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...

Are you worried that your teen sees the Bible as outdated or boring?In today’s screen-focused world, how can we ensure teens stay rooted in God’s wisdom?Imagine your teen finding strength in 10-minute, digestible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.

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.

The TEFL Talk Book: 101 Ready-to-Use Conversation Lessons for the English Classroom By Karla K. McNeese Spark real conversation and build fluency—without the prep-time stress. Whether you’re a seasoned TEFL instructor or new to the classroom, you know the challenge: how do you get your English learners talking—and keep them talking? This book has the answer. The TEFL Talk Book is a ready-made resource featuring 101 practical, low-prep speaking lessons designed specifically for ESL teens and adults. These lessons are based on real-life communication needs and have been tested in ...

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?

Parenting a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD Level 1) can be confusing, exhausting, and deeply rewarding—all at the same time. Many children and teens with ASD Level 1 are intelligent, capable, and full of potential. Yet they often struggle with anxiety, emotional regulation, executive functioning, and social interpretation in ways that others do not immediately recognize. These challenges can lead to daily conflicts at home, misunderstandings at school, and growing frustration for parents and educators trying to help. This practical, textbook-style guide was written to bridge ...

Teenagers face unique challenges when it comes to situational awareness. These challenges are only exacerbated by the constant physical and biological changes teens are subjected to. As young people learn to deal with these changes, they begin to explore the limits of their individuality. Unfortunately, this process often involves unnecessary risk-taking. The key to keeping teens safe during this time is to keep them alert and engaged with their environment. Spotting Danger Before It Spots Your Teens is designed around principles of positive communication, trust, and teamwork.

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...

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...

Based on extensive research, and handled with Dr. Dobson's trademark down-to-earth approach, Bringing Up Girls will equip parents like you to face the challenges of raising your daughters to become healthy, happy, and successful women who overcome challenges specific to girls and women today and who ultimately excel in life.

What does Islam really teach about God, women, Jesus, slavery, violence, child marriage, and the Bible? This field guide is not written by an angry blogger, a click-hungry YouTuber, or a clueless outsider. It’s written by someone who has spent years reading Islam’s own sources—and letting those sources speak for themselves. From the Qur’an and Sahih Hadith, to the major Tafsir commentaries and Islamic historical tradition, this bold book walks the reader through Islam’s most important—and most controversial—moral and theological teachings. It asks the honest questions many ...

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 ...

When the popular crowd at Brentwood High votes me Most Likely to Marry a Math Book, I’m ready to put my ruler into the eye of any egotistical jock who comes near me. Including the idolized Bobcats quarterback, Connor Bray, when he asks me to tutor him. His only requirement? Our tutoring sessions must be secret—meaning that because Connor is too embarrassed to be seen with the resident math geek, I can’t even tell my boyfriend I’m helping Brentwood High’s all-star player. And when Connor begins to give me lessons in love, it starts to feel like I’m the one getting schooled.

Dive into the life and teachings of Jesus like never before with Matthew Bible Study. Join author and life-time student of the Bible Peter DeHaan as he guides you through the Gospel of Matthew, a bridge connecting Old Testament Judaism with New Testament Christianity. Discover the deep correlation between Hebrew history and prophecy to the ministry of Jesus, providing a greater understanding of our faith today. With engaging chapters exploring Jesus's ministry, miraculous deeds, and powerful teachings, Matthew Bible Study is your key to unlocking the timeless wisdom found in these pages of ...

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.

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 ...

Parenting an older teenager can feel like living with someone who sounds almost adult while ordinary life still depends on reminders, rescue, arguments, broken agreements, and hidden cleanup. Your teenager may be able to explain values, plans, privacy, trust, and responsibility. Then the same week brings missed deadlines, late check-ins, money problems, curfew fights, school or work avoidance, secrecy, or another promise that does not hold. That is the territory of parenting ages 15–18: responsibility, trust, boundaries, agreements, parent-teen conflict, and the slow transfer of ordinary ...

Stock Market Investing for Beginners is the investing guide that finally speaks your language. Whether you're a curious 12-year-old, a teenager with your first job, a parent who wants to set your child up for financial success, or an adult who's been putting this off for years, this book was written specifically for you. In plain, engaging language that reads more like a story than a textbook, this book breaks down everything you need to know to go from complete beginner to confident, informed investor, without a finance degree, a financial advisor, or thousands of dollars to start. Inside,...