Peer pressure and group behaviour in teenagers
I have genuinely been surprised just how popular The Teenage Guide to Friends has been amongst parents. Of all my books on adolescence and wellbeing,
Adolescence
I explain everything from peer pressure and risk-taking, sleep and emotional changes to exam pressure and the effects of stress on learning. You’ll also find out about “Positively Teenage” and the concepts of FLOURISH. For links to research and other resources on this topic, please go to Extras. For my posts on the topic, see below. Do use the search box to find specific topics.
Teenage brains and risk
In my talks and in Blame My Brain, I explain that risk is important. It’s biologically programmed into us to take some risks in order
How Schools Can Prevent Helicopter-parenting
I have blogged for Cambridge International Exams about how schools can tackle the problem of helicopter parenting. Many parents don’t fall into these traps but
Body image – for boys (girls, please listen, too)
I was sent this phenomenal free resource from MediaSmart for educating boys and young men about problems with body image. With today’s obsession about how we
What is the 21st Century Doing To Our Teenagers?
Someone asked me if they could see the powerpoint presentation from my 2015 Edinburgh International Book Festival talk of that title. Certainly. It’s below – though
21st Century and teenagers
RESOURCES FOR FURTHER READING Note that I do NOT only suggest books/articles that I agree with. We should all read things that challenge what we think, to make
“How do I understand my teenage boy?”
Hi Nicola, Do you understand the brains of teenage boys? My 16 year old spends hours playing on the xbox, shouting and swearing at