Parenting Teens

Are you worried your teen might be using drugs or alcohol? You’re not alone—and there is hope. In this fully updated 2025 edition, Dr. Richard L. Travis offers a compassionate, research-driven guide for parents navigating the terrifying reality of substance use in children as young as 10. With powerful real-life examples, up-to-date statistics, and an abundance of practical tools, this book is a lifeline for families in crisis. Inside, you'll discover: The latest trends in teen drug use, including vaping, fentanyl, and social media influence How to spot early warning signs—behavioral,...

Love Loud, Live Proud: The Parent’s Guide to Supporting Their LGBTQ+ Child Parenting is a journey filled with twists, turns, and surprises. When your child comes out as LGBTQ+, it opens the door to a path of growth, understanding, and unconditional love. In Proud Out Loud, Kristi Martucci shares her heartfelt story as a parent, offering a compassionate and practical guide to navigating through this life-changing experience. Drawing from her own journey, Martucci sheds light on the concerning issues that LGBTQ+ youth face—fear of rejection, societal pressure, and the struggle to live ...

One of the most inspiring and impactful books ever written, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People has captivated people for nearly three decades. It has transformed the lives of presidents and CEOs, educators, and parents - millions of people of all ages and occupations. Now, this 30th anniversary edition of the timeless classic commemorates the wisdom of the seven habits with modern additions from Sean Covey.

Guarding the Heart: 8 Conversations for Raising a Teen Son with Biblical Values In today’s world, raising a godly son is no easy task. Every parent of a teenage boy faces the challenge of navigating a culture filled with distractions, temptations, and conflicting messages. How do you guide your son to become a man who stands firm in his faith, lives with integrity, and honors God in every area of life? Guarding the Heart offers parents the tools to do just that. Through eight crucial, biblically grounded conversations, this book provides parents with a practical guide to shaping the ...

Mystified by the situations girls face today? There's a good reason, Mom. Our girls are growing up in a completely different world than we did. But whether your daughter is very young or a teenager, you can equip yourself with the wisdom and practical help she needs for the pressures and decisions ahead. With keen insight and warm encouragement, Cheri Fuller shares how you can become a more welcome influence at every stage in your daughter's life.

Ready to take your stepfamily to the next level? In Stepparenting Made Simple you’ll discover in a succinct book, real-life insights and practical strategies to help you build a strong, supportive, and loving family. Written by someone who has lived on both sides of a blended family—as a stepchild and a stepparent—this book offers valuable wisdom, personal experiences, and actionable steps to help you: ✅ Foster meaningful connections between step-siblings and parents ✅ Manage complex emotions and family dynamics with care ✅ Establish effective co-parenting and communication ...

When your kid is stressed or anxious, rituals like these can help them relax, but you already know that the respite is only short, and they'll have to repeat the process when they're feeling uneasy again. This loop might make them feel trapped, yet breaking it may seem impossible or even terrifying. Parenting Teens with OCD includes simple cognitive behavioral therapy ideas to help you overcome your kids’ symptoms and live a life of freedom and flexibility. Your kid will be able to finally halt compulsive ideas in their tracks and prevent them from returning.

Teaching Life Skills to Children and Teens With ADHD describes the Life Skills Program created by author Vincent J. Monastra at his ADHD clinic. It features practical strategies for helping children and teens develop essential life skills at home, school, or in a support group setting.

You’re never too young to learn the language of money… and the lessons that his rich dad taught Robert. Like it or not, money is a part of our everyday lives and the more we understand it, the better the chance that we can learn to have our money work hard for us - instead of working hard for money all our lives. That starts with learning the language of money. This book, created from the international bestseller Rich Dad Poor Dad, shares Robert’s inspiring person story but teaches how to make smart choices.

Whenever Amy McCready mentions the "entitlement epidemic" to a group of parents, she is inevitably met with eye rolls, nodding heads, and loaded comments about affected children. It seems everywhere one looks, there are preschoolers who only behave in the grocery store for a treat, narcissistic teenagers posting selfies across all forms of social media, and adult children living off their parents. Parenting expert Amy McCready reveals in this book that the solution is to help kids develop healthy attitudes in life.

Nathan was different and Sally knew it. From his early childhood, Nathan was bursting with creativity and uncontainable energy, struggling not only with learning issues but also with anxiety and OCD. He saw the world through his own unique lens - one that often caused him to be labeled as "bad", "troubled", or someone in need of "fixing". Bravely choosing to listen to her motherly intuition rather than the loud voices of the world, Sally dared to believe that Nathan's differences could be part of an intentional design.

Is your kid or teen facing anxiety, depression, or thoughts of suicide? Whether you're a parent, youth leader, teacher, or caring adult, not knowing how to help those dealing with difficult emotions can leave you feeling intimidated, powerless, and discouraged. It can feel scary. But we want you to know there is hope. This audiobook will help you: Understand how the brain works when someone is in despair and discover simple yet powerful tools you can use every day to connect with a kid or teenager to help them heal.

From the moment a mother holds her newborn son, his eyes tell her that she is his world. But often, as he grows up, the boy who needs her simultaneously pushes her away. Calling upon thirty years of experience as a pediatrician, Meg Meeker, MD, a highly sought-after national speaker, assistant professor of clinical medicine, and mother of four, shares the secrets that every mother needs to know in order to strengthen-or rebuild-her relationship with her son.

This practical guide aims to help listeners become more reflective and available as parents and understand what might be in their teenager's head. It also serves as an essential resource for clinicians working with families.

Turn back the clocks! Your sweet child has morphed into a teen. And it's no longer just a messy bedroom or an attitude with a capital "A" causing concern. There's a whole new range of issues on the horizon. What if your daughter texts a naked picture to a "boyfriend" ...which he then forwards to the entire class? What if your son becomes increasingly withdrawn...Or your child is being bullied online? Would you know what to do? You could read a whole book on teen psychology - but who has the time!

Is it just a phase, a fad, or a real issue with your teen? This comprehensive guidebook explores the unique challenges that thousands of families face every day raising a teenager who may be transgender, gender-variant, or gender-fluid. Covering extensive research and with many personal interviews, as well as years of experience working in the field, the author covers pressing concerns relating to physical and emotional development, social and school pressures, medical options, and family communications.

Do you ever feel like you're losing your teenage son to the challenges of the world? You never saw it coming. As a Christian mom, you poured your heart into raising him with love and faith, but now, it seems like he's turning his back on everything you've held dear. It can be a tumultuous journey, but remember, you are not alone. There's still hope, and your prayers are more powerful than you might think. In God, I’m Worried about My Son, you’ll discover a compelling and inspiring 7-step strategy, proven to heal the relationship between a prodigal son and a praying mother. Val, an ...

Helicopter parenting, an increasingly prevalent approach in modern society, sees parents deeply intertwined in their children's daily lives, often to the point of excess. While rooted in a genuine desire to protect and promote their child's success, this over-involvement can unintentionally stifle a child's sense of autonomy, resilience, and self-confidence. As societal pressures mount and the world grows ever more complex, many parents find themselves erring on the side of overprotection. This book delves deep into the origins, implications, and outcomes of helicopter parenting. Through ...

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: ...

Specifically written with today’s busy teens in mind, The Teen Life Skills and Mindset Handbook is engaging and relatable offering practical advice through myth-busting, actionable steps, and storytelling of the author's personal experiences of love, loss, and close encounters to reinforce the lessons.