Research finds that the number of girls who said that they often felt nervous, worried, or fearful jumped 55% from 2009 to 2014 while the number for adolescent boys remained unchanged. As a clinical psychologist who specializes in working with girls, Damour has witnessed this in her own research and in the all-girls' school where she consults. Damour explains that stress can helpfully stretch us beyond our comfort zones and anxiety can play a key...

"Raina just wants to be a normal sixth grader. But one night after girl scouts she trips and falls, severely injuring her two front teeth. What follows is a long and frustrating journey with the on-again, off-again braces, surgery, embarrassing headgear, and even a retainer with fake teeth attached. And on top of all that, there's still more to deal with: a major earthquake, boy confusion, and friends that turn out to be not so friendly. Raina's story...

"Lisa Damour, Ph.D., director of the internationally renowned Laurel School's Center for Research on Girls, pulls back the curtain on the teenage years and shows why your daughter's erratic and confusing behavior is actually healthy, necessary, and natural. Untangled explains what's going on, prepares parents for what's to come, and lets them know when it's time to worry, "--Amazon.com.

Two motherless sisters, Bean and Liz, are shuttled to Virginia, where their Uncle Tinsley lives in the decaying mansion that's been in their family for generations. When school starts in the fall, Bean easily adjusts and makes friends, and Liz becomes increasingly withdrawn. Then something happens to Liz and Bean is left to challenge the injustice of the adult world.

Parents worry about getting a late-night call about their teen, but most of the advice parents and educators hear about teens is outdated and unscientific-- and simply doesn't work. Shatkin presents cutting-edge findings from brain science, evolutionary psychology, game theory, and other disciplines to explains why draconian punishment don't work. He believes the teen brain is shaped by evolution to explore and take risks, and shows how parents and...

"As a teen, how you feel about yourself can affect all aspects of your life. When you have healthy self-esteem, you have an easier time making friends, doing well in school, and even interviewing for jobs. You're able to see yourself clearly--celebrating your strengths and accepting your weaknesses. And most importantly, you're better equipped to accomplish almost any goal you set. Self-Esteem for Teens will show you how to build a positive view of...

Seventeen-year-old Natalie Waite longs to escape home for college. Her father is a domineering and egotistical writer who keeps a tight rein on Natalie and her long-suffering mother. When Natalie finally does get away, however, college life doesn't bring the happiness she expected. Little by little, Natalie is no longer certain of anything--even where reality ends and her dark imaginings begin. Chilling and suspenseful, Hangsaman is loosely based...

Mary Beth Latham is first and foremost a mother, whose three teenaged children come first, before her career as a landscape gardener, or even her life as the wife of a doctor. Caring for her family and preserving their everyday life is paramount. And so, when one of her sons, Max, becomes depressed, Mary Beth becomes focused on him, and is blindsided by a shocking act of violence.