adolescent psychology

Provides guidance for developing a personal set of values during adolescence.

Explores the nature of self-esteem, describes strategies for building confidence, and discusses the correlation between confidence and success.

Offers practical advice to teenagers on overcoming hardships, facing problems head-on, and rising above their circumstances to achieve greatness.

The authors use text, quizzes, exercises, and letters to present information about relationships with parents and friends, self-awareness, peer pressure, and other concerns of teenage girls.

Offers parents of ten- to fifteen-year-olds advice on how to cope with the changing moods and attitudes of early adolescence.

Examines teen culture both inside and outside of the home; tells the stories of families who have become involved in downward spirals; offers advice on how parents can take positive steps on behalf of their teens and themselves; and includes a guide to making decisions about selecting appropriate placement programs for teens.

This book is a collection of stories of young girls who have to deal with traumatic problems including depression, substance abuse, or the death of a loved one and who learn that they are valuable people who deserve love and support.

Provides information designed to help young people make smart choices about relationships, discussing the potential benefits and consequences of certain actions.

Actress Kim Catrell answers questions posed to her over the years by teenage girls, offering advice on self-esteem, weight issues, family, friendship, beauty, and other topics, and sharing memories of her experiences growing up.

Describes normal life stresses as well as the symptoms and treatments of a variety of mental health problems.