Adolescence can be a difficult time, not only for teenagers, but also for their caretakers. Many parents, teachers, mentors, and guardians feel distanced from their children as they go through their teenaged years. Dr M.W. Johnson proposes most conflicts spawn from a lack of open communication. In this straightforward, practical, and sometimes humorous guide, Johnson examines the everyday language adults' use with their teens and points out how unmindful comments may harm relationships. He provides suggestions for how to hold more positive conversations and how to approach discussions on tough issues, such as body image and sexuality. By reminding us to take our teenagers seriously and become active listeners, the book provides the means necessary for more effective communication.

What could be more fascinating than coming of age in an age that lacked definition? The little town of Peru, Indiana, is the setting for this collection of tales-almost true-that capture the spirit of the awkward transition from the Age of Aquarius to the Digital Age. Share the dreams, ambitions, and even the outright failures of a generation struggled to find itself against the backdrop of cornfields, Midwestern values, and smalltown practicalities that set the stage for their rapidly approaching adulthood.

Human sexuality is one of God s greatest gifts to people. Created By God is a program resource designed to communicate to fifth and sixth graders that we are a fantastic creation made by God. The topics of human sexuality, values, and relationships are approached in a frank, honest, and Bible-based manner. The Parent's Guide isdesigned to help parents understand the Created by God resource, and the parent's role in the program."

The first comprehensive guide to helping teens with autism--from the acclaimed authors of Overcoming Autism
With an estimated half a million Americans under twenty-six on the autism spectrum, this book offers the reassurance, solace, and practical solutions that so many people are searching for. Following up on their work in "Overcoming Autism," which offered advice for teaching young children on the spectrum, Lynn Koegel and Claire LaZebnik now present strategies for working with teens and young adults living with this complex condition. Addressing universal parental concerns, from first crushes and a changing body to how to succeed in college and beyond, "Growing Up on the Spectrum" is a beacon of hope and wisdom for parents, therapists, and educators alike.

This study focused on 18- and 19-year old late adolescents, seeking to increase our understanding of the theoretical frameworks associated with adolescent sexual and contraceptive communicative behavior. Identity and self esteem were used to investigate these antecedents influence on adolescent communication, including communication self efficacy, comfort discussing sex and contraception, and perceived communication self efficacy regarding sex and contraception. This study offered a framework for understanding adolescent communication related to sex and contraception, illustrating that adolescents identity status does increase communication efficacy. However, the results did not confirm a relationship between identity status, and sex and contraceptive discussions.

It isn't easy being a youth in the United States. Our opinions aren't always taken seriously by the adult suits. We come from all walks of life but we are apart of one nation and we have something to say on the direction it's headed. In "We are the Youth of The Nation," you will read the thoughts and beliefs of the future generations of America.

Punished for Purpose is a compelling true-life story of abuse, hardship and inspiration-the vivid tale of a beaten child turned prostitute and heroin addict who could only reconcile her tragic existence as punishment for sins committed in a past life. Close to the ultimate self destruction, she is guided by thirteen people, virtual angels, each of whom crosses her path at exactly the right moment to lead her back to the light. Far beyond coincidence, she can only view it as a sign that her life was meant to be, that she was returned from the darkness for a purpose: To rescue those left behind, to save as many of America's throwaway children as her time on earth will allow.

A complete reproduction of the Jerry Thomas Bartenders Guide.

This how to mix drinks / bon vivant's companion bar guide and bartender's recipe book is special as it shows drinks that would be served to people of the time. This book in its various reprints is accepted to be the first real cocktail book, and includes such classics as Mint Julep and the Daisy.

Problems with your teenager? Here are your solutions! In this book you learn what teenagers need to stay on a positive life path and you find solutions to the most common problems in parent-teen relationships, problems such as: * Lack of communication * Defiance * Lying * Sexual activity * Drug use In this groundbreaking book, Barbara Rose, Ph.D., offers answers she brought through from God to guide parents and caregivers of teens in crucial and potentially lifesaving ways. She includes answers to questions submitted by parents from all walks of life and from all over the world. Follow the compassionate and no-holds-barred guidance in this book and you will create positive changes in your life as a parent and in the life of your teenager.

"Awakening Consciousness: A Boy's Guide " is a workbook designed to encourage inner-strength and growth that will encourage self-security. This action-packed guide is chock full of fun hands-on activities for all ages that will motivate and enhance a path of self-awareness, including: Making your own drum ChakraCizing your body and spirit Finding your totem Practicing the pendulum Discovering your spirit guide Learning how to keep a strong aura Native-American legends and lore
Parents and Educators Rave About "Awakening Consciousness"
"Robin Marvel has done it again This time she has created a book specifically for young boys to attain self-esteem and confidence in their lives. The exercises are experiential, taking the young boy to a higher state of consciousness while having fun."
--Irene Watson, author The Sitting Swing: Finding Wisdom to Know the Difference
"With Awakening Consciousness: A Boy's Guide workbook, boys will have a wonderful time exploring their spiritual side. In fact, I believe adults would enjoy it too "
--Kelly Wallace, professional psychic counselor, author 10 Minutes a Day to a Powerful New Life
"Robin Marvel has turned out a fun book that will increase the self-esteem of boys and remind them of their inherent, spiritual nature."
--Kenneth MacLean, author The Vibrational Universe
"Awakening Consciousness encourages and guides the reader through fun exercises designed to get at the heart of spirituality and the practical application of that knowledge in their lives. Change does indeed begin from the bottom up "
--R. Daniel Noyes, author The Seven Doors
From Marvelous Spirit Press www.AuraSenseGuide.com
Body, Mind & Spirit: Metaphysical Phenomena - Chakras
Body, Mind & Spirit: Parapsychology - ESP (Clairvoyance, Precognition, Telepathy)
Juvenile Nonfiction: Boys & Men

Awakening Consciousness is a workbook designed to encourage spiritual growth on a path of self awareness. The fun hands-on exercises in this motivating, easy to use workbook are for girls of all ages and will encourage great exploration into universal Awareness. In this book you will: Exercise your seven chakras Learn about crystals Discover how to keep a healthy aura Explore your inner self Practice learning the pendulum Create your own future Try aromatherapy with easy to do, fun crafts
Parents and Teachers Acclaim for "Awakening Consciousness"
"Packed with valuable information, Awakening Consciousness lives up to the claim of being the only workbook available for young girls on this topic. I recommend it to any teen looking to find the consciousness within and get in touch with their own purpose in life." Irene Watson, author "The Sitting Swing: Finding Wisdom to Know the Difference"
"With Awakening Consciousness: A Girl's Guide workbook, children will have a wonderful time exploring their spiritual side. In fact, I believe adults would enjoy it too " Kelly Wallace, professional psychic counselor author "10 Minutes a Day to a Powerful New Life "
"I wish I had been given Awakening Consciousness when I was a kid. These fun exercises and activities teach children the skills for loving themselves wholeheartedly and making healthy choices in their daily lives." Tami Brady, author "The Complete Being: Finding and Loving the Real You"
"Awakening Consciousness encourages and guides the reader through fun exercises designed to get at the heart of spirituality and the practical application of that knowledge in their lives. Change does indeed begin from the bottom up " Daniel Noyes, author "The Seven Doors"
Learn more at www.AwakeningGirls.com
"Awakening Consciousness: A Girl's Guide" is Book #4 in the Growing with Love Series from Loving Healing Press www.LovingHealing.com

The Gift of an Ordinary Day is an intimate memoir of a family in transition-boys becoming teenagers, careers ending and new ones opening up, an attempt to find a deeper sense of place, and a slower pace, in a small New England town. It is a story of mid-life longings and discoveries, of lessons learned in the search for home and a new sense of purpose, and the bittersweet intensity of life with teenagers--holding on, letting go.
Poised on the threshold between family life as she's always known it and her older son's departure for college, Kenison is surprised to find that the times she treasures most are the ordinary, unremarkable moments of everyday life, the very moments that she once took for granted, or rushed right through without noticing at all.
The relationships, hopes, and dreams that Kenison illuminates will touch women's hearts, and her words will inspire mothers everywhere as they try to make peace with the inevitable changes in store.

All adopted teens have questions-questions about their adoptive family, about their birth parents, and about how adoption has affected and will continue to affect their lives. But not every adopted teen knows how to approach these questions or how to handle the intense emotions and high stress often associated with them. This guide has answers. Based on true stories, extensive research, and Danea Gorbett's own in addition to her background in psychology and education, "Adopted Teens Only" delivers:

• Suggestions for bringing up sensitive topics with all types of adoptive parents
• Insight on what your adoptive parents might be going through
• True stories of birth mothers
• Practical information on whether and how to search for birth parents
• Seasoned advice on what to expect and how to prepare for reuniting with a birth parent.

High School Astrology explains all the major components of a horoscope (astrology chart) in a step-by-step process. By studying your horoscope, you will discover your inner truth and why you are unique. At the same time you will become familiar with Ageless Wisdom, the ancient philosophical tradition of Western mysticism. You will be empowered to travel the Path of Light that leads to Self-realization.

Based on true events the book is convincing ... have well rounded characters and enough dialog to move the stories along. The readers can almost smell the sunlight in the mountain air.

"This is the first book by Motivational Speaker and Trainer, Brother Marcus. Brother Marcus candidly shares his experiences of growing up on the mean streets of Brooklyn, New York and offers readers four life principles that aided him in keeping his own life on track. This book helps young men to take a hard look at the kind of men they are becoming spiritually, physically, mentally, emotionally, financially, socially and sexually. Brother Marcus hammers away at the pseudo image of manhood that negative rap music and hip hop culture offers young men in today's times. Other topics covered in this book include functional illiteracy and the immeasurable value of reading, developing a work ethic, and transitioning out of their parent's home. Young men get a chance to look ten years into the future and consider where the positive and negative consequences of their actions have brought them."

1. Changes in the Bodily Framework.-During this period the girl's skeleton not only grows remarkably in size, but is also the subject of well-marked alterations and development. Among the most evident changes are those which occur in the shape and inclination of the pelvis. During the years of childhood the female pelvis has a general resemblance to that of the male, but with the advent of puberty the vertical portion of the hip bones becomes expanded and altered in shape, it becomes more curved, and its inner surface looks less directly forward and more towards its fellow bone of the other side. The brim of the pelvis, which in the child is more or less heart-shaped, becomes a wide oval, and consequently the pelvic girdle gains considerably in width. The heads of the thigh bones not only actually, in consequence of growth, but also relatively, in consequence of change of shape in the pelvis, become more widely separated from each other than they are in childhood, and hence the gait and the manner of running alters greatly in the adult woman. At the same time the angle made by the junction of the spinal column with the back of the pelvis, known as the sacro-vertebral angle, becomes better marked, and this also contributes to the development of the characteristic female type.

Laugh at Life with me: Teenagers is a book I have been looking forward to publishing for a long time now. Even though it is a comedy it is also very poignant and holds great importance to me because it tracks the journey of my teenage son through the transition of boy through to teenager. This stage in our lives has certainly proved to be an interesting journey, sometimes a conflict of emotions, ideas, understanding, yet other times the realisation that my son is almost an adult and with this comes all the other positive elements, such as a firmer bonding as friends, a companian, yet in his own right he is emerging into his own identity. He's taller, more handsome and I can see the man he will emerge into and I'm pleased with the pending results. The book takes a look at various aspects of teenage life and growing up both from the perspective of myself as a mother and also from the perspective of my son and how this affects other family members. I have tried to be equally balanced in my views of how we both act, react, sometimes with all the best intentions in the world, yet other times, these intentions are misconstrued and arguments arise. Yet, this is all part and parcel of being a parent and journeying together as a family. So I hope this book not only entertains you, but as always, endears you to seek beyond the humour to identify elements of truth.

This little handbook is full of big advice for living a good adult life. It presents an ethical framework as well as practical pointers on dealing with life's myriad little difficulties. Most of us want our children to grow up into happy, productive adults. We want them to be successful and ethical. Westwell has identified virtues important in leading a good life, with pointers on putting them into effect. Starting with the big topics of honesty and responsibility, this book then takes a look at parenting and the importance of work and finally presents advice for avoiding common pitfalls, such as burning one's bridges and misusing credit cards. There are no long-winded lectures here. All advice is pithy and easy to understand.

Across the country, there's a youth-led rebellion challenging the status quo. In Seattle and Pittsburgh, teenage girls protest against companies that sell sleazy clothing. Online, a nineteen-year-old describes her struggles with her mother, who she feels is pressuring her to lose her virginity. In a small town outside Philadelphia, an eleventh-grade girl, upset over a "dirty book" read aloud in English class, takes her case to the school board. These are not your mother's rebels.
Drawing on numerous studies and interviews, the brilliant Wendy Shalit makes the case that today's virulent "bad girl" mindset truly oppresses young women. She reveals how the media, one's peers, and even parents can undermine girls' quests for their authentic selves, and explains what it means to break from the herd mentality and choose integrity over popularity. Written with sincerity and upbeat humor, "The Good Girl Revolution "rescues the good girl from the realm of mythology and old manners guides to show that today's version is the real rebel. Society may perceive the good girl as "mild," but Shalit demonstrates that she is in fact the opposite. The new female role models are not "people pleasing" or repressed; they are outspoken and reclaiming their individuality. These empowering stories are sure to be an inspiration to teenagers and parents alike. Join the conversation at www.thegoodgirlrevolution.com
Praise for "The Good Girl Revolution"
"[Shalit's] conviction . . . will resonate with and bolster many parents."
"-Publishers Weekly"
"Shalit marshals her evidence with the diligence of a trial lawyer. . . . [She] does not preach; she merely reports on the pockets of girls who aretaking back their innocence."
"-The Globe and Mail"
"[Shalit is] a passionate defender of modesty and chastity-and [she is also] provocative and rebellious."
"-Toronto Star"
"[Shalit is] a prodigy at cracking the codes of culture."
"-Newsweek"
"Stands out . . . in its championing of 'new role models' . . . who are taking a stand against the excesses of the Sexual Revolution."
-"The Washington Times"
"A work of art. Wendy Shalit single-handedly transforms the way we view sexuality, and she is outrageously right-on. This is a book celebrating what women truly are and can be: loved, loving, strong, and complex. Shalit is a woman of high intellect, yet her arguments are witty, hip and logically presented (and she is also truly very funny!) making this book accessible and profound for the young and mature reader alike."
--Dr. Mayim Bialik, neuroscientist at UCLA and former "Blossom" star
"When Wendy Shalit wrote "A Return To Modesty" in 1999, she knew which way the cultural winds were blowing. Since that time, the sleaze factor in our culture has worsened in ways about which numbers of people now express dismay. But in this book, Wendy Shalit has documented voices of real girls who are raising important questions about the culture around them. Many of these individual girls are taking action to counter this prevailing culture--putting a new slant on counter-cultural! "The Good Girl Revolution" profiles girls and young women who think for themselves. They are proud of who and what they are, and are making the choices that will allow them to continue to feel this way."
--Dr. Patricia Dalton, clinical psychologist in practice in Washington, D.C.
"Here we are, decades after the feminist revolution, and yet crude self-display - of a kind that makes the daring of the 1960s seem quaint - is considered something that a "normal" college girl might eagerly choose to do for a stranger with a camera and a release form. What is going on? "We continually malign the good girl as 'repressed, '" notes Wendy Shalit, "while the bad girl is (wrongly) perceived as intrinsically expressing her individuality and somehow proving her sexuality."
-"The Wall Street Journal," reviewed by Pia Catton
"Even-tempered, sweetly reasonable, and full of pleasing glints of dry wit. . . an intelligent, illuminating, and unexpectedly optimistic book about those young women who have chosen to opt out of the revolution."
-"Contentions," reviewed by Terry Teachout
"Charming, moving, sometimes heartbreaking...brave and wonderful."
--"Commentary
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." . .throws into detailed, sickening relief the actual content the average girl in North America is subjected to from birth onwards in the determination to make her "bad." . . A solid researcher, citing wide-ranging statistical, professional and anecdotal testimony, Shalit builds a persuasive case for promiscuity's harsher toll on women than men."
-"The National Post," reviewed by Barbara Kay
"The culture has not yet carved out a space for women to indulge their own fantasies rather than to fulfill those of men. Feminism has not finished its job; a version of nonmushy, nonmarital sex that makes women feel good about themselves is still hard to achieve. Yet as a feminist, it's hard for me to concede these things to Shalit. . . ."
-"The Nation," reviewed by Nona Willis-Aronowitz
"Shalit believes that too many girls and women have been denied a happy ending because, post-sexual revolution, we now believe it's good to be bad. . . .To make her point, Shalit roves through the bordello of popular culture, sweeping up unpleasant bits of evidence. She begins with Bratz dolls, a scantily clad line of playthings aimed at young girls, and goes as far as the "Girls Gone Wild" phenomenon, in which young women who ought to know better get drunk and take off their clothes and make lots of money for ungentlemanly types who sell videotapes of them. . . Shalit tells me to take heart, though, because there's a new sexual revolution a-brewing -- one in which sex is supposed to be a meaningful act between two people who actually care about each other. It's tempting to mock her, but what's so silly about the idea of self-respect and finding one's soul mate? Nothing, even if you're more the 'Sex and the City' type than the virgin-till-marriage type."
--"Washington Post Book World," reviewed by Jennifer Howard

Just mentioning "the teenage years" can send shivers up a parent's spine, but the difficulties others have had with communication, behavior, schooling, and launching their teen into adulthood need not affect your family.

With Parenting Teens, Dr. Clifford L. Johnson, a twenty-year veteran of the educational system, including ten years as a school counselor, presents ten succinct tips for helping your teen succeed. Dr. Johnson has designed this compact guide to be read and then reread so that you can easily internalize the material. Readings will guide you on how to acquire good communication skills, establish positive study habits, direct you in finding a mentor for your teen, and locating summer programs, in addition to preparing your teen for college entrance exams. After counseling thousands of parents and teens, Dr. Johnson has distilled the key strategies you need to help your teen navigate social, academic, and family issues.

Use this book as a starting place for informative discussions with your teen about getting and staying on track. In Parenting Teens: Ten Secrets to Making Your Teenager More Successful in High School and Beyond you will find that each chapter presents ideas to discuss and provides suggestions on how to give your teenager the edge that's essential in today's competitive environment.

When your child gets the news that Santa is not real, will you be ready with the right answer? This is a story of how one child got the news and how her grandfather eased her pain.
Gianna had crept down the stairs to watch Santa place presents under the tree every Christmas morning since she can remember. When a neighboring parent decides to inform her that Santa is just a man in a costume and he isn't real at all, her world collapses and she feels cheated. Not wanting this to have an effect on his granddaughter's Christmas Spirit, her grandfather sets a plan into action that would ease her pain and renew her trust. The results were much more than he had expected. There are surely many stories of how this family issue is handled. This is only one of them that worked.