Emotional Life Teen

Does your teen need a more positive outlook on how they approach certain problems in life? Are they sad and closed up in their room and need a bit of a wake up call? It really doesn't have to be the end of the world, as much they might make it seem.This book will engage the listener through life's ups and downs as a teen! We all know it's not pretty, but a sprinkle of positivity can go a long way!

Teens today face a lot of pressure--academic, social, and sporting pressure. It’s difficult to stay focused and motivated when you're feeling overwhelmed. You face challenges and obstacles that seem impossible to overcome. It can be tough to stay positive and motivated when things get hard—you end up feeling like you're stuck in a never-ending cycle of stress, anxiety, and depression.

Life has been a struggle for Toby Goodman. Her mother died by suicide five years ago, and her father left before Toby was born. Now a teenager living on her grandparents' dairy farm, Toby has trouble letting people in. Convinced that she is destined to follow her mother's path, she creates a plan to escape her pain. But with the news that her father is coming home and finally wants to meet her, Toby learns the truth of her parents' story. Her father is gay and a world-famous female impersonator.

Being a teenage boy in today’s modern society is anything but easy. Stressed Teenage Boys is a brilliant new guide to assist teenage boys, their parents, educators, and/or mental health professionals to identify and alleviate the stress that the average adolescent boy must endure.

Dreams…everyone has them; some we remember, but most we'd rather forget. Robert Van Stark is a 14-year-old boy with a photographic memory who isn't able to forget his dreams or anything for that matter. His life was turned upside down when his father moved away, leaving him depressed, friendless, and struggling to find himself. Robert's life became even more complicated when unexplained abilities developed in his mind, adding more obstacles to his list of adolescent challenges. Fortunately, Robert's science teacher stepped in to mentor him through the difficult times.

Quinn is surrounded by women with broken hearts. Between her mother, her aunt, and her grandmother, Quinn hears nothing but cautionary tales. Then she gets dumped and starts to wonder if there really are no good men. It doesn't help when Quinn discovers that her selfish, womanizing father has stolen more from the women in his life than their hearts. Quinn joins forces with the stepsisters she's never met and sets out to right her father's wrongs.

Who would have thought that parents and grandparents could actually be right? Doug Nadler shares his wisdom gained through many years, and he explores some of the painful mistakes and memories of his own childhood. Doug explains what he wishes he knew about managing his life when he was much younger. Although the troubles of childhood and adolescence cannot be avoided, we can all learn our lessons quickly and focus our attention on improving over time. Doug emphasizes taking responsibility for decisions, not beating yourself up, and making careful plans to have a better future.

Matthew’s story is a transformative journey of ambition, responsibility, and self-discovery, mirroring the energy of the solar plexus chakra (Manipura), the center of personal power and confidence. A high-achieving high school senior, Matthew is driven by his relentless need to be #1, a mindset stemming from his desire to escape his family’s struggles, including his father’s gambling addiction. However, his overactive ambition leads to reckless decisions, culminating in a dangerous confrontation with a bookie that threatens his family’s safety.

There are many challenges in the teenage years. Young people often feel pressured to achieve at school. They struggle to negotiate social intricacies. They battle to understand and deal with their own internal emotional world. And, on top of all this, they ponder how they will carve out their future. Covering a wide range of issues presented frequently in counseling sessions by 13- to 17-year-olds, Teen Time invites teenagers to make time for self-reflection and to consider alternative possibilities, rather than act on impulse.

My name is Zelah Green and I’m a cleanaholic. I spend most of my life running away from germs. And dirt. And people. And I’m just about doing OK and then my stepmother packs me off to some kind of hospital to live with loads of strangers. It’s stuck in the middle of nowhere. Great. There’s Alice who’s anorexic. Caro who cuts herself. Silent Sol who has the cutest smile. And then there’s me. It’ll be fine, I say to myself. It’s all going to be OK...A touching, funny and sympathetic story for young adults about a teenage girl with OCD, 'Zelah Green' was a winner of the Manchester Children’s Book Awards 2010.

This Coretta Scott King Honor book for young adults from best-selling and award-winning author Nikki Grimes uses free-verse poetry to tell the dual stories of Sam, a teen whose dad leaves him and his mother for another woman, and Ishmael, the son of Abraham, who must deal with a different type of rejection when Isaac arrives.

In an attempt to lose weight, Izzie tries everything: one diet after another, a punishing exercise program and every bit of conflicting advice everyone can give her. Her constant worrying about her weight causes her to lose her confidence, and she stops appreciating the things in her life that are special - her supportive friends, the fact that she has been selected for a TV teen panel and a cute boy at the TV studio who seems to appreciate her just the way she is.

Dino really fancies fit, sexy Jackie, but she just won’t give him what he wants. Jonathan likes Deborah, but she’s a bit fat - what will his mates say? Ben’s been secretly shagging his teacher for ages. He used to love it, but what if he wants it to stop? Three lads discovering sex for the first time. But do any of them really know what they’re doing?

Award-winning writer Patrick Ness’s bold and irreverent novel powerfully asks what if you weren't the Chosen One? The one who's supposed to fight the zombies, or the soul-eating ghosts, or whatever this new thing is, with the blue lights and the death? What if you were like Mikey? Who just wants to graduate and go to prom and maybe finally work up the courage to ask Henna out before someone goes and blows up the high school. Again.

A gorgeously spooky book about magic, family, power and love. Being sixteen is confusing and unpredictable enough for anyone. But if you’re Undine, you also begin hearing voices calling you home in the middle of the night…and then you suddenly produce a storm out of thin air. Your best friend Trout insists on falling messily in love with you, while you end up with a crush on his older brother.

By practicing mindfulness, you will be able to ease your brain into a relaxed mode and ratchet down your panic level. By practicing mindfulness, your focus will be sharper, you will complete tasks with less effort, and have more satisfying relationships. By practicing mindfulness, you will decrease your stress, increase your happiness, and learn to enjoy every moment in your life.

A shocking number of teenagers today struggle with extreme anxiety. You are not alone–and you can take back your power and stop it from wrecking your life. Do you wake up during the night with your heart pounding, sweat soaking your sheets, and a feeling of dread in the pit of your stomach? And then do you lie awake until you hear the birds singing, and you just know you have another exhausting day ahead? If this sounds familiar, you’re in the right place.

Sarah MacKenzie stands at the crossroads of love, family, and self-discovery. When she makes a life-altering decision in the name of love, the delicate threads that bind her to her family begin to unravel. The burning question lingers: Did she make the right choice, or has she gambled with the very essence of her happiness? As Sarah navigates the uncharted territory of adulthood, she grapples with the consequences of her decision to follow her heart. The once strong ties with her family strain under the weight of her choices, and the echoes of their disapproval haunt her every step. Will ...

In the sun-soaked landscapes of Florida, Sarah MacKenzie embarks on a journey of love, hope, and self-discovery. Ready to embrace her exciting new life with Bruce Stone, the man she met online, Sarah's heart is filled with anticipation. But as the palm trees sway in the warm breeze, questions linger—will her newfound happiness be all she expects, or does the promise of a fresh start hold unexpected challenges? Leaving behind the familiar comforts of her family and hometown, Sarah finds herself navigating the complexities of love in a new, unfamiliar setting. What will their life together ...

Sarah finds herself entangled in the delicate threads of marriage, questioning the impulsive choices that led her to this uncertain crossroad. Faced with financial pressures, she and Bruce hurriedly exchanged vows, a decision driven more by circumstance than by the readiness of her heart. Now, as the weight of matrimony settles upon her shoulders, Sarah wonders if she's made a commitment she wasn't fully prepared for. While their engagement held the promise of a shared future, the reality of married life with Bruce proves to be a tumultuous journey. As the days unfold, Bruce's actions take ...