Adolescence in Family & Relationships & Nonfiction eBooks

Unconditional Parenting

Moving from Rewards and Punishments to Love and Reason

by Alfie Kohn ...

A groundbreaking approach to parenting by nationally respected educator Alfie Kohn that gives parents “powerful alternatives to help children become their most caring, responsible selves” (Adele Faber, New York Times bestselling author) by switching the dynamic from doing things to children to working with them.Most parenting guides begin with the question “How can we get kids to do what they're ... Read more

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A groundbreaking approach to parenting by nationally respected educator Alfie Kohn that gives parents “powerful alternatives to help children become their most caring, responsible selves” (Adele Faber, New York Times bestselling author) by switching the dynamic from doing things to children to working with them.Most parenting guides begin with the question “How can we get kids to do what they're
... Read more
Smartphone Nation

Building Digital Boundaries When Offline Isn't an Option

by Kaitlyn Regehr PhD ...

**“A candid, rigorous, and witty read on how to stop digital devices from wreaking havoc on our lives. As a leading expert on social media and internet policy, Kaitlyn Regehr illuminates what we can do—individually and collectively—to put our smartphones in their place.”—Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and host of the podcast Re:ThinkingA transformative guide to ... Read more

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**“A candid, rigorous, and witty read on how to stop digital devices from wreaking havoc on our lives. As a leading expert on social media and internet policy, Kaitlyn Regehr illuminates what we can do—individually and collectively—to put our smartphones in their place.”—Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and host of the podcast Re:ThinkingA transformative guide to
... Read more
What About Men?

A Feminist Answers the Question

by Caitlin Moran ...

An Instant #1 Sunday Times bestsellerWith her signature candor and wit, New York Times bestselling author Caitlin Moran attempts to answer society’s weirdly unasked question: What About Men?Like anyone offering cultural commentary on the problems of girls and women in public, Caitlin Moran has often been confronted with the question: "But what about men?" And at first, tbh, she dgaf. Boys, and men ... Read more

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An Instant #1 Sunday Times bestsellerWith her signature candor and wit, New York Times bestselling author Caitlin Moran attempts to answer society’s weirdly unasked question: What About Men?Like anyone offering cultural commentary on the problems of girls and women in public, Caitlin Moran has often been confronted with the question: "But what about men?" And at first, tbh, she dgaf. Boys, and men
... Read more
Masterminds and Wingmen

Helping Our Boys Cope with Schoolyard Power, Locker-Room Tests, Girlfriends, andthe New Rules of Boy World

by Rosalind Wiseman ...

A landmark book that reveals the way boys think and that shows parents, educators and coaches how to reach out and help boys overcome their most common and difficult challenges -- by the bestselling author who changed our conception of adolescent girls.Do you constantly struggle to pull information from your son, student, or athlete, only to encounter mumbling or evasive assurances such as “It’s ... Read more

$11.99 USD

A landmark book that reveals the way boys think and that shows parents, educators and coaches how to reach out and help boys overcome their most common and difficult challenges -- by the bestselling author who changed our conception of adolescent girls.Do you constantly struggle to pull information from your son, student, or athlete, only to encounter mumbling or evasive assurances such as “It’s
... Read more
Alone Together

Why We Expect More from Technology and Less from Each Other

by Sherry Turkle ...

A groundbreaking book by one of the most important thinkers of our time shows how technology is warping our social lives and our inner onesTechnology has become the architect of our intimacies. Online, we fall prey to the illusion of companionship, gathering thousands of Twitter and Facebook friends, and confusing tweets and wall posts with authentic communication. But this relentless connection ... Read more

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A groundbreaking book by one of the most important thinkers of our time shows how technology is warping our social lives and our inner onesTechnology has become the architect of our intimacies. Online, we fall prey to the illusion of companionship, gathering thousands of Twitter and Facebook friends, and confusing tweets and wall posts with authentic communication. But this relentless connection
... Read more
Protecting the Gift

Keeping Children and Teenagers Safe (and Parents Sane)

by Gavin De Becker ...

Safety skills for children outside the homeWarning signs of sexual abuseHow to screen baby-sitters and choose schoolsStrategies for keeping teenagers safe from violenceAll parents face the same challenges when it comes to their children's safety: whom to trust, whom to distrust, what to believe, what to doubt, what to fear, and what not to fear. In this empowering book, Gavin de Becker, the nation ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Safety skills for children outside the homeWarning signs of sexual abuseHow to screen baby-sitters and choose schoolsStrategies for keeping teenagers safe from violenceAll parents face the same challenges when it comes to their children's safety: whom to trust, whom to distrust, what to believe, what to doubt, what to fear, and what not to fear. In this empowering book, Gavin de Becker, the nation
... Read more
The Anxious Generation

How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness

by Jonathan Haidt ...

THE ACCLAIMED #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER with over two million copies sold • A must-read for all parents: the generation-defining investigation into the collapse of youth mental health in the era of smartphones, social media, and big tech—and a plan for a healthier, freer childhood.**Named one of the best books of the year by The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times Book Review, The ... Read more

$13.99 USD

THE ACCLAIMED #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER with over two million copies sold • A must-read for all parents: the generation-defining investigation into the collapse of youth mental health in the era of smartphones, social media, and big tech—and a plan for a healthier, freer childhood.**Named one of the best books of the year by The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times Book Review, The
... Read more
Everything I Know About Love

A Memoir

by Dolly Alderton ...

New York Times BestsellerLike Bridget Jones’ Diary but all true— a wildly funny, occasionally heartbreaking coming-of-age memoir from the funny, sharp British journalist and podcast host, who Elizabeth Gilbert calls “a sparkling Roman candle of talent.”“The older you get, the more baggage you carry. When you date at twenty-five, everyone walks into the bar with a very neat, light carry-on. When ... Read more

$14.49 USD

New York Times BestsellerLike Bridget Jones’ Diary but all true— a wildly funny, occasionally heartbreaking coming-of-age memoir from the funny, sharp British journalist and podcast host, who Elizabeth Gilbert calls “a sparkling Roman candle of talent.”“The older you get, the more baggage you carry. When you date at twenty-five, everyone walks into the bar with a very neat, light carry-on. When
... Read more
The Drama of the Gifted Child

The Search for the True Self

by Alice Miller ...

The classic work on the enduring effects of childhood trauma“Rare and compelling in its compassion and its unassuming eloquence.” —New YorkWhy are many of the most successful people plagued by feelings of emptiness and alienation? This wise and profound book has provided millions of readers with an answer—and has helped them to apply it to their own lives.Far too many of us had to learn as ... Read more

$11.99 USD

The classic work on the enduring effects of childhood trauma“Rare and compelling in its compassion and its unassuming eloquence.” —New YorkWhy are many of the most successful people plagued by feelings of emptiness and alienation? This wise and profound book has provided millions of readers with an answer—and has helped them to apply it to their own lives.Far too many of us had to learn as
... Read more
After the Falls

Coming of Age in the Sixties

by Catherine Gildiner ...

The vivid and touching sequel to the bestselling memoir Too Close to the Falls.It's 1960 and twelve-year-old Cathy McClure has just been thrown out of Catholic school for-among other transgressions-filling the holy water fount with vodka. In the hopes of giving Cathy a fresh start away from their small town, the McClures leave behind Niagara Falls and the family pharmacy to start over in suburban ... Read more

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The vivid and touching sequel to the bestselling memoir Too Close to the Falls.It's 1960 and twelve-year-old Cathy McClure has just been thrown out of Catholic school for-among other transgressions-filling the holy water fount with vodka. In the hopes of giving Cathy a fresh start away from their small town, the McClures leave behind Niagara Falls and the family pharmacy to start over in suburban
... Read more
Raising Sons: The Keys to Raising Healthy Sons and Helping them Become Extraordinary Men

A+ Parenting

by Joseph R. Parker ...

Series series A+ Parenting
Have you wondered if you're making the right decisions when it comes to raising your son?Over the last years, there has been a lot of confusion about the role of boys and men in our society. It's easy to see why parents are left with lots of unanswered questions when they're raising their sons.Raising boys the right way through positive parenting can help them become responsible and balanced ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Have you wondered if you're making the right decisions when it comes to raising your son?Over the last years, there has been a lot of confusion about the role of boys and men in our society. It's easy to see why parents are left with lots of unanswered questions when they're raising their sons.Raising boys the right way through positive parenting can help them become responsible and balanced
... Read more
Remaining You While Raising Them

The Secret Art of Confident Motherhood

by Alli Worthington ...

A guilt-free guide that strips away the myths you've believed about motherhood and offers you a new way to think--about your kids, yourself, and being the mom you've always wanted to be.A recent Barna study stated that 80 percent of mothers are stressed out, 70 percent are tired, and 56 percent are overcommitted. This book is for them: every mom who feels overwhelmed, worried, stressed, ... Read more

$12.99 USD

A guilt-free guide that strips away the myths you've believed about motherhood and offers you a new way to think--about your kids, yourself, and being the mom you've always wanted to be.A recent Barna study stated that 80 percent of mothers are stressed out, 70 percent are tired, and 56 percent are overcommitted. This book is for them: every mom who feels overwhelmed, worried, stressed,
... Read more
I Wish I'd Known

Young People, Drugs and Decisions: A Guide for Parents and Carers

by Fiona Spargo-Mabbs ...

**'SUCH AN IMPORTANT BOOK... ESSENTIAL READING FOR PARENTS' Gabby Logan**'INCREDIBLY POWERFUL... A MUST-READ' Victoria DerbyshireWhen Dan died, I realised many things.I realised drugs were closer to our door than I'd thought.I realised drugs have become normalised for young people.I realised drugs are more affordable, accessible and available than ever before.... ... Read more

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**'SUCH AN IMPORTANT BOOK... ESSENTIAL READING FOR PARENTS' Gabby Logan**'INCREDIBLY POWERFUL... A MUST-READ' Victoria DerbyshireWhen Dan died, I realised many things.I realised drugs were closer to our door than I'd thought.I realised drugs have become normalised for young people.I realised drugs are more affordable, accessible and available than ever before....
... Read more
Developmental Assessment of the School-Aged Child with Developmental Disabilities

A Clinician's Guide

by M. S. Thambirajah ...

Children and adolescents with emotional and behavioural problems who are referred to mental health services for assessment often have undiagnosed mild learning disabilities, and this guide is written for clinicians involved in making such assessments.It provides full guidance on common developmental disorders and their assessment, focusing on mild to moderate disabilities in the school-aged child. ... Read more

$63.09 USD

Children and adolescents with emotional and behavioural problems who are referred to mental health services for assessment often have undiagnosed mild learning disabilities, and this guide is written for clinicians involved in making such assessments.It provides full guidance on common developmental disorders and their assessment, focusing on mild to moderate disabilities in the school-aged child.
... Read more
Homeschooled

A New York Times Bestselling Memoir and Read with Jenna Pick

by Stefan Merrill Block ...

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! • A READ WITH JENNA TODAY SHOW BOOK CLUB PICK • A heartbreaking, empowering, often hilarious debut memoir about a mother’s all-consuming love, a son’s perilous quest to discover the world beyond the front door and the unregulated homeschool system that impacts millions like him*A BookRiot Best Book of the Year**A BookPage Memoir of the Year*<b... ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! • A READ WITH JENNA TODAY SHOW BOOK CLUB PICK • A heartbreaking, empowering, often hilarious debut memoir about a mother’s all-consuming love, a son’s perilous quest to discover the world beyond the front door and the unregulated homeschool system that impacts millions like him*A BookRiot Best Book of the Year**A BookPage Memoir of the Year*<b...
... Read more
What Time is Noon?

Hilarious Texts, Ridiculous Feedback, and Not-So-Subtle Advice from Teenagers

by Chip Leighton ...

The instant New York Times bestseller from the TikTok creator of “Texts from my College Freshman.”Chip Leighton started performing online as a lark, and not because he “craved validation through TikTok” as his daughter claimed (with snark). When sharing the funny, weird, crazy things his kids said and texted, he quickly learned he was not alone. Since launching, his channel has become the go-to ... Read more

$12.99 USD

The instant New York Times bestseller from the TikTok creator of “Texts from my College Freshman.”Chip Leighton started performing online as a lark, and not because he “craved validation through TikTok” as his daughter claimed (with snark). When sharing the funny, weird, crazy things his kids said and texted, he quickly learned he was not alone. Since launching, his channel has become the go-to
... Read more
This Is Not About Running

A Memoir

by Mary Cain ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERBy one of the fastest runners of her generation, an affecting, brutally honest memoir of elite sports gone wrong—and a clear-eyed call for how parents, coaches, and young athletes themselves can build a healthier youth sports culture.Few women have ever run 800 meters in under two minutes. Even fewer people have taken on running’s abusive training culture and won. Mary ... Read more

$14.99 USD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERBy one of the fastest runners of her generation, an affecting, brutally honest memoir of elite sports gone wrong—and a clear-eyed call for how parents, coaches, and young athletes themselves can build a healthier youth sports culture.Few women have ever run 800 meters in under two minutes. Even fewer people have taken on running’s abusive training culture and won. Mary
... Read more
License to Parent

How My Career As a Spy Helped Me Raise Resourceful, Self-Sufficient Kids

by Christina Hillsberg, Ryan Hillsberg ...

"If Mr. and Mrs. Smith had kids and wrote a parenting book, this is what you'd get: a practical guide for how to utilize key spy tactics to teach kids important life skills--from self-defense to effective communication to conflict resolution." --Working MotherChristina was a single, successful CIA analyst with a burgeoning career in espionage when she met fellow spy, Ryan, a hotshot field ... Read more

$4.99 USD

"If Mr. and Mrs. Smith had kids and wrote a parenting book, this is what you'd get: a practical guide for how to utilize key spy tactics to teach kids important life skills--from self-defense to effective communication to conflict resolution." --Working MotherChristina was a single, successful CIA analyst with a burgeoning career in espionage when she met fellow spy, Ryan, a hotshot field
... Read more
Guardian of Eden

by Leslie DuBois ...

What would you do if you had one chance to kill the man who abused your twelve-year-old sister?No Judge. No Jury. No witnesses.Seventeen-year-old child prodigy Garrett Anthony has to answer that question. As he holds a gun to the head of his sister’s rapist, he flashes back to his traumatic past: five-years-old in a foster home, seven-years-old stealing food to survive, and sixteen-years-old ... Read more

$3.99 USD

What would you do if you had one chance to kill the man who abused your twelve-year-old sister?No Judge. No Jury. No witnesses.Seventeen-year-old child prodigy Garrett Anthony has to answer that question. As he holds a gun to the head of his sister’s rapist, he flashes back to his traumatic past: five-years-old in a foster home, seven-years-old stealing food to survive, and sixteen-years-old
... Read more
Joyful Courage: Calming the Drama and Taking Control of Your Parenting Journey

by Casey O'Roarty ...

Parenting is messy.Alongside all of the joy comes an emotional freight train full of challenges and frustration. Your child can instantly trigger strong emotional reactions that leave you feeling angry and out of control. What if you didn't respond so emotionally every time? What if you could learn to be more present to the experience you were having? Might you begin to feel like a better parent ... Read more

$8.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Parenting is messy.Alongside all of the joy comes an emotional freight train full of challenges and frustration. Your child can instantly trigger strong emotional reactions that leave you feeling angry and out of control. What if you didn't respond so emotionally every time? What if you could learn to be more present to the experience you were having? Might you begin to feel like a better parent
... Read more
Good Grief, the Ground

by Margaret Ray ...

Margaret Ray is pulling back the curtains on our societal performance of culture, guiding an exposing light to the daily performance that is life in a woman’s body.Selected by Stephanie Burt as the winner of the A. Poulin Jr. Poetry Prize, Ray’s Good Grief, the Ground interrogates the everyday violences nonchalantly inflicted unto women through personal, political, and national lenses. Moving ... Read more

$8.99 USD

Margaret Ray is pulling back the curtains on our societal performance of culture, guiding an exposing light to the daily performance that is life in a woman’s body.Selected by Stephanie Burt as the winner of the A. Poulin Jr. Poetry Prize, Ray’s Good Grief, the Ground interrogates the everyday violences nonchalantly inflicted unto women through personal, political, and national lenses. Moving
... Read more
How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes

Science-Based Strategies for Better Parenting--from Tots to Teens

by Melinda Wenner Moyer ...

How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes is a clear, actionable, sometimes humorous (but always science-based) guide for parents on how to shape their kids into honest, kind, generous, confident, independent, and resilient people...who just might save the world one day.As an award-winning science journalist, Melinda Wenner Moyer was regularly asked to investigate and address all kinds of parenting ... Read more

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How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes is a clear, actionable, sometimes humorous (but always science-based) guide for parents on how to shape their kids into honest, kind, generous, confident, independent, and resilient people...who just might save the world one day.As an award-winning science journalist, Melinda Wenner Moyer was regularly asked to investigate and address all kinds of parenting
... Read more
Reviving Ophelia 25th Anniversary Edition

Saving the Selves of Adolescent Girls

by Sara Gilliam, Mary Pipher PhD ...

The 25th anniversary edition of the iconic book, revised and updated for 21st-century adolescent girls and their families.**In 1994, Reviving Ophelia was published, and it shone a much-needed spotlight on the problems faced by adolescent girls. The book became iconic and helped to reframe the national conversation about what author Mary Pipher called "a girl-poisoning culture" surrounding ... Read more

$10.99 USD

The 25th anniversary edition of the iconic book, revised and updated for 21st-century adolescent girls and their families.**In 1994, Reviving Ophelia was published, and it shone a much-needed spotlight on the problems faced by adolescent girls. The book became iconic and helped to reframe the national conversation about what author Mary Pipher called "a girl-poisoning culture" surrounding
... Read more
A Brother's Journey

Surviving a Childhood of Abuse

by Richard B. Pelzer ...

In A Child Called "It," David Pelzer shared the harrowing story of his abusive childhood. Now, his brother Richard reveals a horrifying glimpse behind closed doors -- and shares a message of strength and resilience.Mom has no one like David around to beat on anymore. I am more afraid of her than ever...I get in more trouble for anything I do or say. Now I find that I'm always in trouble and I don ... Read more

$9.99 USD

In A Child Called "It," David Pelzer shared the harrowing story of his abusive childhood. Now, his brother Richard reveals a horrifying glimpse behind closed doors -- and shares a message of strength and resilience.Mom has no one like David around to beat on anymore. I am more afraid of her than ever...I get in more trouble for anything I do or say. Now I find that I'm always in trouble and I don
... Read more

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