategies to help youths succeed and includes some stories of professional youth work, where effective youth engagement strategies are highlighted by youths themselves in retrospect.
£76.00
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Clash Of The Mind And Heart: Parents' Playbook
Book SynopsisThis book is not just for parents! While it was initially written for them, increasingly adults working with adolescents also sought help. I tried putting something together specifically for these adults but found that the content is also in this book.These are some common woes of adolescents and adults about each other - 'My parents don't understand me.', 'Why is my child emotionally explosive all the time?', 'My parents are always nagging.', 'Teens cannot seem to be able to think about the consequence first before acting!'The understanding-divide between adolescents and adults seems to be getting wider. Concretely on a day-to-day basis, adolescents and parents are clashing with each other over mind and heart issues; and no one seemed to be able to 'get' the other. Even if one 'got it', it would not take long before one would challenge the other about it.Neuroscience has informed us that the divide has always been there and will continue to be there because it is developmental. The prefrontal cortex will only be fully developed about ten years after the limbic system becomes fully functional. These two areas are primarily responsible for setting and achieving goals, and behavioural-emotional responses, respectively. The implication of this reality is huge, and it explains the 'clash of the mind and heart' issues at so many levels; specifically, rational-emotional conflict during adult-adolescent engagement.One of the ways to reduce that conflict is to heighten the understanding of adult-child developmental realities and learn the strategies that would help the other succeed. Such endeavours seemed to benefit only the adult more because they seemed to be more matured developmentally, but if we know how to help adolescents appreciate the realities, they are able to also benefit from it and manage the constant 'clashing' with the adults.Thus, this book proposes the framework and strategies to help youths succeed and includes some stories of professional youth work, where effective youth engagement strategies are highlighted by youths themselves in retrospect.
£33.25
Greenleaf Book Group Press Things We Wish Our Parents Knew
£20.56
