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Parent & Teen Books
Books recommended by parents through the years—selected to support understanding, connection, resilience, and healthier choices.
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Wit's End!
Advice and Resources for Saving Your Out of Control Teen
By Sue Scheff
By Sue Scheff
Shame Nation
The Global Epidemic of Online Hate
By Sue Scheff
By Sue Scheff
13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do
Raising Self-Assured Children and Training Their Brains for a Life of Happiness, Meaning, and Success
By Amy Morin
By Amy Morin
The Emotional Lives of Teenagers
The Emotional Lives of Teenagers
By Lisa Damour, Ph.D.
By Lisa Damour, Ph.D.
The Teens' Workbook to Self Regulate
The Teens’ Workbook to Self Regulate
By Richard Bass
By Richard Bass
The Anxious Generation
How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness
By Jonathan Haidt
By Jonathan Haidt
Beautiful Boy
A Father’s Journey Through His Son’s Addiction
By David Scheff
By David Scheff
Untangled
Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood
By Lisa Damour, PhD.
By Lisa Damour, PhD.
Not By Chance
Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood
By Lisa Damour, PhD.
By Lisa Damour, PhD.
The Gift of Failure
How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed
By Jessica Lahey
By Jessica Lahey
Under Pressure
Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Girls
By Lisa Damour, PhD.
By Lisa Damour, PhD.
The Depression Workbook for Teens
Tools to Improve Your Mood, Build Self-Esteem, and Stay Motivated
By Katie Hurley
By Katie Hurley
Google Bomb
The Untold Story of the 11.3M Verdict That Changed the Way We Use the Internet
By John Dozier and Sue Scheff
By John Dozier and Sue Scheff
The Dangerous Truth About Today's Marijuana
Johnny Stack’s Life and Death Story
By Laura Stack
By Laura Stack
8 Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success
What to Do and What to Say to Turn "Failures" into Character-Building Moments
By Michelle Icard
By Michelle Icard
UnSelfie
Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World
By Michele Borba
By Michele Borba
Thrivers
The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine
By Michele Borba
By Michele Borba
The Disengaged Teen
The Disengaged Teen
By Jenny Anderson and Rebecca Winthrop
By Jenny Anderson and Rebecca Winthrop
Middle School Matters
The 10 Key Skills Kids Need to Thrive in Middle School and Beyond–and How Parents Can Help
By Phyllis L. Fagell, LCPC
By Phyllis L. Fagell, LCPC
Parenting the New Teen in the Age of Anxiety
A Complete Guide to Your Child’s Stressed, Depressed, Expanded Adolescence
By John Duffy
By John Duffy
American Girls
Social Media and the Secret Lives of Teenagers
By Nancy Jo Sales
By Nancy Jo Sales
Girls and Sex
Navigating the Complicated New Landscape
By Peggy Orenstein
By Peggy Orenstein
The Primal Wound
Understanding the Adopted Child
By Nancy Newton Verrier
By Nancy Newton Verrier
Beneath the Mask
Understanding Adopted Teens
By Debbie Riley and John Meeks
By Debbie Riley and John Meeks
Boys and Sex
Young Men on Hookups, Love, Porn, Consent, and Navigating the New Masculinity
By Peggy Orenstein
By Peggy Orenstein
How To Talk To Kids About Anything
Tips, Scripts, and Steps to Make Even the Toughest Talks Easier
By Robyn Silverman, PhD
By Robyn Silverman, PhD
Life Skills for Teens
How to Cook, Clean, Manage Money, Fix Your Car, Perform First Aid, and Just About Everything in Between
By Karen Harris
By Karen Harris
Raising Humans in a Digital World
Helping Kids Build a Healthy Relationship with Technology
By Diana Graber
By Diana Graber
The Ultimate Self-Esteem Workbook for Teens
Overcome Insecurity, Defeat Your Inner Critic, and Live Confidently (Health and Wellness Workbooks for Teens)
By Megan MacClutcheon
By Megan MacClutcheon
Is Your Daughter Ready?
10 Ways to Empower Your Girl for an Age of New Challenges.By Kari Kampakis
Behind Their Screens
What Teens Are Faces (And Adults Are Missing)
By Emily Weinstein and Carrie James
By Emily Weinstein and Carrie James
The DBT Skills Workbook for Teens
A Fun Guide to Manage Anxiety and Stress, Understand Your Emotions and Learn Effective Communication Skills
The Anger Management Workbook for Teen Boys
CBT Skills to Defuse Triggers, Manage Difficult Emotions, and Resolve Issues Peacefully
By Thomas J. Hardin PhD
By Thomas J. Hardin PhD
Liked
Whose Approval Are You Living For?
By Kari Kampakis
By Kari Kampakis
Love Her Well
10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter
By Kari Kampakis
By Kari Kampakis
Hands Free Mana
A Guide to Putting Down the Phone, Burning the To-Do List, and Letting Go of Perfection to Grasp What Really Matters!
By Rachel Macy Stafford
By Rachel Macy Stafford
Social Media Wellness
Helping Tweens and Teens Thrive in an Unbalanced Digital World
By Ana Homayoun
By Ana Homayoun
Only Love Today
Reminders to Breathe More, Stress Less, and Choose Love
By Rachel Macy Stafford
By Rachel Macy Stafford
Live Love Now
Believe the Pressure and Find Real Connection with Our Kids
By Rachel Macy Stafford
By Rachel Macy Stafford
No More Mean Girls
The Secret to Raising Strong, Confident, and Compassionate Girls
By Katie Hurley
By Katie Hurley
Odd Girl Out
The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls (Revised and Updated)
By Rachel Simmons
By Rachel Simmons
Hand Free Mama
Nine Habits for Overcoming Distraction, Living Better, and Loving More
By Rachel Macy Stafford
By Rachel Macy Stafford
Smile & Succeed for Teens
A Crash Course in Face-to-Face Communication
By Kirt Manecke
By Kirt Manecke
ReThink the Internet
How to Make the Digital World a Lot Less Sucky
By Trisha Prabhu
By Trisha Prabhu
Glow Kids
How Screen Addiction is Hijacking Our Kids
By Nicholas Kardaras
By Nicholas Kardaras
Self-Love Workbook for Teens
A Transformative Guide to Boost Self-Esteem, Build a Healthy Mindset, and Embrace Your True Self
By Shainna Ali PhD.
By Shainna Ali PhD.
10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know
These 10 simple truths can build one big change in your daughter’s life
By Kari Kampakis
By Kari Kampakis
More Than A Mom
How Prioritizing Your Wellness Helps You (and Your Family) Thrive
By Kari Kampakis
By Kari Kampakis
The Sleep Deprived Teen
The Sleep Deprived Teen: Why Our Teenagers Are So Tired, and How Parents and Schools Can Help Them Thrive
How to Raise an Adult
How to Raise an Adult
By Julie Lythcott-Haims
By Julie Lythcott-Haims
13 Things Strong Kids Do
13 Things Strong Kids Do: Think Big, Feel Good, Act Brave
By Amy Morin
By Amy Morin
iGen
Why Today’s Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy
By Jean Twenge
By Jean Twenge
Clean
Overcoming Addiction and Ending America’s Greatest Tragedy
By David Sheff
By David Sheff
Parenting with Love and Logic
Preparing Adolescents for Responsible Adulthood
By Jim Fay and Foster Cline
By Jim Fay and Foster Cline
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Books for Teen Academics
Princeton Review SAT Premium Prep 2026
9 Practice Tests + Review & Techniques + Online Tools (2026) (College Test Preparation)
By Princeton Review
By Princeton Review
Complete IEP Guide, The: How to Advocate for Your Special Ed Child
The 11th edition explains the law and provides key forms, sample letters, and resources you need at every stage of the IEP process. (2023)
The Official ACT Prep Guide 2025-2026
This guide provides clear explanations for every answer straight from the makers of the ACT to help you improve your understanding of each subject.
