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Adolescence

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  • Queen Bees and Wannabesby Rosalind Wiseman

    Crown Publishing Group 2009; US$ 11.99

    “My daughter used to be so wonderful. Now I can barely stand her and she won’t tell me anything. How can I find out what’s going on?” “There’s a clique in my daughter’s grade that’s making her life miserable. She doesn’t want to go to school anymore. Her own supposed friends are turning on her, and she’s too afraid to do anything. What can I do?” Welcome to the wonderful world of your daughter’s adolescence. A world in which she comes to school one day to find that her friends have suddenly decided that she no longer belongs. Or she’s teased mercilessly for wearing the wrong outfit or having the wrong friend. Or branded with a reputation she can’t shake. Or... more...

  • Closing the Gapby Jay McGraw

    Free Press 2008; US$ 10.99

    Parents: Does your teen withdraw to his or her room at every opportunity? Does she talk with you about her friends? Does he participate in discussions at meals? Does your teen want you to see projects from school? When is the last time you actually went into your teen's room and looked at what's hanging on the walls and sitting on the shelves? Teens: Do your parents hide behind the newspaper? Do they always have to work when you've got a game, a recital, or an open house at school? Is there anything you do together anymore? When was the last time they took a walk, a bike ride, or even a trip to get ice cream with you? When did that sudden gap divide your home into territories staked and claimed, with music blasting through the halls... more...

  • Childhood Developmentby Joan Gomez

    Ebury Publishing 2011; US$ 11.00

    Every child is completely unique: an individual, developing at their own rate. In this fascinating and thorough investigation of the progression of a child's development, from conception to pre-teens Dr Joan Gomez shares with us the joys of being a parent and explains clearly and concisely why what is `normal' development for one child is not necessarily standard for all. Chapters include an assessment of the common milestones and influences on development, at various stages of growth, such as: baby and toddlerhood, the pre-school years, brother and sisters, educational development and pre-adolescence. Practical appendices include reference charts to offer guidance for assessing: teething, sleep patterns, appropriate toys, timing of immunisation... more...

  • Adolescent Healthby Patrick Heaven

    Routledge 1996; US$ 39.95

    Explores how individual differences contribute to health and illness across a wide range of cultures and socio-economic backgrounds. Blends latest research findings with practical suggestions on how to improve health care for adolescents. more...

  • Comparative Youth Cultureby Mike Brake

    Routledge 1985; US$ 59.95

    Mike Brake suggests that subcultures develop in response to social problems which a group experiences collectively, and shows how individuals draw on collective identities to define themselves. more...

  • Russia's Youth and its Cultureby Hilary Pilkington

    Routledge 1994; US$ 59.95

    Applies the methods of cultural studies research to Russian youth, deconstructing social discourse and providing an alternative reading based on unique ethnographic fieldwork from Moscow. more...

  • Adjustment of Adolescentsby Ruth Scott; W. A. Scott

    Routledge 1998; US$ 32.50

    Based on original reasearch carried out from Phoenix to Hong Kong, Adjustment of Adolescents examines adolescent adjustment to school, family and friends across seven cultures. more...

  • The Grieving Teenby Helen Fitzgerald

    Simon & Schuster 2001; US$ 11.99

    Although the circumstances surrounding a death are difficult to handle at any age, adolescence brings with it challenges and struggles that until now have been largely overlooked. But in this unique and compassionate guide, renowned grief counselor Helen Fitzgerald turns her attention to the special needs of adolescents struggling with loss and gives them the tools they need to work through their pain and grief. Writing not only about but also for teenagers, Fitzgerald adeptly covers the entire range of situations in which teens may find themselves grieving a death, whether the cause was old age, terminal illness, school violence, or suicide. She helps teens address the gamut of strong and difficult emotions they will experience and the... more...

  • Chocolate For a Teen's Soulby Kay Allenbaugh

    Simon & Schuster 2001; US$ 8.99

    Rich, enticing, and delectable as a luscious box of chocolates, this collection offers 55 tales of life and love as a teenager. From teens of every age, including women who remember what it was like, come stories of first love, first jobs, best friends, heartbreak, hope, innocence, and the real world. Poignant, funny, and powerful, these stories tell it like it is. From the recollection of a first kiss to tales of self-consciousness about a changing body, from painful struggles with parents and grandparents to the joy of abiding family love, teens will see themselves in these pages and find comfort in knowing that they are not alone. more...

  • Am I Weird Or Is This Normal?by Marlin S. Potash; Laura Potash Fruitman; Lisa Sussman

    Simon & Schuster 2002; US$ 13.99

    Am I Weird or Is This Normal? is for every girl who has ever wondered whether all the stuff that's happening to her body, feelings, and relationships is normal -- and who's seeking the 411 that will get her in step with life. Am I Weird or Is This Normal? is like being a part of a private conversation where you get answers and advice about all the stuff that's on your mind. Everyone feels strange, embarrassed, and just plain weird at times. It's just that no one likes to talk about it. Except for Dr. Marlin, a psychologist specializing in teens, and Laura, her teenage daughter who has been in the trenches dealing with boys, school, her parents' divorce, and friends. This dynamic duo give the lowdown on everything so that you can handle... more...