Being a teenager in today’s complex world is a difficult enough task, but adopted teens have an additional struggle: to discover their identity and a sense of belonging and place […]
The biggest fear in foster care is fire-setting. this DVD gives parents a clear understanding of four distinctly different types of fire-setting behavior, and presents some unique and effective [...]
The ten short digital stories included on Breaking the Silence are powerful takes of both the successes and failures of the foster care system for a group of former foster […]
Teens write about the violence that surrounds them. Violence is commonplace in many teens’ lives, whether from bullying, gangs, dating, or family relationships. Hear the experiences of [...]
This book tackles the tough issues that parents are oftentimes reluctant to discuss with their teenager. Adopted teenagers will discover; what feelings and thoughts are common to the adoptive [...]
Thousands of teens encounter the juvenile justice system every year. In this booklet, teens write about their first-hand experiences with that system. Written from an insider’s perspective, these [...]
Six teens write about their struggles with obesity and body image. These stories show the pressures teens face when they are confronted by unrealistic standards for physical appearance. 2005 [...]
Young women write about how their attitudes about body image are influenced by society’s mixed messages—and their efforts to lead healthier lives. Author: Various AuthorsAdditional Author: Youth [...]
Practical tools for today’s parents. This positive, but realistic book is an important resource for all adoptive families, at any stage of pre and post adoption. The focus on the […]
Bipolar disorder has recently been identified as one of the most misunderstood and underdiagnosed conditions affecting children – and is dramatically on the rise. This book gives parents [...]
