Other People's Kids: Social Expectations and American Adults' Involvement with Children and Adolescents -- by Peter Scales (Author) (Book)
A critical issue for healthy development is to create an expectation or norm in the culture that adults have a social responsibility to contribute to young people's healthy development?not only for...
All Ages
Age groups: Adulthood (22+)
Aaron's Way: The Journey of a Strong-Willed Child -- by Kendra Smiley, Aaron Smiley (Authors) (Book - Parent)
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All Ages
Age groups: Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)
Facing Autism: Giving Parents Reasons for Hope and Guidance for Help -- by Lynn Hamilton (Author) (Book)
"This is one mother's account of coping with her son's autism. Within two months of his diagnosis, Ryan began intensive Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and with his mother tackled other related...
All Ages
Age groups: Adulthood (22+)
Shyness: What It Is, What to Do about It -- by Philip Zimbardo (Author) (Book)
"Judging by the number of copies already sold (more than 300,000), scores of people suffer from the debilitating effects of shyness. A noted professor of psychology at Stanford University, Dr. Philip...
All Ages
Age groups: Adulthood (22+)
No More Butterflies: Overcoming Stagefright, Shyness, Interview Anxiety and Fear of Public -- by Peter Desberg (Author) (Book)
"Peter Desberg, a professor of psychology who regularly conducts workshops for businesspeople on controlling stagefright, offers a guide to help anyone who has problems speaking in public. His...
All Ages
Age groups: Adolescence (13-21), Adulthood (22+)
Developmental Delay Resources (Organization - Private, Non-Profit)
A nonprofit organization dedicated to meeting the needs of those working with children who have developmental delays in sensory motor, language, social, and emotional areas. DDR publicizes research...
Ages 18 years and up.
Borderline Personality Disorder (Book - Parent/Child)
Explains this illness's effects on mood, self-image, and relationships. Reviews common symptoms, therapies that are used to treat BPD, and ways that family and friends can help a person with the...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21), Adulthood (22+)
Girl's Guide to Growing up: Making the Right Choices -- by Judith E. Greenberg (Author) (Book)
"An empathetic tone and lots of personal stories distinguish this self-help title for preteens and younger teen girls. Greenberg covers such issues as school, risky behaviors, dating, sex,...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21)
Odd Girl Speaks Out: Girls Write about Bullies, Cliques, Popularity, and Jealousy -- by Rachel Simmons (Author) (Book)
"After the astonishing success of the bestselling Odd Girl Out, Rachel Simmons invited girls to describe their own experiences of being bullied or bullying other girls. The letters, essays, and poems...
All Ages
Age groups: Adolescence (13-21)
Chillin': A Guy's Guide to Friendship -- by Michael Sommers (Author) (Book)
"The latest trend in publishing for teens seems to be nonfiction guides to the many issues in their lives. Most guides, however, tend to be aimed at teenage girls, whereas teen boys are left to fend...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21)
