Download or read book Positively Teen written by Nicola Morgan and published by Poppy. This book was released on 2019-07-16 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An uplifting and optimistic guide to navigating the ups and downs of teen years and preparing for adulthood. Author Nicola Morgan is an international expert on teen development and mental health. During her talks to parents of pre-teens, she immediately sensed two overriding emotions: fear and pessimism. Parents were worried about their children becoming teenagers, assuming that it would be a negative experience. Not only is that a sad outlook on the teenage experience--it doesn't have to be true! Breezy and compassionate, Positively Teen teaches teens how to approach their adolescent years with optimism and understanding, giving them the skills they need to develop long-term well-being. Full of practical, proven strategies, it includes advice on how to flourish both physically and mentally--from learning to do things you enjoy, to understanding how to look after your diet, exercise and attitude, to understanding your personality. With these strengths and skills in hand, teens will learn to weather any storm and thrive on the challenges of this time in their lives.

Download or read book Positive Discipline for Teenagers written by Jane Nelsen and published by Three Rivers Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Positive Parenting for Those Important Teen Years Adolescence is often a time of great stress and turmoil—not only for kids going through it, but for you, their parents as well. During the teen years, kids aggressively begin to explore a new sense of freedom, which often leads to feelings of resentment and powerlessness for parents who increasingly are excluded from their children's lives. This revised edition of Positive Discipline for Teenagers shows you how to break the destructive cycle of guilt and blame and work toward greater understanding and communication with your adolescents. Inside, you'll: ·Find out how to encourage your teen and yourself ·Grow to understand how your teen still needs you, but in different ways ·Learn how to get to know who your teen really is ·Discover how to develop sound judgment without being judgmental ·Learn how to use follow-through—the only surefire way to get chores done Over the years, millions of parents have come to trust the classic Positive Discipline series for its consistent, commmonsense approach to child rearing. Inside, you'll discover proven, effective methods for working with your teens. Over 1 million Positive Discipline books sold! "I highly recommend this book to parents, teachers, and all others who work with young people. It is one of the best books I have seen on helping adults and adolescents turn their conflict into friendship. Remarkably, it shows how to accomplish this while helping young people develop courage, confidence, responsibility, cooperation, self-respect, and trust. I urge you to read it." —H. Stephen Glenn, Ph.D., coauthor of Raising Self-Reliant Children in a Self-Indulgent World.

Download or read book Positively Teenage written by Nicola Morgan and published by Franklin Watts. This book was released on 2018-04-26 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Positively Teenage gives you tools to approach your teenage years with optimism and understanding and to develop real wellbeing for life. The media so often portray adolescence negatively but this book shows you how to approach these years far more positively so that you can really flourish and be in control. You'll find simple strategies to develop a positive attitude, growth mindset, self-understanding, determination and resilience and you'll see how those strengths will help you cope with any challenges, enjoy life and achieve your potential. Full of practical, proven strategies for physical and mental health, Positively Teenage will show you lots of ways to flourish physically and mentally - from doing things you enjoy to learning new skills; looking after your diet, exercise and attitude to being healthy online; getting great sleep to understanding your personality - allowing you to take control of many areas of your life. With these new strengths and skills, you can survive any storms and thrive on the challenges of your exciting life. Scattered throughout are POSITIVE BOOSTS: quick ideas for actions you can take to build positivity and well-being. Add them into your life and use your imagination and your new understanding to invent others. Positively Teenage gives you the power to let yourself flourish, achieve and be who you want to be. Use your powers well! Be truly, positively, teenage! Stand tall, stretch your arms wide, take a deep breath and say, loudly (or in your head), 'I can do this!' "Nicola Morgan has that rare gift of being able to communicate science and make it fun." Professor Simon Baron Cohen, University of Cambridge

Download or read book Positively written by Courtney Sheinmel and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-09-15 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the day Emerson Pressman and her mother were diagnosed as HIV positive, nothing has been the same. When her mother dies of AIDS, Emmy has to go live with the father and stepmother she barely knows, and she feels more alone than ever. Now she has to take pills by herself, and there is no one left who understands what it's like to be afraid every time she has a cold. But when her father decides to send her to Camp Positive, a camp for HIV-positive children, Emmy begins to realize that she's not alone after all, and that sometimes, opening up to other people can make all the difference in the world.

Download or read book A Year of Positive Thinking for Teens written by Katie Hurley and published by Rockridge Press. This book was released on 2020-10-13 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transform your thoughts and find the confidence to navigate your teen years with positive thinking Being a teen can be an emotional roller coaster. When you're overwhelmed by unrealistic expectations from your friends, family, social media feed, teachers, and even yourself, it's normal to have thoughts and feelings like This is too hard or I'll never measure up. With A Year of Positive Thinking for Teens, you'll discover how to overcome these anxious thought patterns, and build a happier, more positive mindset to achieve your goals. Let go of stress with relatable prompts and reflections--all grounded in positive thinking and positive psychology strategies. Find a daily dose of motivation through insightful quotes and affirmations designed to encourage you to embrace happiness one day, one thought, and one year at a time. This guide to positive thinking includes: Pockets of joy--Practice positive thinking in the moment with this beautiful, easy-to-navigate, and portable book. Achieve your dreams--Insightful quotes and affirmations will help you remember your strengths, stay motivated, and reach your goals. Teens like you--From self-esteem issues to social media stress, you'll discover prompts to help you through a wide range of issues teens face every day. Find confidence, courage, and clarity on the road to adulthood with positive thinking.

Download or read book Power of a Positive Teen GIFT written by Karol Ladd and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-05-11 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Organized into seven power principles such as "The Power of Confidence," "The Power of Integrity," and "The Power of Responsibility," readers gain the individual perspectives of the three coauthors as well as their combined wisdom. Throughout their discussion, scripture is the guiding force in helping teens live more positively though the shared views of a mom and her teenaged daughters. Imagine getting the shared views of a mom and her teenaged daughters as they all grow together. That's the unique vantage point the Ladds bring as they explore ways for adolescents to truly add something positive to their spheres of influence. Organized into seven power principles such as "The Power of Confidence," "The Power of Integrity," and "The Power of Responsibility," readers gain the individual perspectives of the three coauthors as well as their combined wisdom. Throughout their discussion, scripture is the guiding force in helping teens live more positively. Parents and teenagers alike will appreciate the real-world discussion of topics such as money and time management, handling peer pressure, survival tips for dating and creating harmony on the home front.

Download or read book Born to Be Wild written by Jess Shatkin and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-10-03 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A groundbreaking, research-based guide that sheds new light on why young people make dangerous choices--and offers solutions that work Texting while driving. Binge-drinking. Unprotected sex. There are plenty of reasons for parents to worry about getting a late-night call about their teen. But most of the advice parents and educators hear about teens is outdated and unscientific--and simply doesn't work. Acclaimed adolescent psychiatrist and educator Jess Shatkin brings more than two decades' worth of research and clinical experience to the subject, along with cutting-edge findings from brain science, evolutionary psychology, game theory, and other disciplines -- plus a widely curious mind and the perspective of a concerned dad himself. Using science and stories, fresh analogies, clinical anecdotes, and research-based observations, Shatkin explains: * Why "scared straight," adult logic, and draconian punishment don't work * Why the teen brain is "born to be wild"--shaped by evolution to explore and take risks * The surprising role of brain development, hormones, peer pressure, screen time, and other key factors * What parents and teachers can do--in everyday interactions, teachable moments, and specially chosen activities and outings--to work with teens' need for risk, rewards and social acceptance, not against it. “Presents new research, as well as insights as a clinician and a father….This book is a clear argument to stop putting ourselves in our children’s shoes, and to try putting ourselves in their minds, instead.” –The Washington Post “With stories (personal and professional), neuroscience and cognition, psychology and clinical experience Dr. Shatkin offers an abundance of understandable, engaging and actionable information. He explains why and shows how. We can reduce risk in the adolescents we love and teach, but only if we know to how to do so and then do it. Born To Be Wild shows us the way to succeed.” --Psychology Today Winner, National Parenting Product Award 2017

Download or read book Positively Izzy written by Terri Libenson and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2018-05-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Award-winning comics creator and author of the bestselling Invisible Emmie Terri Libenson returns with a companion graphic novel that captures the drama, angst, and humor of middle-school life. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier, Jennifer Holm, and Victoria Jamieson. Middle school is all about labels. Izzy is the dreamer. There’s nothing Izzy loves more than acting in skits and making up funny stories. The downside? She can never quite focus enough to get her schoolwork done. Bri is the brain. But she wants people to see there’s more to her than just a report card full of As. At the same time, she wishes her mom would accept her the way she is and stop bugging her to “break out of her shell” and join drama club. The girls’ lives converge in unexpected ways on the day of a school talent show, which turns out to be even more dramatic than either Bri or Izzy could have imagined. Plus don't miss Terri Libenson's Invisible Emmie, Just Jaime, and Becoming Brianna!

Download or read book How to Feel Good written by Tricia Mangan and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sometimes, it can be really hard to feel good about yourself and your abilities. As a teen, new relationships and experiences are happening all around you, and can make you feel overwhelmed and stressed. Being confident and secure can seems miles away. How to Feel Good is here to help you slow down and pay attention to your emotions and feelings. This book provides interactive exercises and questions to help you recognize and understand why you feel the way you do and to change hurtful thought patterns and habits. With these 20 simple, feel-good steps you can use this book to learn how to feel confident and happy with yourself--so that feeling good can be just a simple step away!

Download or read book Parenting Today s Teens written by Mark Gregston and published by Certa Publishing. This book was released on 2018-09-04 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Parenting today’s teens is not for cowards. Your teenager is facing unprecedented and confusing pressures, temptations, and challenges in today’s culture. Mark Gregston has helped teens and their parents through every struggle imaginable, and now he shares his biblical, practical insights with you in bite-size pieces. Punctuated with Scriptures, prayers, and penetrating questions, these one-page devotions will give you the wisdom and assurance you need to guide your teen through these years and reach the other side with relationships intact.

Download or read book Absolutely Positively Not written by David LaRochelle and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2014-03-25 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is one thing Steven knows for sure: He's absolutely, positively NOT gay.Steven's a 16-year-old boy with two obsessions: sex and getting his driving license. The problem is, Steven's not thinking girls when he's thinking sex. Could he be -- don't say it -- gay? Steven sets out to get in touch with his inner he-man with Healthy Heterosexual Strategies such as "Start Hanging Out with the Guys," and "Begin Intensive Dating." But are Steven's tactics going to straighten him out, or leave him all twisted up?Absolutely hilarious. Positively sidesplitting. But absolutely, positively NOT GAY!

Download or read book The Promise of Adolescence written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2019-07-26 with total page 493 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adolescenceâ€"beginning with the onset of puberty and ending in the mid-20sâ€"is a critical period of development during which key areas of the brain mature and develop. These changes in brain structure, function, and connectivity mark adolescence as a period of opportunity to discover new vistas, to form relationships with peers and adults, and to explore one's developing identity. It is also a period of resilience that can ameliorate childhood setbacks and set the stage for a thriving trajectory over the life course. Because adolescents comprise nearly one-fourth of the entire U.S. population, the nation needs policies and practices that will better leverage these developmental opportunities to harness the promise of adolescenceâ€"rather than focusing myopically on containing its risks. This report examines the neurobiological and socio-behavioral science of adolescent development and outlines how this knowledge can be applied, both to promote adolescent well-being, resilience, and development, and to rectify structural barriers and inequalities in opportunity, enabling all adolescents to flourish.

Download or read book Words of Wisdom for Teens The Complete Collection Books 1 3 Books to Help Teen Girls Conquer Negative Thinking Be Positive and Live with Confide written by Jacqui Letran and published by Healed Mind, LLC. This book was released on 2021-06-26 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It should be the best time of your life......but for some teens, it's a nightmare.Is anxiety or stress making you miserable?In a world of social media, where all you see are other people's best and most shiny moments, it's easy to think your life is a disappointment. Anxiety over grades, friends, gossip, and the everyday pressures can be crushing.What if you could stop worrying and start enjoying yourself instead?Teen Confidence Expert, Jacqui Letran, has written three powerful books to help. With 20 years of experience helping young adults, she'll show you how to stop the fear and self-doubt that's destroying your happiness.Imagine being able to:Let go of negative feelings with easeDevelop a positive mindsetStay calm in difficult timesEnhance your self-esteemFocus on what's important to you!Book 1: 5 Simple Steps to Manage Your Mood: A Guide for Teen Girls to Let Go of Negative Feelings and Create a Happy Relationship with Yourself and OthersBook 2: I would, but my DAMN MIND won't let me! A Teen's Guide to Understanding and Controlling Their Thoughts and FeelingsBook 3: Jump-Start Your Confidence and Create Ever Lasting Self-Esteem: A Guide for Teen Girls to Unleash Their Inner Superpowers and Conquer Fear and Self-DoubtThese three books will help you use the power of your mind to do just that and more!You deserve to feel good about yourself and enjoy a happy life. These books can help.

Download or read book YESSS written by Paul McGee and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-11-23 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Young people now more than ever need the tools and resources to support their mental wellbeing and help fulfil their potential. This book will be invaluable in helping them achieve this." —DAME KELLY HOLMES "This is truly a brilliant book! Having worked with young people for over 25 years in both sport and education, this is quite simply a MUST read!" —DREW POVEY from Channel 4's Educating Greater Manchester "Paul's wonderful book, crammed with insight, action, humour and hope will help you create a better future, not only for yourself but for all of us." —RICHARD GERVER, Speaker, author and education expert "A hugely helpful book for both young people and adults alike. I loved it." —DR KATE MIDDLETON, Psychologist and director of the Mind & Soul Foundation Discover how to make the most of being You! YESSS! The SUMO Secrets to Being a Positive, Confident Teenager uncovers the secrets of overcoming the challenges and also embracing the opportunities of one of life's most difficult stages: the teenage years. YESSS! is full of vibrant, exciting advice that will motivate and equip readers to overcome the insecurities and confusion that can often characterize our teenage years. Sunday Times bestselling author and speaker, Paul McGee aka The SUMO Guy, shows teenagers (and the people who both care for and support them) how to harness practical strategies to: Take responsibility for their lives Own and understand their feelings Build a more positive mindset Develop a healthy image of themselves Realize that it's OK to not always feel OK Recover from setbacks and develop perseverance Aspire, set goals, and dare to dream Perfect for every teenager and all those involved in supporting them, YESSS! shows young people what it's like to live with confidence, resilience, hope, and happiness.

Download or read book The Secret to Teen Power written by Paul Harrington and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-09-16 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Secret has sold millions of copies worldwide. Now, for the first time, The Secret to Teen Power explores the power of the Law of Attraction for a brand-new audience. Ask. Believe. Receive. Since its original publication, The Secret has inspired millions to live extraordinary lives. The Secret to Teen Power explores the Law of Attraction from a teenager’s point of view. All the themes of teenage life – self-image, relationships, school, family, ambitions, values, and dreams – are covered in this all-embracing book. The Secret to Teen Power is crammed with powerful tips and strategies to help young readers discover their purpose, achieve happiness and harmony in every aspect of their lives, and create abundance and joy. In their own language, in words they themselves use, this fantastic new book will empower teenagers all over the world to reach to the stars and to create & live their dreams.

Download or read book Bold Parents Positive Teens written by Karen Dockrey and published by WaterBrook. This book was released on 2002-09-17 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your Teenagers Are Under Attack. Help Them Defend Themselves. The world presents an unflattering, one-sided picture of teenagers–rebellious, alienated, and hostile to adult guidance. Sadly, many Christian parents embrace this myth and refuse to provide the direction their teens hunger for. We want our sons and daughters to make godly choices, but we wrongly assume they have stopped listening to us. It’s hard to know how to lead our changeable and unpredictable teens–or if we should even try. Even well-meaning parents believe the myth that teens do best when they experiment with life and learn from their mistakes. No approach could be more destructive. The stormy years of adolescence are the worst time for parents to back off. This is the time when bad friends, unharnessed emotions, rebellion, and a long list of irreparable mistakes could ruin your teen’s life. More than ever, this is the time our sons and daughters need proactive and confident parents. Don’t Get Overwhelmed. Get Involved. No matter what your parenting history, Bold Parents, Positive Teens shows how you can get confidently back into the game–and stay there. Focusing on ten of the greatest challenges faced by teenagers today, this invaluable guidebook provides the clear direction and commonsense wisdom every parent needs to love and guide their teenagers while effectively addressing their teens’ deepest needs.

Download or read book Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen written by Michelle Icard and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2021-02-23 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fourteen essential conversations to have with your tween and early teenager to prepare them for the emotional, physical, and social challenges ahead, including scripts and advice to keep the communication going and stay connected during this critical developmental window. “This book is a gift to parents and teenagers alike.”—Lisa Damour, PhD, author of Untangled and Under Pressure Trying to convince a middle schooler to listen to you can be exasperating. Indeed, it can feel like the best option is not to talk! But keeping kids safe—and prepared for all the times when you can't be the angel on their shoulder—is about having the right conversations at the right time. From a brain growth and emotional readiness perspective, there is no better time for this than their tween years, right up to when they enter high school. Distilling Michelle Icard's decades of experience working with families, Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen focuses on big, thorny topics such as friendship, sexuality, impulsivity, and technology, as well as unexpected conversations about creativity, hygiene, money, privilege, and contributing to the family. Icard outlines a simple, memorable, and family-tested formula for the best approach to these essential talks, the BRIEF Model: Begin peacefully, Relate to your child, Interview to collect information, Echo what you're hearing, and give Feedback. With wit and compassion, she also helps you get over the most common hurdles in talking to tweens, including: • What phrases invite connection and which irritate kids or scare them off • The best places, times, and situations in which to initiate talks • How to keep kids interested, open, and engaged in conversation • How to exit these chats in a way that keeps kids wanting more Like a Rosetta Stone for your tween's confounding language, Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen is an essential communication guide to helping your child through the emotional, physical, and social challenges ahead and, ultimately, toward teenage success.