Download or read book Teen Health Book written by Ralph I. Lopez and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2003-03-25 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical guide designed to help parents navigate the crucial health issues that accompany the teen years covers sexuality, eating disorders, substance abuse, acne, growth, and development.
Download or read book Parents Guide to Teen Health Raising Physically Emotionally Healthy Teens Paul C Reisser written by Paul C. Reisser and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Parent s Guide to Teen Addiction written by Westreich, Laurence M. and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-10-17 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Berkeley to the Bronx, teenage addiction has reached epidemic levels. Parents may suspect their teen’s substance use, but often don’t know if their teen is addicted or what to do about it. Dr. Laurence Westreich, an addiction expert and the father of two teenagers, helps parents navigate the fraught addiction landscape in A Parent’s Guide to Teen Addiction. Divided into three sections, this book—based on the author’s decades of experience evaluating and treating teenagers who use substances—guides parents from the moment they suspect their teen has a substance abuse problem to the steps families must take after intensive treatment. Dr. Westreich: • Lays out the facts of teen addiction and explains how to recognize a problem with a teen • Details what parents need to know about the substances that teenagers commonly use • Provides information on what to do about the substance abuse, including how to find good one-on-one addiction therapy, how to encourage a teen to enter an outpatient program or inpatient facility, and how to line up aftercare treatment Best of all, he includes “tough talk” dialogues that parents can tailor to their specific situation with their teen. This practical, hopeful, and reassuring book helps parents put their teen on the healthy and life-affirming road to recovery.
Download or read book A Parent s Guide to Childhood Obesity written by Sandra Gibson Hassink and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research-based evidence informs this guide to understanding—and combating—childhood obesity. Addressing medical, emotional, and psychological factors, the sensible and tested guidelines help parents create balanced meals, encourage physical activity, and partner with pediatricians, family, schools, and child-care providers in their fight against obesity. A section on setbacks and detours addresses such challenges as sneaking food, snacking and grazing, and eating during the holidays. Self-assessment questionnaires, worksheets, and parent tips discuss age-specific obesity issues ranging from the prenatal period to age 21.
Download or read book The Parent s Guide to Teen Mental Health written by Sandy Ingram and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-08-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Parent's Guide to Teen Mental Health is a definitive resource that aims to demystify the complexities of teen mental health for parents today. Striving to transform the narrative of the 'troubled teens' years, this guide sees Sandy Ingram - parent, mentor, author, and a much-admired figure in the community - addressing teen mental health with the empathy, patience, and understanding that have made her a trusted authority on the subject. In an ever-changing digital era where social media, academic stress, and peer pressure take a toll on your teenager's mental health, this book navigates parents through the intricacies and nuances of the teenage brain, telling you when to worry and when to let be, when to intrude and when to step back. Divided into 10 insightful chapters such as 'Understanding the Teenage Brain', 'The Role of Nutrition and Exercise in Mental Health', and 'Building open Communication: The Art of Listening', this guide guarantees to offer you practical and digestible advice, taking you through each challenge that you might face while raising a teen. Most importantly, this guide empowers you with the tools to build a healthier, stronger relationship with your teenager, ensuring their overall wellbeing while fostering resilience. Ingram's powerful narrative resonates with her own experiences as a parent, her passion for the betterment of teen mental health, and her commitment to help you navigate this critical and often misunderstood stage. Let this be your vital parenting guide, offering a lifeline when the seas get stormy, and guiding you into calmer waters. Give your teen the gift of understanding and compassionate parenting they deserve - invest in The Parent's Guide to Teen Mental Health today!
Download or read book Raising Body Positive Teens written by Signe Darpinian and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2022-03-21 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a world fraught with diet-culture and weight stigma, many parents worry about their child's relationship with their body and food. This down-to-earth guide is an invaluable resource allowing parents to take proactive actions in promoting a friendship with food, and preventative actions to minimize the risk factors for the development of eating disorders, particularly when early signs of disordered eating, excessive exercise, or body dissatisfaction have been noticed. It provides clear strategies and tools with a practical focus to gently encourage parents and teens to have a healthy relationship with food and exercise by centralizing joy and health. Coming from a therapist, a dietician, and an adolescent medicine physician, with insightful case studies from an array of young people from different backgrounds, this multidisciplinary author team delivers friendly, strategic guidance based in a wealth of expertise.
Download or read book Beyond the Big Talk written by Debra Haffner and published by . This book was released on 2002-06 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a foreword written by her own daughter, the author presents the news that good parenting can make a difference for kids and then "confronts issues such as peer pressure, sexual harassment, abstinence, and much more."--Jacket.
Download or read book Adolescent Depression written by Francis Mark Mondimore and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2015-12-14 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The timely second edition of this bestselling guide will inform and encourage struggling adolescents and their families. In Adolescent Depression, psychiatrists Francis Mark Mondimore, MD, and Patrick Kelly, MD, explain that serious depression in adolescents goes beyond "moodiness." Depression is in fact an illness—one that can be effectively treated. The authors describe the many forms of depression and the many symptoms of depression in young people—from sadness to irritability, self-harm, drug and alcohol abuse, and violent rages. Incorporating the latest research from the field of adolescent psychiatry, this comprehensive and compassionate guide answers questions that many parents have, including What are the symptoms of depression in teenagers? How is depression diagnosed? What is the difference between depression and bipolar disorder, and which does my child have? How can I find the best mental health professional team for my child? What kinds of counseling and psychotherapy are available? Are medications safe, and how does a doctor choose a medication for my child? What can I do if my adolescent is using alcohol, crystal meth, marijuana, or other substances? How do autism and Asperger's syndrome, eating disorders, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, ADHD, and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder interact with depression? What should I do if I sense that my child is in danger? With all of this going on, how can I take care of myself?
Download or read book Understanding Teenage Anxiety written by Jennifer Browne and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-08-20 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you’re the parent of a teenager experiencing chronic anxiety, this book is for you. Today’s teens are high-strung and socially overextended. We shrug it off as a millennial problem, but is it? In a world that encourages the quick fix, instant gratification, and real-time feedback, can we really expect our children to cope as we did less than two decades ago, in the land of handshakes, eye contact, elbow grease, and grit? This book is a product of a combination of three very different perspectives: those of the anxious teen, the parent, and the therapist. We need to understand what we’ve created in terms of our current society to gain proper insight on why we’re seeing increasingly rising levels of anxiety in our teenagers. Topics include: Physical and Emotional Symptoms of Anxiety Teens and Self-Harm Anxiety and Gut Health Sports: Concussions and Anxiety Natural Ways to Help Your Teen Cope And much, much more Within each chapter, author (and parent) Jennifer Browne and co-author (Jennifer’s teenage son) Cody Buchanan, who struggles with anxiety and depression, will weigh in on what this affliction feels like, physically, mentally, and emotionally. They share personal experiences to help parents better understand their teens and learn a lot along the way.
Download or read book The High School Years written by Alison Malkin MSW LICSW and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2019-04-26 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Navigating the high school journey with your teenager can be as challenging as rewarding. "The High School Years: A Parent’s Guide" is an essential resource filled with effective parenting strategies for teens. This comprehensive guide offers insight and advice to help you support your teenager through high school's academic, social, and emotional challenges. In understanding the intricacies of parenting teenagers, this book provides a roadmap for dealing with various aspects of your teenager’s high school experience. From the pressures of academic achievement to the complexities of social relationships, it equips you with the knowledge to guide your teen effectively. Conflict resolution for teens is a central theme of the book, as it is a vital skill for navigating the teenage years. The guide offers practical tips on how to help your teen develop the ability to handle conflicts constructively, an essential part of their emotional and social development. Balancing school and life are critical areas where teenagers often struggle. "The High School Years: A Parent’s Guide" provides strategies to help your teen manage their time and responsibilities, ensuring a healthy school-life balance. This balance is critical to their overall well-being and success in and out of the classroom. As your teen grows, their desire for independence will inevitably increase. This guide offers insights on teens and independence, helping you understand when to step back and when to step in. It empowers you to set appropriate boundaries, fostering an environment of trust and mutual respect. For parents embarking on this journey, the book is filled with tips for parents of high school students. These tips are practical, realistic, and tailored to meet the challenges of modern high school life balance. Navigating high school is not just about academic success; it's about helping your teen grow into a well-rounded, confident adult. "The High School Years: A Parent’s Guide" is your ally in this journey, offering support, advice, and understanding as you and your teen navigate these transformative years together.
Download or read book Parents Guide to Teen Health written by Paul Reisser and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to raising physically and emotionally healthy teenagers that provides information on teen nutritional needs and weight issues, strategies for building strong relationships, ideas for talking through critical lifestyle issues, and advice on building healthy self-esteem.
Download or read book Raising Teens with Diabetes written by Moira McCarthy and published by Spry Publishing. This book was released on 2013-06-04 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2013 Mom's Choice Awards® Winner Hormones. Growth spurts. Mood swings. All combined with blood sugars.. The teen years with diabetes on board are a challenging time for parents and anyone who cares about a child with diabetes. Raising Teens with Diabetes: A Survival Guide for Parents, by well-known diabetes mom, author, and advocate Moira McCarthy, is a no-nonsense, honest approach at not just surviving but thriving in those years, from a mom who has been there.. Raising Teens with Diabetes is a must-have resource for anyone navigating the waters of parenting a child with diabetes.
Download or read book The Parent s Guide to Turning Your Teen Into a Millionaire written by Christopher Carosa and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-20 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For Parents Who Want To Sleep Better... and Worry Less About Their Children's Future. You go to college to get a comfortable job. You get a good job because you desire a comfortable career. You desire a comfortable to achieve a comfortable retirement. But you can't get a comfortable career if you keep job hopping. And you job hop because you can't get a comfortable job. And you can't save for retirement because your college loans are too high. But what if there were a way to bypass financial burden of college and earn a millionaire retirement before you graduate high school?For the same price of the average annual private college tuition spread out over six years (not one), your teenager can retire a millionaire (without needing to be an investment wiz)!You tell your child to study hard, get into a good college, start on a good career track. Why? So your child can retire in comfort. But, what if there's a way to jump-start your child's retirement before your teen graduates from high school? The Parent's Guide to Turning Your Teen Into a Millionaire describes precisely how to do this. And it's incredibly easy. Can you believe that so few people take advantage of this opportunity? Well, you don't have to be one of those people. You can turn your teen into a millionaire before high school graduation!In researching for his new book, The Parent's Guide to Turning Your Teen Into a Millionaire, Carosa has discovered people who are using it now (in surprisingly everyday circumstances). How could we make more people aware of these opportunities? How can we help more people take advantage of this for themselves (and their children)? Finally, what simple legislative tweaks can broaden the availability of The Child IRA to everyone, not just the lucky few who happen to be (literally) born into the right set of circumstances.These are just some of the questions discussed and answered. In between, you'll discover real life example via interviews with actual parents and children who have created and benefited from The Child IRA.
Download or read book Navigating Your Teen Mental Health written by Rita Mays and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, you'll learn how to start a conversation with your teen about their mental health, how to identify the signs and symptoms of various mental health disorders, and how to support your teen in navigating school, social settings, and hobbies. You'll also learn how to communicate with your teen's healthcare providers, choose the right mental health professional, and what to expect from therapy.
Download or read book Healthy Teens Body and Soul written by Andrea Marks and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2003-02-04 with total page 722 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This breakthrough book covers the head-to-toe, outside-inside health needs of today's 10- to 21-year-olds. Written by experts in adolescent medicine and parent-child relationships, this comprehensive reference gives no-nonsense, straightforward guidance on how to talk with teens in a way that will help them take charge of their own health. Andrea Marks, M.D., and Betty Rothbart, M.S.W., take a unique approach -- they focus on the interplay of physical, mental, emotional, and social issues that make these years such a challenging time. They show how physical health concerns must be considered within the context of the three main goals of adolescence: • gaining independence • clarifying sexual identity • Finding a realistic, satisfying place in society Combining authoritative information with sound advice on communicating with teens, who really do want and need their parents' help (even though at times it may seem otherwise), Healthy Teens, Body and Soul will teach parents how to open the lines of communication that will result in healthier, happier teens (and parents!).
Download or read book The Parents Guide to Psychological First Aid written by Gerald P. Koocher and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2024 with total page 425 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Parents' Guide to Psychological First Aid brings together an array of experts to offer parental guidance in helping your child navigate and recover from the everyday stresses they will encounter growing up. Clear, practical, and to-the-point, this is a go-to reference that parents will find themselves returning to again and again as their children grow. With practical tips, nonjudgmental advice, and suggestions for additional resources at the end of each chapter, this useful and thought-provoking book will be of immense value to new and seasoned parents alike.
Download or read book ADHD Teens written by Colleen Alexander-Roberts and published by Taylor Trade Publications. This book was released on 1995-10-01 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ADHD and Teens is a manual of practical advice to help parents cope with the problems that can arise during these years. A crash course is offered on parenting styles that really work with teens with ADHD and how these styles allow the teen to safely move from dependence to independence.
