Going through puberty and adolescence presents unwelcome changes for many transgender youth, and this book provides advice to parents of transgender teens to help them understand what their child is experiencing and feeling during this challenging time.Addressing common fears and concerns that parents of transgender teens share, the book guides them through steps they can take with their child, including advice on hormones and surgery and how to transition socially. It addresses th...

There are growing numbers of youth who identify as transgender, and as a result, clinicians and counselors are in need of an informed resource that covers the basics of gender identity and expression. This book responds to that need by setting out clear advice and support on working with transgender and non-binary youth with regard to their identity, mental health, personal and family life and their medical and social transition as well as offering additional resources and reading lists.

Chris Beck played high school football. He bought a motorcycle, much to his mother’s dismay, at age 17. He grew up to become a U.S. Navy SEAL, serving our country for twenty years on thirteen deployments, including seven combat deployments, and ultimately earned a Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. To everyone who saw him, he was a hero. A warrior. A man.But underneath his burly beard, Chris had a secret, one that had been buried deep inside his heart since he was a little boy—one a...

An unparalleled exploration of the mysteries underlying women's sexuality that rivals the culture-shifting Kinsey Report, from two of America's leading research psychologistsDo women have sex simply to reproduce or display their affection? When University of Texas at Austin clinical psychologist Cindy M. Meston and evolutionary psychologist David M. Buss joined forces to investigate the underlying sexual motivations of women, what they found astonished them.

Hurt provided a vivid and insightful view into the world of today's teenagers. Now leading youth ministry expert Chap Clark substantially updates and revises his groundbreaking bestseller (over 55,000 copies sold). Hurt 2.0 features a new chapter on youth at society's margins and new material on social networking and gaming. Each chapter has been thoroughly revised with new research, statistics, quotations, and documentation.Praise for the first edition

What kind of sexual person lurks under that innocent demeanor of yours?Which of the following best describes your erotic personality?The Escapist * The Romantic * The Cuckold * The WandererThe Top * The Bottom * The Name-Dropper * The Show-Off *The Watcher * The Partier * The Student * The Risk TakerDare to find out what you really want? What your partner needs?With this ultimate sex quiz and in-depth analysis, seasoned sexual-personal...

**A clinical psychologist and author of The Defining Decade takes us into the world of the supernormal: those who soar to unexpected heights after childhood adversity."Compelling and hopeful." —Kirkus Reviews"Supernormal's inspiring message and Jay's portraits of how to act on it make this a valuable and important book." ―Shelf Awareness**Whether it is the loss of a parent to death or divorce; bullying; alcoholism or drug abuse in the home...

From the New York Times best-selling author of Love & Respect comes the definitive book for mothers and sons. Love is important, but it is respect that is the key to your son’s heart.Dads and their boys are often best buddies. But what's the key to a successful and healthy mother-son bond? Informed by relevant scripture and up-to-date psychological research, Emerson Eggerichs, Ph.D., explores this foundational relationship to show how lov...

Even parents who deeply love their teen don’t always know how to express that love in a way that makes their teen feel loved and accepted. In How to Really Love Your Teen, Dr. Campbell helps you create a balanced approach to parenting in the teen years. The skills you learn in this book will help you:• Communicate unconditional love• Handle teenage anger … and your own• Deal with adolescent depression• Establish loving communication even when your teen...

Self-harm and suicidal behaviours are increasingly common in young people, but are often hidden. A Short Introduction to Helping Children and Young People Who Self-Harm aims to show parents, carers and professionals how they can support young people through these difficult times, as well as how to find specialist professional help. The author uses an easy-to-read, jargon free and positive approach to tackle the stigma attached to self-harm and suicidal behaviour. This book combines case st...

A generation ago, fewer than 5 percent of girls started puberty before the age of 8; today, that percentage has more than doubled. Early puberty is not just a matter of physical transformation—it’s also deeply psychological, with a myriad of effects that can put a girl at higher risk for behavioral problems and long-term health challenges.In this reassuring and empowering guide, Louise Greenspan, MD, and Julianna Deardorff, PhD—two leading experts on the root causes and potential c...

Afraid to set foot inside a dirty sex shop?Don't want anything incriminating popping up in your browser history?No worries! Now you can learn all about sex toys -- from the mild to the wild -- all within the confines of this educational ebook for adults.This book will change your mind about sex toys once and for all!Instead of keeping them off-limits inside a box, you can explore all kinds of toys up close and personal. Learn what each toy does and ...