Kiowa County Public Library District

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.

"The teenage years are hard for everyone. Physical changes in your child create a lot of ups and downs. Yet as a parent, you don't have to feel helpless. Let Gary Chapman help you guide your child through this challenging yet rewarding new stage of life"-- "Help your child navigate the teenage years and become a mature adult.The transition from childhood to adulthood is hard for everyone. Physical changes-on the inside as well as the outside-make...

Teaching social skills to your teen.

Two fifteen-year-olds, Rosie and Asher, upset over the various unhappy circumstances of their lives in the Australian city of Perth, decide to run away.

Three girls from different worlds with one thing in common: They were born to be wild. Robin... With a mom who's more absorbed in her singing career than in her own daughter, Robin's left to her own devices when the two move to Nashville. That's where her mom hopes to strike gold -- and where Robin finds nothing but trouble. Teal... This rich girl will do anything to get her parents' attention...even break the law. But after she takes things too far...

"Kids are growing up with nearly unlimited access to social media and eveything you can find on the internet. As a result, as early as eight years old, children are exposed to information, thoughts, and emotions that they are developmentally unprepared to process. Your typical "teen parenting" tactics for thirteen-year-olds is now years too late. Dr. Duffy...offers breakthrough advice for parents raising children who are growing up quickly and, as...

Combines real-life scenarios, practical strategies, and helpful advice into a guide for parents on how to cope with the special challenges of dealing with teenagers.