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How to Grow a Grown Up
- Prepare Your Teen for the Real World
- Narrated by: Dr Dominique Thompson
- Length: 9 hrs and 52 mins
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Whether you have a teen who is struggling with exam pressure or a young adult who hasn’t settled into university life, or you are curious about what lies ahead for your younger child, How to Grow a Grown Up will help you to build your child's confidence and resilience - so they can become a strong, happy and independent adult.
We’re fast approaching the thirrd decade of the 21st century, and it’s a very different world from the one in which parents (and teachers) grew up. Challenging issues have come together - including cyber bullying, ‘always-on’ culture and ever increasing pressure to do well - to create a perfect storm. The result is that teenagers and young adults are now less prepared for a more challenging world - and if they don’t develop the skills they need to help them thrive, they can become easy prey to mental health problems.
In this book, Dr Dominique Thompson, the UK’s leading GP on student mental health, and educational expert Fabienne Vailes, reveal what exactly parents need to do to help teenagers and young adults in this new world - and how to manage problems along the way.
It includes:
- An overview of the pressures and problems facing this generation of young people - why are they increasingly stressed, anxious or suffering from mental health issues.
- What exactly parents can do to help their teens and young adults become healthily independent, navigate challenges and flourish in preparation for adult life.
- How pastoral care at universities and workplaces is changing, and what a parent’s role could and should be.
- Ways to recognise the signs of mental health distress and what to do about it, particularly dealing with problems from a distance.
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- Anonymous User
- 11-09-20
Thank You!!
I started listening to this in preparation for my 12 year old son starting Secondary school after the 6 months out of school due to the pandemic.
I am delighted and informed by it in so many ways. I thought at first that it may be for an older demographic but actually it’s perfect as it’s all about the new phase of life and basic advice and suggestions and coping skills that I may experience with a 12 year old growing radially into a teenager and beyond...
The authors voice is lovely to listen too and feels soft and caring yet firmly grounded in applied knowledge.
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- Anonymous User
- 13-10-23
Brilliantly informative.
I chose this book as I felt very unprepared for parenting in these times. My children are 7 and 5 and even though the book is predominantly for issues slightly older children encounter I still found it informative and relevant. It is clear and concise without being preachy. Am recommending to all my parent friends!
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- Amazon Customer
- 06-03-20
A must read for every parent
A brilliant book, well researched and written by authors who clearly understand the subject.
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- Anonymous User
- 27-02-21
Full of really useful advice
A very good book. Covers a lot of material. Would recommend as essential reading to any parent.
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- Anonymous User
- 16-07-22
relatable explanations for "Generation Z".
gen Z effects us all.
we either are gen Z
parent Gen Z
grand parent gen Z
employ Gen Z
teach gen Z
get services delivered by gen Z
I can't think of many people this book would not help
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