Child Adolescent category: 2820 books
Under Pressure
Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Girls
Language: English
Release Date: February 12, 2019
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An urgently needed guide to the alarming increase in anxiety and stress experienced by girls from elementary school through college, from the author of Untangled
**“An invaluable read for anyone who has girls, works with girls, or cares about girls—for everyone!”—Claire...
by Steven T. Griggs, Ph.D.
Language: English
Release Date: January 22, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: January 22, 2012
This ebook discusses what not to do after the divorce, or put more positively, what to do to help your child(ren) cope and process this very big life-changing event. It focuses on the child’s experiences, and presents these to parents so parents know what not to do.I start with a summary of some...
Adolescence
Development During a Global Era
Language: English
Release Date: January 4, 2010
This edited textbook will be appropriate for use in advanced undergraduate and graduate level courses and will serve as a comprehensive and timely introduction to the field of adolescent development, providing students with a strong foundation for understanding the biological, cognitive and psychosocial...
When the Labels Don't Fit
A New Approach to Raising a Challenging Child
Language: English
Release Date: August 26, 2008
“One of the finest and most helpful books we have ever read . . . should be the first stop for any parent trying to help a struggling child.”
—Brock Eide and Fernette Eide, authors of The Mislabeled Child
Finally, a positive approach designed around your child’s traits and needs
Many...
Growing an In-Sync Child
Simple, Fun Activities to Help Every Child Develop, Learn, and Grow
Language: English
Release Date: May 4, 2010
A fresh and timely approach to understanding the profound impact of motor development on children of all ages and stages.
Based on the authors' more than seventy combined years of professional success working with children of all abilities, Growing an In-Sync Child provides parents, teachers,...
by Penelope Leach
Language: English
Release Date: October 30, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: October 30, 2013
Penelope Leach's Your Baby & Child is the most loved, trusted and comprehensive book in its field--with almost two million copies sold in America alone. Newsweek says that it is not only one of the best parenting books, but also "by far the most pleasurable to read."
This new version, completely...
The Body Project
An Intimate History of American Girls
Language: English
Release Date: June 9, 2010
A hundred years ago, women were lacing themselves into corsets and teaching their daughters to do the same. The ideal of the day, however, was inner beauty: a focus on good deeds and a pure heart. Today American women have more social choices and personal freedom than ever before. But fifty-three...
REPAIR For Teens
A Program for Recovery from Incest & Childhood Sexual Abuse
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2012
R.E.P.A.I.R. is a Six-Stage Program for abuse survivors that will transform your life forever!
Recognize and accept your adult problems stemming from childhood sexual abuse.
Enter into a commitment to transform your life.
Process your issues with tools and techniques that will...
The Wonder Years
Helping Your Baby and Young Child Successfully Negotiate The Major Developmental Milestones
Language: English
Release Date: September 23, 2009
From America’s most trusted pediatric authority comes an indispensable, easy-to-use guide to helping your baby and young child flourish in the first five years of life—physically, mentally, and emotionally.
The first five years of a child’s life are filled with major developmental and...
Miller's Children
Why Giving Teenage Killers a Second Chance Matters for All of Us
Language: English
Release Date: February 27, 2018
Miller’s Children is a passionate and comprehensive look at the human consequences of the US Supreme Court’s decision in the case of *Miller v. Alabama, *which outlaws mandatory life-without-parole sentences for juvenile murderers. The decision to apply the law retroactively to other cases...
Baby Hearts
A Guide to Giving Your Child an Emotional Head Start
Language: English
Release Date: December 18, 2007
Who says your baby can’t “talk” about his or her feelings? In fact, babies’ actions often speak louder than words! Understanding those actions–and responding appropriately to them–is the key to giving your child a head start to a healthy and happy future. Now the authors of the bestselling...
Your One-Year-Old
The Fun-Loving, Fussy 12-To 24-Month-Old
Language: English
Release Date: January 18, 2012
The child from twelve to twenty-four months of age is a joy to have around—some of the time, that is. This child is growing at an incredible rate, learning to walk, learning to touch, learning to love, and learning to say “No!” for the first time. All of this can be quite a handful for the new...
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Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2011
The period of adolescence involves growth, adaptation, and dramatic reorganization in almost every aspect of social and psychological development. The Encyclopedia of Adolescence offers an exhaustive and comprehensive review of current theory and research findings pertaining to this critical decade...
Born to Be Wild
Why Teens Take Risks, and How We Can Help Keep Them Safe
Language: English
Release Date: October 3, 2017
A groundbreaking, research-based guide that sheds new light on why young people make dangerous choices--and offers solutions that work
Texting while driving. Binge-drinking. Unprotected sex. There are plenty of reasons for parents to worry about getting a late-night call about their teen. But...