Teen Problems

Turn your setbacks to breakthroughs and fears to power with this guide on developing a growth mindset—become a responsible and resilient adult!

EVER FEEL LIKE EVERYTHING GOES WRONG AT THE WORST POSSIBLE MOMENT? You study for hours... and blank out during the test. You finally get the courage to say something... and it comes out completely wrong. You make a plan, get excited, and then something unexpected ruins everything. Welcome to Murphy's Law. If you've ever felt frustrated, embarrassed, unlucky, overwhelmed, or convinced that life keeps throwing obstacles in your way, you're not alone. The truth is: Every teen faces setbacks. Every teen makes mistakes. Every teen has awkward moments, bad days, and plans that fall apart. The ...

Does it sometimes feel like your child goes from calm to frustrated in seconds? Do small problems turn into big emotional battles? Do unexpected setbacks lead to tears, anger, giving up, or impulsive reactions that leave both of you feeling exhausted? If your child has ADHD, you already know that everyday challenges can feel bigger than they should. A forgotten homework assignment, a mistake during a game, a change in plans, or a simple misunderstanding can quickly spiral into frustration, self-doubt, or emotional overwhelm. As a parent, it can be heartbreaking to watch. You know your child...

Perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli and Nina LaCour, this queer coming-of-age story from the author of The Falling in Love Montage is wry, multilayered, and unflinchingly honest. Aideen has plenty of problems she can’t solve. But when she stumbles upon overachiever Meabh Kowalska having a...

Raven St. Clair writes a heart-wrenching account of her life as an alcoholic. She graphically recounts her journey from teen to adult in the grips of alcohol at every step. Through college life, marriage, motherhood, and the pain and dysfunction caused by alcohol. Amid shattered relationships and squandered opportunities she is unable to resist the allure of drinking. This is an ultimately hopeful journey and is a recommended read for anyone who is struggling with alcohol addiction.

Teen Confidence Shouldn’t Fall Apart Every Time Life Gets Hard. That’s Why This Book Was Created. Your teen is growing up in a world filled with pressure to succeed, comparison, self-doubt, a need to fit in, and figure life out before they’ve even had enough time to understand who they are. But confidence doesn’t come from being perfect. It comes from learning how to handle mistakes, bounce back from setbacks, manage pressure, and how to keep moving forward even when life feels difficult. If your teen doesn’t learn how to build resilience, challenge negative self-talk, and develop...

It is 1943, and for four years, 16-year-old Stefania has been working for the Diamant family in their grocery store in Przemsyl, Poland, singing her way into their lives and hearts. She has even made a promise to one of their sons, Izio - a betrothal they must keep secret since she is Catholic and the Diamants are Jewish.

Fatima lives in the city of Noor, a thriving stop along the Silk Road. There the music of myriad languages fills the air, and people of all faiths weave their lives together. However, the city bears scars of its recent past, when the chaotic tribe of Shayateen djinn slaughtered its entire population - except for Fatima and two other humans. Now ruled by a new maharajah, Noor is protected from the Shayateen by the Ifrit, djinn of order and reason, and by their commander, Zulfikar. But when one of the most potent of the Ifrit dies, Fatima is changed in ways she cannot fathom....

Ten years after the horrific murders at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza that ripped their town apart, Charlie, whose father owned the restaurant, and her childhood friends reunite on the anniversary of the tragedy and find themselves at the old pizza place which had been locked up and abandoned for years. After they discover a way inside, they realize that things are not as they used to be. The four adult-sized animatronic mascots that once entertained patrons have changed. They now have a dark secret . . . and a murderous agenda.

Give your students the confidence and skills they need to succeed in the real world. This independent living curriculum is designed specifically for teen students learning life skills, roommate skills, and transitioning to independent living. Inside You'll Find: 20 realistic independent living and roommate scenarios Discussion questions for every scenario SEL vocabulary with definitions and examples Skill practice pages for budgeting, communication, conflict resolution & more Differentiation strategies for diverse learners Ready-to-use activities perfect for small groups, whole class ...

In 1946, Eva leaves behind the rubble of Berlin for the streets of New York City, stepping from the fiery aftermath of one war into another, far colder one, where power is more important than principles and lies are more plentiful than the truth. Eva holds the key to a deadly secret: Project Bluebird - a horrific experiment of the concentration camps, capable of tipping the balance of world power. Both the Americans and the Soviets want Bluebird, and it is something that neither should ever be allowed to possess.

From the multimillion-copy bestselling author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, hailed as the #1 Most Influential Business Book of the Twentieth Century, The 3rd Alternative introduces a breakthrough approach to conflict resolution and creative problem solving. There are many methods...

When a rumor that her uncle is squandering away the family fortune surfaces, Katharine Tulman is sent to his estate to have him committed to an asylum. But instead of a lunatic, Katharine discovers a genius inventor with his own set of childlike rules, who is employing a village of nine hundred people rescued from the workhouses of London.

Hearts and loyalties collide in this electrifying new YA series from best-selling author Jennifer A. Nielsen. Nothing is as it seems in the kingdom of Antora. Kestra Dallisor has spent three years in exile in the Lava Fields, but that won't stop her from being drawn back into her father's palace politics. He's the right-hand man of the cruel king, Lord Endrick, which makes Kestra a valuable bargaining chip. A group of rebels knows this all too well - and they snatch Kestra from her carriage as she reluctantly travels home. But Kestra is not the obedient captive they expected.

When a guy named Martin Nathaniel Munroe II texts you, it should be obvious who you're talking to. Except there's two of them (it's a long story), and Haley thinks she's talking to the one she doesn't hate. A question about a class project rapidly evolves into an all-consuming conversation. Haley finds that Martin is actually willing to listen to her weird facts and unusual obsessions, and Martin feels like Haley is the first person to really see who he is. Haley and Martin might be too awkward to hang out in real life, but over text, they're becoming addicted to each other.

Perfect for fans of Adam Silvera and Becky Albertalli, Mason Deaver's groundbreaking debut will rip your heart out before showing you how to heal from tragedy and celebrate life in the process. When Ben De Backer comes out to their parents as nonbinary, they're thrown out of their house and forced to move in with their estranged older sister, Hannah, and her husband, Thomas, whom Ben has never even met. Struggling with an anxiety disorder, they come out only to Hannah, Thomas, and their therapist and try to keep a low profile in a new school.

Even with the excitement of a new school and a fresh start, Charlie's still haunted by nightmares of a masked murderer and four gruesome animatronic puppets. Charlie thinks her ordeal is over, but when a series of bodies are discovered near her school - bearing wounds that are disturbingly familiar - she finds herself drawn back into the world of her father's frightening creations. Something twisted is hunting Charlie, and this time if it finds her, it's not letting her go.

King Arch has been successful in sapping Wonderland - including Alyss and Redd - of Imagination. Now the two enemy queens are forced to come together in an attempt to reclaim Wonderland and their powers. In the suspenseful conclusion to this bestselling trilogy, listeners will learn just how far Alyss will go to regain her power

Alyss of Wonderland's rules has only just begun and already those who prefer chaos to peace are threatening to destroy everything worth imagining. Trailed by newly appointed Royal Bodyguard Homburg Molly, Alyss is doing her best to keep pace with the non-stop demands of being Queen while attempting to evade Molly for a few private moments with Dodge. Alyss's life is already a challenging mix of duty, love and imagining when a series of phantom sightings set fire to an urban myth of her imperial viciousness's return and have everyone...Seeing Redd.

In his follow-up to his bestselling memoir Tweak: Growing Up On Methamphetamines, Nic Sheff reveals a brutally honest account of a young person's struggles with relapse and rehab. In his bestselling memoir Tweak, Nic Sheff took readers on an emotionally gripping roller-coaster ride through his...