Teaching Teens

A New York Times Bestseller Renowned neurologist Dr. Frances E. Jensen offers a revolutionary look at the brains of teenagers, dispelling myths and offering practical advice for teens, parents and teachers. Dr. Frances E. Jensen is chair of the department of neurology in the Perelman School of...

Here Sitomer shares modern methods for keeping students engaged in the “boring” classroom. It’s understandable how school comes second to adolescents dealing with weighty issues in everyday life. That is why it’s necessary to teach teens how to get involved in their education and take responsibility for it.

Are you worried that your teen sees the Bible as outdated or boring?In today’s screen-focused world, how can we ensure teens stay rooted in God’s wisdom?Imagine your teen finding strength in 10-minute, digestible Bible stories packed with meaningful lessons. This book bridges the gap between ancient wisdom and modern-day challenges, making biblical teachings accessible and engaging for today’s teens.

Mogel’s sage advice on parenting young children has struck a chord with thousands of readers and made her one of today’s most trusted parenting authorities. Now, in a longawaited followup, Mogel addresses the question she hears most frequently: what to do when those children become teenagers, their sense of independence and entitlement grows, the pressure to compete and succeed skyrockets, and communication becomes fraught with obstacles.

Teenage life is a rollercoaster of new experiences, struggles, and challenges. No two days are ever the same. From upcoming tests to sports team try-outs and big games, challenging classes, raging hormones, issues with friends, and much more, being a teenager is not easy. New thoughts, new information, new feelings - how are they supposed to know what’s right from wrong?

This concise, no-frills, step by step, easy to understand instruction guide will teach you to surf, from your first day on a surfboard to ripping good waves, in three weeks or less. The only requirements are that you know how to swim and have at least average athletic ability. If you can commit to two to three hours a day for three weeks and you follow all the instructions, you will be up and riding, guaranteed. This book will help you choose the right board to learn on and then walk you through all the finer points of learning to surf, from the first time you paddle on a surfboard to ...

★A great gift for teens and young adults from 14 to 18 years old★ Hi, my young friend. Congratulations, you're about to become an adult! And what's next? Are you ready to be a fully independent person yet? So that you can handle all those everyday problems and worries that adults handle on their own. I don't think so. And that's okay. After all, no one is born with the ability to cook, maintain a car, navigate in a foreign city or, for example, competently manage their own finances. And schools do not emphasize such skills, because it is believed that all this comes with time in the ...

Drawing from her experiences as an Indigenous scientist, botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer demonstrated how all living things—from strawberries and witch hazel to water lilies and lichen—provide us with gifts and lessons every day in her bestselling book Braiding Sweetgrass. Adapted for young adults by Monique Gray Smith, this new edition reinforces how wider ecological understanding stems from listening to the earth's oldest teachers: the plants around us.

Embark on a self-learning journey with our swimming guide book. This swimming book is your ultimate companion, whether you’re an adult or a teen, a beginner or someone struggling to learn swimming. Our swimming guide is designed to help you master swimming in just 2 weeks. It’s a complete beginners guide to swimming, offering a step-by-step approach to learn swimming. This swimming training book delves into the basic science and physics of swimming, making it a comprehensive swimming training resource. Whether you’re at a swimming pool or planning a visit, this swimming lesson book ...

The journalism teacher who inspired generations of teenagers to aim for excellence—not just on the high school newspaper but for the rest of their lives—provides the playbook and offers strategies for everyone to improve their writing skills. Part memoir, part instruction manual, former UPI reporter and magazine freelancer Kathleen Neumeyer explains how she inadvertently taught smart but spoiled teenagers how to manage billion-dollar companies, after an inadvertent midlife career change to advising student publications at one of America’s top prep schools. Praise for Kathleen Neumeyer...

When Student Life Feels Overwhelming, This Is Where You Begin 🧭 Being a student today means living with constant pressure. Deadlines, expectations, social comparison, and an always-on digital world leave little space to slow down. Many students want to grow in faith and character, but feel overwhelmed, distracted, or unsure where to begin. 🧭 Over time, this pressure can quietly drain peace and motivation. Faith becomes inconsistent, discipline feels heavy, and spiritual habits are often replaced by guilt or avoidance. Instead of providing support, even well-intended devotionals can ...

If you have a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), you alone can explain the daily challenges you're facing. You may believe you are doing everything possible to assist your child, but it is still difficult to get them the right support they need. Should we talk about your everyday emotional rollercoaster or fear of the unknown? Don’t be troubled! There are a number of interventions that can improve symptoms and help your child with ASD lead a happy and productive life. We will unravel and walk you through early diagnosis, early interventions, and proven strategies and support, your...

So you are a youth leader. Congratulations! Do you feel comfortable as you face and carry out, your responsibilities? Are there times that you are a bit puzzled how to proceed or how to organize yow- work? Are you ever overwhelmed with your- work? We do not guarantee that this book will solve all your problems. But we are certain it will help you. This book comes from the pen and experience of one who is in the same work as you. He annually, and semi-annually, daily, and often minute after minute faces the same situations as you do, and is confronted by the same problems which face you. He ...

A Parent’s Guide to Financial Literacy, Smart Money Habits, and Responsibility “You’ve got to tell your money what to do, or it will leave.” – Dave Ramsey What if your child grew up confident with money instead of confused by it? In Teaching Kids About Money, author Bukky Ekine-Ogunlana, a parent, educator, and money mentor with over a decade of hands-on experience, shows parents and teachers exactly how to raise financially smart, responsible children in today’s spend-everything world. Drawing from years of working with families and teaching her own three children practical ...

Central High baseball coach Mike Carker was a school hero. He offered a combination of skills that students loved: outstanding baseball coach and statistician. Kids who enjoyed math signed up for his class to hear his creative lectures. Both male and female baseball and softball players took his courses to discuss baseball strategies. He spent lots of time analysing the success of various maneuvers, and scanned record books for little-used plays. But his skills were really challenged in a regional playoff game. Should he try something new?

The Secret is an international phenomenon that has inspired millions of people to live extraordinary lives. The Secret to Teen Power makes that knowledge accessible and relevant to today's teens. It explains the law of attraction in relation to teen issues such as friends and popularity...

Teaching Life Skills to Children and Teens With ADHD describes the Life Skills Program created by author Vincent J. Monastra at his ADHD clinic. It features practical strategies for helping children and teens develop essential life skills at home, school, or in a support group setting.

Surviving junior high! - How to succeed in everything that that you want and could wish for… It happened at a party. You saw her standing over there, smiling at you, flirting with her eyes and waiting for you to go up to her. And you just stood there, as if you were glued to the ground… Interested to read what happened next? Read this and many more fun and exciting stories to find out! This teen's self help book (age 12-16) gives exceptional, effective, easy to implement and creative tools to help you learn:• How to think positively! • How to believe in your selves! • How to ...

At the quiet edge of a small village, a boy discovers a plant unlike any other. Its flower can be eaten or brewed into a calming tea. Its stem can be ground into nourishing bread. And when cared for patiently, it gives more than it takes. At first, the boy grows the plant only to help his family—stretching meals, easing long days, and repairing what time has worn down. But as others begin to notice its usefulness, he learns that the plant holds something greater than comfort. It holds value. Through simple trades, careful choices, and costly mistakes, the boy slowly discovers what makes ...

From one of the world's foremost spiritual leaders, an inspiring book that provides young adults and their parents with a game plan for leading a better life. This inspiring, upbeat, life-affirming book shows teenagers and their families how to navigate through the moral minefields of...