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9780812978612 English 0812978617 "NEW YORK TIMES "BESTSELLER - AN ALL-ENCOMPASSING GUIDE THAT PARENTS WILL WANT FOR THEIR TEENS This thorough, concise guide offers straight talk about: - The male and female body as it changes and matures. - Teen relationships: what it takes to create happy, supportive, positive, and meaningful connections with family, friends, and others. - Identity empowerment: how to be authentic and thrive in today's world. - Sex and sexuality for boys and girls: how teens should take care of their bodies, embrace their experiences, and strengthen self-esteem. - Strategies for working through the toughest challenges, including bullying, sexual abuse, eating disorders, pregnancy, and more. Praise for "Being a Teen" "A frank and candid resource for adolescents."--"People"" " "Fonda's warmth and love for the teen community is evident."--"Publishers Weekly"" " "Clear, practical, and riveting, "Being a Teen" cuts away at myth, enhances teens' self-esteem, and arms them with a trove of useful information. Beautifully organized . . . Any parent, teacher, coach, or doctor needs to read this authoritative guide. What a lifesaver for our boys and girls "--William S. Pollack, PhD, author of the international bestseller "Real Boys" and Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School ""Being a Teen" should be in the hands of every teen in the world. It is a myth-busting, fact-filled treasure full of life information all teens want and need to know."--Christiane Northrup, M.D., "New York Times" bestselling author of "Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom" "Clear, unflinching, and nonjudgmental . . . a reliable guide to the turbulent physical and social transitions of adolescence."--Michael Kimmel, Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Gender Studies, Stony Brook University, and author of "Guyland"" ""A comprehensive, honest, fun-to-read book for today's teenagers. This delightful book will be used again and again."--The Reverend Debra W. Haffner, president, Religious Institute, and author of" From Diapers to Dating" "Detailed, accurate and practical . . . an excellent resource."--Paul Kivel, author of "Boys Will Be Men", "NEW YORK TIMES "BESTSELLER AN ALL-ENCOMPASSING GUIDE THAT PARENTS WILL WANT FOR THEIR TEENS This thorough, concise guide offers straight talk about: The male and female body as it changes and matures. Teen relationships: what it takes to create happy, supportive, positive, and meaningful connections with family, friends, and others. Identity empowerment: how to be authentic and thrive in today s world. Sex and sexuality for boys and girls: how teens should take care of their bodies, embrace their experiences, and strengthen self-esteem. Strategies for working through the toughest challenges, including bullying, sexual abuse, eating disorders, pregnancy, and more. Praise for "Being a Teen" A frank and candid resource for adolescents. "People" "" Fonda s warmth and love for the teen community is evident. "Publishers Weekly" "" Clear, practical, and riveting, "Being a Teen" cuts away at myth, enhances teens self-esteem, and arms them with a trove of useful information. Beautifully organized . . . Any parent, teacher, coach, or doctor needs to read this authoritative guide. What a lifesaver for our boys and girls William S. Pollack, PhD, author of the international bestseller "Real Boys" and Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School "Being a Teen" should be in the hands of every teen in the world. It is a myth-busting, fact-filled treasure full of life information all teens want and need to know. Christiane Northrup, M.D., "New York Times" bestselling author of "Women s Bodies, Women s Wisdom" Clear, unflinching, and nonjudgmental . . . a reliable guide to the turbulent physical and social transitions of adolescence. Michael Kimmel, Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Gender Studies, Stony Brook University, and author of "Guyland" "" A comprehensive, honest, fun-to-read book for today s teenagers. This delightful book will be used again and again. The Reverend Debra W. Haffner, president, Religious Institute, and author of" From Diapers to Dating" Detailed, accurate and practical . . . an excellent resource. Paul Kivel, author of "Boys Will Be Men"", * This thorough, concise guide offers straight talk about the male and female body as it changes and matures, teen relationships, identity empowerment, sex and sexuality for boys and girls, and much more., AN ALL-ENCOMPASSING GUIDE FOR BOYS AND GIRLS AGES 12 AND UP This thorough, concise guide offers straight talk about * the male and female body as it changes and matures * sex and sexuality: how to take care of your body and strengthen your self-esteem * relationships: what it takes to create happy, supportive, positive, and meaningful connections with family, friends, and others * identity empowerment: how to be authentic and thrive in today's world * information about some of the toughest challenges, including bullying, sexual abuse, eating disorders, STIs, and more Advance praise for Being a Teen " Being a Teen should be in the hands of every teen in the world. It is a myth-busting, fact-filled treasure full of life information all teens want and need to know." --Christiane Northrup, M.D., New York Times bestselling author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom "Clear, unflinching, and nonjudgmental . . . a reliable guide to the turbulent physical and social transitions of adolescence." --Michael Kimmel, Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Gender Studies, Stony Brook University, and author of Guyland "Detailed, accurate and practical . . . an excellent resource." --Paul Kivel, author of Boys Will Be Men, AN ALL-ENCOMPASSING GUIDE FOR TEENS AND THEIR PARENTS This thorough, concise guide offers straight talk about: * The male and female body as it changes and matures. * Teen relationships: what it takes to create happy, supportive, positive, and meaningful connections with family, friends, and others. * Identity empowerment: how to be authentic and thrive in today's world. * Sex and sexuality for boys and girls: how teens should take care of their bodies, embrace their experiences, and strengthen self-esteem. * Strategies for working through the toughest challenges, including bullying, sexual abuse, eating disorders, pregnancy, and more. Advance praise for Being a Teen " Being a Teen should be in the hands of every teen in the world. It is a myth-busting, fact-filled treasure full of life information all teens want and need to know." --Christiane Northrup, M.D., New York Times bestselling author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom "Clear, unflinching, and nonjudgmental . . . a reliable guide to the turbulent physical and social transitions of adolescence." --Michael Kimmel, Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Gender Studies, Stony Brook University, and author of Guyland "Detailed, accurate and practical . . . an excellent resource." --Paul Kivel, author of Boys Will Be Men, AN ALL-ENCOMPASSING GUIDE THAT PARENTS WILL WANT FOR THEIR TEENS This thorough, concise guide offers straight talk about: - The male and female body as it changes and matures. - Teen relationships: what it takes to create happy, supportive, positive, and meaningful connections with family, friends, and others. - Identity empowerment: how to be authentic and thrive in today's world. - Sex and sexuality for boys and girls: how teens should take care of their bodies, embrace their experiences, and strengthen self-esteem. - Strategies for working through the toughest challenges, including bullying, sexual abuse, eating disorders, pregnancy, and more. Advance praise for "Being a Teen" ""Being a Teen" should be in the hands of every teen in the world. It is a myth-busting, fact-filled treasure full of life information all teens want and need to know."--Christiane Northrup, M.D., "New York Times" bestselling author of "Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom" "Clear, unflinching, and nonjudgmental . . . a reliable guide to the turbulent physical and social transitions of adolescence."--Michael Kimmel, Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Gender Studies, Stony Brook University, and author of "Guyland"" ""A comprehensive, honest, fun-to-read book for today's teenagers. This delightful book will be used again and again."--The Reverend Debra W. Haffner, president, Religious Institute, and author of" From Diapers to Dating" "Detailed, accurate and practical . . . an excellent resource."--Paul Kivel, author of "Boys Will Be Men", Being a Teen is an extension of Fonda's eighteen years of experience in the field of adolescent sexuality and development, and her conviction that young people are still not getting the information they need. Informed by her personal experiences working with young people and experts at The Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention, which she founded in 1994, and Emory University's Jane Fonda Center for Adolescent Reproductive Health, which she founded in 2000, as well as two years of independent research, Being a Teen is a frank, straightforward and thorough guide to identity, friendship, family, the body, sexuality, pregnancy, bullying, and more-everything a young person needs to grow up happy and healthy., NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * AN ALL-ENCOMPASSING GUIDE THAT PARENTS WILL WANT FOR THEIR TEENS This thorough, concise guide offers straight talk about: * The male and female body as it changes and matures. * Teen relationships: what it takes to create happy, supportive, positive, and meaningful connections with family, friends, and others. * Identity empowerment: how to be authentic and thrive in today's world. * Sex and sexuality for boys and girls: how teens should take care of their bodies, embrace their experiences, and strengthen self-esteem. * Strategies for working through the toughest challenges, including bullying, sexual abuse, eating disorders, pregnancy, and more. Praise for Being a Teen "A frank and candid resource for adolescents." -- People "Fonda's warmth and love for the teen community is evident." -- Publishers Weekly "Clear, practical, and riveting, Being a Teen cuts away at myth, enhances teens' self-esteem, and arms them with a trove of useful information. Beautifully organized . . . Any parent, teacher, coach, or doctor needs to read this authoritative guide. What a lifesaver for our boys and girls!" --William S. Pollack, PhD, author of the international bestseller Real Boys and Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School " Being a Teen should be in the hands of every teen in the world. It is a myth-busting, fact-filled treasure full of life information all teens want and need to know." --Christiane Northrup, M.D., New York Times bestselling author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom "Clear, unflinching, and nonjudgmental . . . a reliable guide to the turbulent physical and social transitions of adolescence." --Michael Kimmel, Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Gender Studies, Stony Brook University, and author of Guyland "A comprehensive, honest, fun-to-read book for today's teenagers. This delightful book will be used again and again." --The Reverend Debra W. Haffner, president, Religious Institute, and author of From Diapers to Dating "Detailed, accurate and practical . . . an excellent resource." --Paul Kivel, author of Boys Will Be Men
9780812978612 English 0812978617 "NEW YORK TIMES "BESTSELLER - AN ALL-ENCOMPASSING GUIDE THAT PARENTS WILL WANT FOR THEIR TEENS This thorough, concise guide offers straight talk about: - The male and female body as it changes and matures. - Teen relationships: what it takes to create happy, supportive, positive, and meaningful connections with family, friends, and others. - Identity empowerment: how to be authentic and thrive in today's world. - Sex and sexuality for boys and girls: how teens should take care of their bodies, embrace their experiences, and strengthen self-esteem. - Strategies for working through the toughest challenges, including bullying, sexual abuse, eating disorders, pregnancy, and more. Praise for "Being a Teen" "A frank and candid resource for adolescents."--"People"" " "Fonda's warmth and love for the teen community is evident."--"Publishers Weekly"" " "Clear, practical, and riveting, "Being a Teen" cuts away at myth, enhances teens' self-esteem, and arms them with a trove of useful information. Beautifully organized . . . Any parent, teacher, coach, or doctor needs to read this authoritative guide. What a lifesaver for our boys and girls "--William S. Pollack, PhD, author of the international bestseller "Real Boys" and Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School ""Being a Teen" should be in the hands of every teen in the world. It is a myth-busting, fact-filled treasure full of life information all teens want and need to know."--Christiane Northrup, M.D., "New York Times" bestselling author of "Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom" "Clear, unflinching, and nonjudgmental . . . a reliable guide to the turbulent physical and social transitions of adolescence."--Michael Kimmel, Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Gender Studies, Stony Brook University, and author of "Guyland"" ""A comprehensive, honest, fun-to-read book for today's teenagers. This delightful book will be used again and again."--The Reverend Debra W. Haffner, president, Religious Institute, and author of" From Diapers to Dating" "Detailed, accurate and practical . . . an excellent resource."--Paul Kivel, author of "Boys Will Be Men", "NEW YORK TIMES "BESTSELLER AN ALL-ENCOMPASSING GUIDE THAT PARENTS WILL WANT FOR THEIR TEENS This thorough, concise guide offers straight talk about: The male and female body as it changes and matures. Teen relationships: what it takes to create happy, supportive, positive, and meaningful connections with family, friends, and others. Identity empowerment: how to be authentic and thrive in today s world. Sex and sexuality for boys and girls: how teens should take care of their bodies, embrace their experiences, and strengthen self-esteem. Strategies for working through the toughest challenges, including bullying, sexual abuse, eating disorders, pregnancy, and more. Praise for "Being a Teen" A frank and candid resource for adolescents. "People" "" Fonda s warmth and love for the teen community is evident. "Publishers Weekly" "" Clear, practical, and riveting, "Being a Teen" cuts away at myth, enhances teens self-esteem, and arms them with a trove of useful information. Beautifully organized . . . Any parent, teacher, coach, or doctor needs to read this authoritative guide. What a lifesaver for our boys and girls William S. Pollack, PhD, author of the international bestseller "Real Boys" and Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School "Being a Teen" should be in the hands of every teen in the world. It is a myth-busting, fact-filled treasure full of life information all teens want and need to know. Christiane Northrup, M.D., "New York Times" bestselling author of "Women s Bodies, Women s Wisdom" Clear, unflinching, and nonjudgmental . . . a reliable guide to the turbulent physical and social transitions of adolescence. Michael Kimmel, Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Gender Studies, Stony Brook University, and author of "Guyland" "" A comprehensive, honest, fun-to-read book for today s teenagers. This delightful book will be used again and again. The Reverend Debra W. Haffner, president, Religious Institute, and author of" From Diapers to Dating" Detailed, accurate and practical . . . an excellent resource. Paul Kivel, author of "Boys Will Be Men"", * This thorough, concise guide offers straight talk about the male and female body as it changes and matures, teen relationships, identity empowerment, sex and sexuality for boys and girls, and much more., AN ALL-ENCOMPASSING GUIDE FOR BOYS AND GIRLS AGES 12 AND UP This thorough, concise guide offers straight talk about * the male and female body as it changes and matures * sex and sexuality: how to take care of your body and strengthen your self-esteem * relationships: what it takes to create happy, supportive, positive, and meaningful connections with family, friends, and others * identity empowerment: how to be authentic and thrive in today's world * information about some of the toughest challenges, including bullying, sexual abuse, eating disorders, STIs, and more Advance praise for Being a Teen " Being a Teen should be in the hands of every teen in the world. It is a myth-busting, fact-filled treasure full of life information all teens want and need to know." --Christiane Northrup, M.D., New York Times bestselling author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom "Clear, unflinching, and nonjudgmental . . . a reliable guide to the turbulent physical and social transitions of adolescence." --Michael Kimmel, Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Gender Studies, Stony Brook University, and author of Guyland "Detailed, accurate and practical . . . an excellent resource." --Paul Kivel, author of Boys Will Be Men, AN ALL-ENCOMPASSING GUIDE FOR TEENS AND THEIR PARENTS This thorough, concise guide offers straight talk about: * The male and female body as it changes and matures. * Teen relationships: what it takes to create happy, supportive, positive, and meaningful connections with family, friends, and others. * Identity empowerment: how to be authentic and thrive in today's world. * Sex and sexuality for boys and girls: how teens should take care of their bodies, embrace their experiences, and strengthen self-esteem. * Strategies for working through the toughest challenges, including bullying, sexual abuse, eating disorders, pregnancy, and more. Advance praise for Being a Teen " Being a Teen should be in the hands of every teen in the world. It is a myth-busting, fact-filled treasure full of life information all teens want and need to know." --Christiane Northrup, M.D., New York Times bestselling author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom "Clear, unflinching, and nonjudgmental . . . a reliable guide to the turbulent physical and social transitions of adolescence." --Michael Kimmel, Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Gender Studies, Stony Brook University, and author of Guyland "Detailed, accurate and practical . . . an excellent resource." --Paul Kivel, author of Boys Will Be Men, AN ALL-ENCOMPASSING GUIDE THAT PARENTS WILL WANT FOR THEIR TEENS This thorough, concise guide offers straight talk about: - The male and female body as it changes and matures. - Teen relationships: what it takes to create happy, supportive, positive, and meaningful connections with family, friends, and others. - Identity empowerment: how to be authentic and thrive in today's world. - Sex and sexuality for boys and girls: how teens should take care of their bodies, embrace their experiences, and strengthen self-esteem. - Strategies for working through the toughest challenges, including bullying, sexual abuse, eating disorders, pregnancy, and more. Advance praise for "Being a Teen" ""Being a Teen" should be in the hands of every teen in the world. It is a myth-busting, fact-filled treasure full of life information all teens want and need to know."--Christiane Northrup, M.D., "New York Times" bestselling author of "Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom" "Clear, unflinching, and nonjudgmental . . . a reliable guide to the turbulent physical and social transitions of adolescence."--Michael Kimmel, Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Gender Studies, Stony Brook University, and author of "Guyland"" ""A comprehensive, honest, fun-to-read book for today's teenagers. This delightful book will be used again and again."--The Reverend Debra W. Haffner, president, Religious Institute, and author of" From Diapers to Dating" "Detailed, accurate and practical . . . an excellent resource."--Paul Kivel, author of "Boys Will Be Men", Being a Teen is an extension of Fonda's eighteen years of experience in the field of adolescent sexuality and development, and her conviction that young people are still not getting the information they need. Informed by her personal experiences working with young people and experts at The Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention, which she founded in 1994, and Emory University's Jane Fonda Center for Adolescent Reproductive Health, which she founded in 2000, as well as two years of independent research, Being a Teen is a frank, straightforward and thorough guide to identity, friendship, family, the body, sexuality, pregnancy, bullying, and more-everything a young person needs to grow up happy and healthy., NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * AN ALL-ENCOMPASSING GUIDE THAT PARENTS WILL WANT FOR THEIR TEENS This thorough, concise guide offers straight talk about: * The male and female body as it changes and matures. * Teen relationships: what it takes to create happy, supportive, positive, and meaningful connections with family, friends, and others. * Identity empowerment: how to be authentic and thrive in today's world. * Sex and sexuality for boys and girls: how teens should take care of their bodies, embrace their experiences, and strengthen self-esteem. * Strategies for working through the toughest challenges, including bullying, sexual abuse, eating disorders, pregnancy, and more. Praise for Being a Teen "A frank and candid resource for adolescents." -- People "Fonda's warmth and love for the teen community is evident." -- Publishers Weekly "Clear, practical, and riveting, Being a Teen cuts away at myth, enhances teens' self-esteem, and arms them with a trove of useful information. Beautifully organized . . . Any parent, teacher, coach, or doctor needs to read this authoritative guide. What a lifesaver for our boys and girls!" --William S. Pollack, PhD, author of the international bestseller Real Boys and Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School " Being a Teen should be in the hands of every teen in the world. It is a myth-busting, fact-filled treasure full of life information all teens want and need to know." --Christiane Northrup, M.D., New York Times bestselling author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom "Clear, unflinching, and nonjudgmental . . . a reliable guide to the turbulent physical and social transitions of adolescence." --Michael Kimmel, Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Gender Studies, Stony Brook University, and author of Guyland "A comprehensive, honest, fun-to-read book for today's teenagers. This delightful book will be used again and again." --The Reverend Debra W. Haffner, president, Religious Institute, and author of From Diapers to Dating "Detailed, accurate and practical . . . an excellent resource." --Paul Kivel, author of Boys Will Be Men