Parents and Teens

A Guide to Resources at the Evanston Public Library

Coping with a Teenager

Barkley, Russell. Your Defiant Teen : 10 Steps To Resolve Conflict And Rebuild Your Relationship. 2008. (649.125 Barkl.R)

Bradley, Michael. Yes, Your Teen Is Crazy! : Loving Your Kid Without Losing Your Mind. 2002. (649.125 Bradl.M)

Conlon, Faith. I Wanna Be Sedated : 30 Writers On Parenting Teenagers. 2005. (649.125 Iwanna)

Daodes, Joanne. Parenting Jewish Teens : A Guide For The Perplexed. 2007. (296.74 Doade.J)

Doe, Mimi. Nurturing Your Teenager's Soul : A Practical Approach To Raising A Kind, Honorable, Compassionate Teen. 2004. (649.125 Doe.M)

Elias, Maurice J. Raising Emotionally Intelligent Teenagers : Parenting With Love, Laughter, And Limits. 2000. (649.125 Elias.M)

Faber, Adele. How To Talk So Teens Will Listen & Listen So Teens Will Talk. 2005. (306.874 Faber.A)

Ginsburg, Kenneth R. A Parent's Guide To Building Resilience In Children And Teens : Giving Your Child Roots And Wings. 2006. (649.1 Ginsb.K)

Godfrey, Neale S. Money Still Doesn't Grow On Trees : A Parent's Guide To Raising Financially Responsible Teenagers And Young Adults. 2004. (332.024 Godfr.N)

Gore, Ariel. Whatever, Mom : Hip Mama's Guide To Raising A Teenager. 2004. (306.8743 Gore.A)

Hutchins, David. Courageous Parenting : The Passionate Pursuit Of Your Teen's Heart. 2000. (649.125 Hutch.D)

Kelsey, Candice M. Generation MySpace : Helping Your Teen Survive Online Adolescence. 2007. (305.235 Kelse.C)

Levine, Madeline. The Price Of Privilege : How Parental Pressure And Material Advantage Are Creating A Generation Of Disconnected And Unhappy Kids. 2006. (649.156 Levin.M)

Linderman, Mike. The Teen Whisperer : How To Break Through The Silence And Secrecy Of Teenage Life. 2007. (649.125 Linde.M)

Lippincott, Jenifer. 7 Things Your Teenager Won't Tell You : And How To Talk About Them Anyway. 2005. (649.125 Lippi.J)

McMahon, Tom. Teen Tips : A Practical Survival Guide For Parents With Kids 11-19. 2003. (x649.125 Mcmah.T)

Melton, Barbara. What In The World Are Your Kids Doing Online? : How To Understand The Electronic World Your Children Live In. 2007. (004.678 Melto.B)

Nolte, Dorothy. Teenagers Learn What They Live : Parenting To Inspire Integrity & Independence. 2002. (649.125 Nolte.D)

Riera, Michael. Uncommon Sense For Parents With Teenagers. 2004. (649.125 Riera.M 2004)

Stepp, Laura Sessions. Our Last Best Shot : Guiding Our Children Through Early Adolescence. 2000. (305.235 Stepp.L)

Vos Savant, Marilyn. Growing Up : A Classic American Childhood : What Kids Should Know Before They Leave Home. 2002. (649.1 Vossa.M)

Raising a Healthy Teen

Emsellem, Helene. Snooze-- Or Lose! : 10 "no-war" Ways To Improve Your Teen's Sleep Habits. 2006. (616.8498 Emsel.H)

Esherick, Joan. Clearing The Haze : A Teen's Guide To Smoking-related Health Issues. 2005. (YA 613.85 Esher.J)

Fletcher, Anne. Weight Loss Confidential : How Teens Lose Weight And Keep It Off, And What They Wish Parents Knew. 2006. (613.25 Fletch.A)

Heller, Tania. Overweight : A Handbook For Teens And Parents. 2005. (YA 616.398 Helle.T)

Hovius, Christopher. The Best You Can Be : A Teen's Guide To Fitness And Nutrition. 2005. (YA 613.7 Hoviu.C)

Lopez, Ralph. The Teen Health Book : A Parent's Guide To Adolescent Health And Well-being. 2002. (613.0433 Lopez.R)

Marks, Andrea. Healthy Teens, Body And Soul : A Parent's Complete Guide To Adolescent Health. 2003. (613.0433 Marks.A)

Martin, Courtney. Perfect Girls, Starving Daughters : The Frightening New Normalcy Of Hating Your Body. 2007. (616.8526 Marti.C)

McGraw, Jay. The Ultimate Weight Solution For Teens : The 7 Keys To Weight Freedom. 2003. (YA 613.2508 Mcgra.J)

Neumark-Sztainer, Dianne. I'm, Like, SO Fat! : Helping Your Teen Make Healthy Choices About Eating And Exercise In A Weight-obsessed World. 2005. (616.8526 Neuma.D)

Strauch, Barbara. The Primal Teen : What The New Discoveries About The Teenage Brain Tell Us About Our Kids. 2003. (155.5 Strau.B)

Mental Health

Bellenir, Karen. Mental Health Information For Teens : Health Tips About Mental Wellness And Mental Illness. 2006. (YA 616.89 Mental 2006)

Glasser, William. Unhappy Teenagers : A Way For Parents And Teachers To Reach Them. 2002. (649.125 Glass.W)

Maxym, Carol. Teens In Turmoil : A Path To Change For Parents, Adolescents, And Their Families. 2000. (305.235 Maxym.C)

Paul, Henry A. Is My Teenager OK? : A Parent's All-in-one Guide To The Emotional Problems Of Today's Teens. 2004. (649.125 Paul.H)

Roffman, Arlyn. Guiding Teens With Learning Disabilities : Navigating The Transition From High School To Adulthood. 2007. (371.9 Roffm.A)

Stein, David B. Stop Medicating, Start Parenting : Real Solutions For Your "problem" Teenager. 2004. (649.125 Stein.D)

Teens and Drugs

Aue, Pamela Willwerth. Teen Drug Abuse. 2006. ((ON ORDER))

Babbit, Nikki. Adolescent Drug & Alcohol Abuse : How To Spot It, Stop It, And Get Help For Your Family. 2000. (649.4 Babbi.N)

Cermak, Timmen. Marijuana : What's A Parent To Believe?. 2003. (362.295 Cerma.T)

Ketcham, Katherine. Teens Under The Influence : The Truth About Kids, Alcohol, And Other Drugs-- How To Recognize The Problem And What To Do About It. 2003. (616.861 Ketch.K)

Teens and sex

Basso, Michael. The Underground Guide To Teenage Sexuality : An Essential Handbook For Today's Teens And Parents. 2003. (YA 613.95 Basso.M 2003)

Berne, Emma Carlson. Teen Pregnancy. 2007. (306.70835 Introdu)

Frick, Lisa. Teenage Pregnancy And Parenting. 2007. (306.70835 Current)

Immell, Myra. Teens And Sex. 2002. (306.70835 Teens)

Weill, Sabrina. The Real Truth About Teens & Sex : From Hooking Up To Friends With Benefits--what Teens Are Thinking, Doing, And Talking About, And How To Help Them Make Smart Choices. 2005. (306.70835 Weill.S)

High School and Beyond

Chiarolanzio, Susan. Barron's Head Start To College Planning. 2004. (378.161 Chiar.S)

Klein, Alec. A Class Apart : Prodigies, Pressure And Passion Inside One Of America's Best High Schools. 2007. (373.7471 Klein.A)

Muster, Regina. College knowledge : the A+ guide to early college planning. 2004. ((YA 378.198 MUS))

Ostrum, Eva. The Thinking Parent's Guide To College Admissions : The Step-by-step Program To Get Kids Into The Schools Of Their Dreams. 2006. (378.161 Ostru.E)

Shatkin, Laurence. 90-minute College Major Matcher : Choose Your Best Major For A Great Career. 2007. (378.199 Shatk.L)

Shaughnessy, Dan. Senior Year : A Father, A Son, And High School Baseball. 2007. (796.357 Shaug.D)

Silver, Don. High School Money Book [electronic Resource (eBook)]. 2006. (Downloadable eBook)

Wissner-Gross, Elizabeth. What Colleges Don't Tell You (and Other Parents Don't Want You To Know) : 272 Secrets For Getting Your Kid Into The Top Schools. 2006. (378.161 Wissn.E)

It's difficult to decide whether growing pains are something teenagers have - or are. ~author unknown

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