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"When it comes to your teen, do you feel like you're walking on eggshells? Do they lash out at you when you try to set limits, or stomp off to their room and slam the door at the slightest criticism? Welcome to the teen years! Emotions and hormones are running high, everything feels like a crisis, and you're lucky if you can get through the day without a fight. So, how can you stay connected, set limits, and keep the peace? Grounded in cutting-edge...
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IL: UG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 3
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"The number of young people who practice vapingthe use of e-cigarettescontinues to grow in the United States. Experts are divided about whether vaping is a desirable alternative to smoking cigarettes or is itself a serious health concern. Teens and Vaping takes a critical look at this phenomenon and its impact on public health."--Publisher's website.
4) Haunt
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[2019]
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On Halloween, a group of friends encounters an "extreme" haunted house that promises to feed on their darkest fears. The night turns deadly as they come to the horrifying realization that some nightmares are real.
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"Welcome to life. Teenage life. The most awkward 7 years you'll ever have. 84 months of change, 364 weeks of weird and 2555 days of inconvenience and spots. On the grand scheme of things, it's not a lot. Unless you're an actual teenager, in which case, it's EVERYTHING! "It's the best years of your life!" they tell us. And yet, while it should be, for so many it just doesn't feel like it. For most it's an emotional assault course of acceptance, stress,...
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[2024]
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Faith keeps her troubled teenage daughter on a tightly controlled regimen of experimental drugs, their only means of fending off a mysterious, terrifying affliction. But after two burglars attempt to rob the home on Christmas, they stumble upon a long-kept family secret with monstrous consequences.
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These essays - moving, engaging, and deeply personal - explore the themes of family responsibility, growing up, and growing older. As the author, a divorced single mother beginning a new life and career in her forties, delves into the details of her own situation, she illuminates universal truths about what matters most: love, fulfillment, and the pain and necessity of huge change.These pieces about a woman in midlife struggling...
10) Eden
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A fourteen-year-old African-American girl in Mississippi is sent to care for her cancer-stricken aunt on the other side of town, where she learns about crime, brutal forms of "justice," and dignity in death.
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The essential account of R. Kelly's actions and their consequences, a reckoning two decades in the making
In November 2000, Chicago journalist and music critic Jim DeRogatis received an anonymous fax that alleged R. Kelly had a problem with "young girls." Weeks later, DeRogatis broke the shocking story, publishing allegations that the R&B superstar and local hero had groomed girls, sexually abused them, and paid them off. DeRogatis thought his...
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In a world dominated by technology, "Parenting in the Digital Age" explores the challenges and opportunities that arise when raising children in the digital era. This book delves into the intricate balance between screen time and real-life experiences, offering practical advice on how to foster healthy relationships with technology while strengthening the parent-child bond. Drawing on the latest research and expert insights, it provides strategies...
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Navigating the turbulent waters of teenage years can be daunting for any parent. In "How I Fixed My Teen," Heather Frazier, a seasoned life coach specializing in parent-teen relationships, shares her personal journey and professional insights. This extremely intimate book is more than just a guide; it's a beacon of hope, and a testament to the power of connection, confidence, and love in transforming family dynamics.
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"A confession, a lament, a mad gush of grief and obsession, My Heavenly Favorite is the remarkable and chilling successor to Lucas Rijneveld's international sensation, The Discomfort of Evening. It tells the story of a veterinarian who visits a farm in the Dutch countryside where he becomes enraptured by his 'Favorite'--the farmer's daughter. She hovers on the precipice of adolescence, and longs to have a boy's body. The veterinarian seems to be a...
15) Baskets of Fruit
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Baskets of Fruit is a relatable collection of poems depicting moments in my life. My life has never been easy, but God has always been good. He gave me fruit to put in a basket to give you. Baskets of Fruit,Baskets of Fruit.One for meAnd one for you. Baskets of Fruit,Baskets of Fruit.I made it for you.To give to you.
16) Rescuing Our Sons: 8 Solutions to Our Crisis of Disaffected Teen Boys (A Psychologist's Roadmap)
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Parenting Teen Boys with Love and Confidence
"John is the real deal… He knows what kids are dealing with, what their struggles are, where their strengths lie, what they know, and what they need."-Giuliana Rancic, journalist, television personality, and infotainer
#1 New Release in Parenting Teenages, Parenting Boys, and Popular Adolescent Psychology
Dr. John Duffy; bestselling author of Parenting the New Teen in the Age of Anxiety, clinical psychologist,...
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Are you confident that your parenting style is the perfect match for your family? Prepare to be captivated by "Parenting Styles: Finding the Right Approach for Your Family," an empowering guide that will take you on a profound exploration of your parenting journey, unveiling the secrets to discovering the most effective style tailored specifically to your family's distinctive dynamics.
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Do you struggle to get your teenager to do anything? Do you feel like you're constantly nagging, bribing, or threatening them to get them to study, do chores, or pursue their goals? Do you wish you could inspire them to be more self-motivated, responsible, and confident? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this ebook is for you. In "How to Motivate Your Teenager", you'll discover the secrets of effective communication, positive reinforcement,...
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Unlock the magic within you-it's time to turn self-doubt into self-love and become your biggest cheerleader. Dive into the heart of self-love with "How to Embrace Your Spark", the ultimate guide for teen girls to navigate the rollercoaster of growing up with confidence and self-assurance. Your teenage years can be tough, filled with challenges ranging from social pressures and body image issues to the complexities of relationships and search for...
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In a personal creed she wrote one month before her death, Rachel Scott explained her conviction that if one person goes out of his or her way to show compassion, it will start a world-changing chain reaction of kindness. Now her father is carrying on her crusade by challenging people of all ages to commit themselves to creating a revolution of compassion that can impact our troubled world.
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