Central Skagit Library District

Sage advice to help frustrated parents reconnect with their teenagers and keep that connection strong, even in today's hectic world, now revised and updated.

John Nikkah asked one simple question: What do the boys think? From the bestselling Ophelia Speaks to the "girl power" movement, teenage girls are speaking their minds and having their due. But, what about the boys? Aside from the works of a few academics, there seems to be no outlet in today's media for the true voices of teen-age boys. Until now. John contacted over 5,000 schools across the country looking for the voices of America's boys. What...

Five misfit superhero teens have to work together to save the school from an evil villain trying to steal all the student's powers.

This completely revised and updated edition of Don't Tell Me What To Do, Just Send Money prepares parents for the issues that they will encounter during their children's college years. Since our original publication over ten years ago, there has been a dramatic increase in the use of cell phone and internet technology. The birth of the term 'helicopter parent' is, in part, due to the instant and frequent connectivity that parents have with their children...

As featured in Newsweek, Time, USA Today, and on Oprah, Dateline NBC, MTV and 20/20, this leading sexuality educator now helps parents guide their children through the difficult adolescent years-from the author of From Diapers to Dating. Debra Haffner's valuable, award-winning book first book on raising sexually healthy children, From Diapers to Dating, helps parents through the infant-to-age-12 period. Her sequel, Beyond the Big Talk, now guides...

Are you ready to embark on the most exhilarating adventure of your life? "How to Thrive in Your Teens" is the ultimate companion to help you navigate the teenage years with poise, resilience, and self-assurance. Tailored for teen girls, this survival guide is your trusted friend through every twist and turn of adolescence. This book dives into all the essential aspects of being a teen girl. Whether you're wrestling with understanding yourself, forging...

Poems written in the voices of forty-seven people, including students, teachers, and other school staff, record the aftermath of a high school student's suicide and the preoccupations of teen life.

In today's fast-paced world, it's tough to find the time to read. But with Joosr guides, you can get the key insights from bestselling non-fiction titles in less than 20 minutes. Whether you want to gain knowledge on the go or find the books you'll love, Joosr's brief and accessible eBook summaries fit into your life. Find out more at joosr.com. Girls have come under increasing pressure in the last decade, and more than ever require careful parenting....

Based on the latest scientific findings, a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and treatment of teenage depression. Each year thousands of American teenagers are diagnosed with clinical depression. If ignored, poorly treated, or left untreated, it can be a devastating illness for adolescents and their families. Drawing on her many years of experience as a pychiatrist working with teenagers, Dr. Maureen Empfield answers the questions parents and...

"When will the world end? With Foxworth, a massive comet, hurtling toward Earth, humanity now knows the exact date. Seventeen-year-old Simon wants to spend his last weeks with the people he cares about most, especially his goal-oriented swimmer ex-girlfriend, Tilda, who dumped him shortly after the news broke. Since Lucinda was diagnosed with cancer she has retreated into herself preparing for the inevitable. Suddenly facing down a death that makes...