Akron Public Library

Provides twenty mind-healthy skills for teenagers, with tips on self-awareness, and how to teach yourself to stay calm and self-confident.

A child psychologist discusses the realities of the parent-child relationship and explains how to give teens a sense of personal responsibility by parenting in a controlled yet relaxed manner.

Defines divorce and its effect on teens. Provides ideas for coping with divorce, returning to a normal life, and helping other teens who may experience a divorce.

Explains how teenagers can move beyond current personal suffering, past problems, and painful memories to understand the importance of making choices, regain control of their lives, and never give up on themselves.

Outlines the "seven deadly habits" of parents with adolescent children and urges them to get real, abandon old strategies that do not work, and adopt the "Choice Theory" of parenting teenagers.

"A self-help guide-cum-journal for self-exploration. Jealousy. Bullying. Anger. Anxiety. Body image issues. Selfies and social media addiction . . . Are you grappling with any of these? Let's be honest, juggling school, extra classes, home, friendships and new relationships can be hard. It's difficult to find balance and really, really tough not to get affected by the 'happy' content we see online. But what is genuine happiness vis-à-vis short-term...

Teens write about their lives with searing honesty in these 29 first-person accounts about cliques, conflicts, and overcoming peer pressure. They will inspire young readers to reflect on their own lives, work through their problems, and learn who they really are. - Publisher Description.

A practical guide to aid anyone striving to help young people through times of struggle, doubt, and confusion. Each chapter follows the same format: What does the struggle look like, how did it happen, how can I help, where do I find additional resources for helping, and when should I refer the adolescent to a professional counselor.