psychological aspects

Offers information to parents on what to expect from their adolescent in terms of emotional, cognitive, moral, physical, and behavioral development; discussing some of the milestones and concerns common to all parent-teen relationships.

Shows how to deal with different kinds of fathers including: imprisoned fathers, gay fathers, physically challenged fathers, sports fanatic fathers, divorced fathers, stepfathers, adoptive fathers, previously abused fathers, and alcoholic fathers.

Tells how to deal with grief and death when a parent dies.

Young people talk about the effects of a suicide on them and on friends and family members. Includes a section on a suicide hot line.

Applies the principles of Gallwey's inner game theory for overcoming tension, self-doubt, fear of failure, and anxiety, to teaching, performing, and listening to music.

Offers parents of overweight children advice on how they can help their child lose weight and cope with the emotional and physical issues surrounding obesity in adolescents.

Uses letters, stories, and informational text to help children cope with moving to a new home.

Describes the feelings that you might have when your pet dies and discusses how to cope with these feelings.