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Series
Adolescent cultures school and society volume 16
Publisher
Peter Lang
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Author
Series
Publisher
Praeger
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
"Through the implementation of psychological research and basic theories, Johnson and Malow-Iroff expertly assess each specific risk behavior as it correlates with demographics, socio-economic statuses, and cultural factors surrounding today's youth. In addition, this book provides resources for handling harmful situations facing adolescents, offering practical and straightforward methods to aid one in negotiating positive paths for those in distress....
Author
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Discusses the most recent breakthroughs in adolescent brain research as they relate to social networking, drugs, mental health, driving, and other aspects of teen life, in a guide to understanding and dealing with teen behaviors.
Author
Language
English
Description
"Lisa Damour, Ph.D., director of the internationally renowned Laurel School's Center for Research on Girls, pulls back the curtain on the teenage years and shows why your daughter's erratic and confusing behavior is actually healthy, necessary, and natural. Untangled explains what's going on, prepares parents for what's to come, and lets them know when it's time to worry"--Amazon.com.
Author
Publisher
Free Press
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
A science-based guide to developmental changes within teenage brains explains how they affect behavior, offering advice to parents and educators on how to better understand, communicate, and stay connected with young people while managing their erratic behavior and helping them to resist destructive impulses.
Author
Publisher
Three Rivers Press
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
For many parents the thought of the teen years holds dread: teens are obstinate, inconsiderate, and defiant; they sulk and stress; they are prone to bad decisions and unreasonable behavior. Yet, although the word teenager has become synonymous with trouble, the evidence is clear: the bad rap on adolescents is an undeserved one. Here, child development specialist Lerner dismantles old myths and redefines normal adolescence. His work reveals that in...
