Parenting Teens

After 30 years of parenting five children and 20 years of working with teens, Connie Albers has witnessed the negative impact of well-intentioned but misguided parenting styles, all focused on managing teens rather than guiding them. But through learning to focus on the hearts of your teens, you can avoid those pitfalls and build relationships that last beyond the transition years as you intentionally learn about, connect with, and listen to your teens. In a world filled with distractions and devices, it is possible to guide their hearts and remain the primary influence in their lives.

As parents, we only want what’s best for our kids. But sometimes, what’s best for them might not always be fun or exciting. More often than not, parent-child conflicts result from grave shortcomings in listening and communication. Both child and parent might not feel understood properly by one another, resulting in arguments or rebellious behavior. However, much like most conflicts in the world, this can be solved by simply listening mindfully.

**A READERS' FAVORITE BRONZE MEDAL AWARD WINNER. **A Red Ribbon Winner - Wishing Shelf Book Awards When you have a baby girl you envision many things for her life but becoming a boy is not one of them. This book will benefit anyone who would like to learn more about gender dysphoria and is an absolute must-read for a parent, relative or friend of a gender-questioning or transgender person. What is unique about this deeply personal parenting memoir is that it follows one transgender child from birth through age eighteen. Every step of Evan's son's transition from female to male (FTM) is ...

Teen Talk is your breakthrough. This isn’t a collection of vague ideas—it’s a proven, practical roadmap to transform your relationship with your teen. You’ll discover how to rebuild trust, reconnect emotionally, and open up real conversations that create change—FAST.

Liz Ianelli, known around the world as Survivor993, spent years at the Family Foundation—labeled an “institution for troubled teens.” The children who went through The Family School like her were good people. They had potential and dreams, but they came out with lifelong trauma: anxious, angry, paranoid, self-hating and in pain. Most of them have suffered lives of hardship, unable to integrate back into society. Hundreds have died, mostly by overdose and suicide. I See You, Survivor is about what really happened at The Family and what continues to happen at thousands of facilities like it.

Are you encountering certain issues parenting your teenage girls? Why do some parents find it easy to handle their daughters while others are feeling helpless? Are there secrets for successful and easy parenting techniques of teen girls? How can you be the best parent your teenage girl can listen to and trust in any situation? Roxanne Miles explains the never-failing ways to parent your daughter about love, money, and discipline, and get her to understand the importance of education without creating tension by using inductive reasoning.

Ready to let go of the parenting guilt? Science-based and outcome-tested with real families, Dr. Bennett has distilled decades of psychological research and practical know-how in her second, updated edition of this go-to parenting guide for the smart, screen-savvy family. Screens are everywhere, all of the time. They make life easier in so many ways. But there is also risk due to effective persuasive design that hacks our brain’s reward system.

Adolescence is widely viewed as the most difficult stage of parenting. Yet despite its importance, we have a limited grasp of what it actually takes to help teens through adolescence. In Letting Go, Demie Kurz offers a deeper understanding of the demanding work of parenting teens and sheds new light on what it takes to produce a successful child. Based on numerous interviews with a diverse group of mothers, Kurz details the negotiations with teens and young adults as well over control, trust, and letting go to offer a portrayal of the real dilemmas contemporary parents face day-to-day.

If your child has taken a prodigal path, you need the transforming power of hope...hope that will not only empower you to persevere through this journey, but will also enable you to interact with your child in a positive way. Candidly sharing from her personal journey with a daughter whose life took an alarming detour, "The Hope Lady" Karen Sebastian offers refreshing Biblical perspectives, which will help you receive and impart God's gift of hope. Rather than dealing with external manifestations of rebellion, The Power of Hope for Prodigals addresses issues of the heart and leads the ...

Raising a teen is a tricky part of the parenting journey. Do you want to easily help your teenager achieve more than average in all areas of their life without stress? Most teenagers do not achieve their full potential due to gaps in their knowledge, lack of experience, not knowing how to grow, or realize their strengths. The good news is that years of scientific findings have made the process of coaching teens to become more empowered and responsible an easy process, so even the busiest parents can do it.

A great way to support your technologically obsessed and constantly stressed teenagers is through meditation and mindfulness—a powerful practice that offers incredible benefits to one's body and mind, and promotes healthier and happier relationships. Through this shared activity, you can guide your teens toward a calmer and more centered life, consequently building self-esteem and creating a more harmonious bond between you and your children!

It's no secret that addictive digital technologies like smartphones and social media apps are harming a generation of kids socially, mentally, and even physically. But a workable solution seems elusive. After all, don't kids need phones, and won't they be vulnerable or socially isolated without tech? Clare Morell, fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and director of its Technology and Human Flourishing Project, argues that the answer is 'no'. She exposes the lies parents have been sold about managing the dangers of tech through parental controls and screen-time limits.

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by your anger? If so, you're not alone. Unfortunately, anger is one of the most common emotions experienced by parents these days. While there are many ways for parents to manage their feelings, this book shares a few that work.

Parenting is the most heroic and rewarding activity you will ever undertake, and now you have a One-Stop Parenting Guide. When your child's future is at stake, no stone should be left unturned in your quest for tools and tips you can use to make them better. In this concise guide, every aspect of parenting is covered. This book comprises Positive Parenting Guide and Parenting Teens. Both of these will help you take the reins and have an easier time raising responsible kids who are ready to face the world on their own. Grab this audiobook today!

Tragedy, Trauma, and Loss in Teens and Pre-Teens: Healing the Emotional Wounds In today’s complex world, teens and pre-teens are facing unprecedented challenges—ranging from school violence and bullying to social media pressure, family instability, and personal loss. This updated and compassionate guide by Dr. Richard L. Travis offers parents, guardians, and educators a roadmap to understanding how young people experience trauma and how to support their emotional healing. With real-life examples, up-to-date research, YouTube and TED Talk links, and practical tools, this book explores: ...

Are you a parent wanting to give your teen a head start through financial literacy, or a teen curious about investing for future success? This guide offers clear explanations of stocks, bonds, and wealth-building strategies.

One in eight high school students is depressed. But depression in teenagers can be deceptive, and authorities estimate that a huge number of depressed teens are undiagnosed. Although a medical doctor, Dr. Berlinger initially missed the signs of his own son's depression. Now he shares his Ten Parental Partnering Strategies to help parents rescue their teen from depression-based on his own experiences, nearly 100 interviews with parents of depressed teens, and interviews with mental health professionals.

One bright spring morning in the woods of France, a soldier, blinded by the war, is found by a little girl named Coco, and her older sister Marcelle. In return for their kindness, the soldier tells the sisters marvelous tales, each story connected to the keepsake he carries in his pocket: a perfect, tiny, silver donkey.

At last, an audiobook of sage advice that will help frustrated parents reconnect with their teenager and keep that connection even in today's often-crazy world. The first step is simple: Realizing that inside every teen resides two very different people - the regressed child and the emergent adult. The emergent adult is seen at school, on the playing field, in his first job, and in front of his friends' families. Unfortunately, his parents usually see only the regressed child - moody and defiant.

With our strategies for positive change, you can ignite a revolution of self-discovery and empowerment, reclaim your self-worth, and tap into a well of inner strength you never knew existed.