Laurence Steinberg is a Professor of Psychology at Temple University. He is the author of numerous books and regularly writes about education issues in The New York Times and the Wall Street Journal.
The book offers a comprehensive exploration of adolescence, combining scientific research with clear writing. It highlights how the context of adolescents' lives influences their behavior and social interactions. Each chapter integrates theories and research methods, providing depth and clarity. The seventh edition includes innovative supplements for both instructors and students, enhancing the learning experience.
"You and Your Adolescent" is an essential guide for parents navigating the challenges of teenage years, including pregnancy, AIDS, and violence. Authors Laurence Steinberg and Ann Levine offer insights on communication, puberty, peer pressure, and special advice for diverse family structures, making adolescence easier to understand and support.
In Age of Opportunity, Laurence Steinberg leads readers through new findings that reveal what the new timetable of adolescence means for parenting 13-year- olds versus 20-somethings. He explains how the plasticity of the adolescent brain, rivaling that of years 0 through 3, suggests new strategies for instilling self-control during teenage years.
Biological transitions -- Cognitive transitions -- Social transitions -- The contexts of adolescence -- Families -- Sexuality -- Achievement -- Psychosocial problems in adolescence -- Glossary -- References -- Name index -- Subject index.
Focusing on adolescent development, the book highlights the connections between research and real-world applications, showcasing how social, economic, and cultural backgrounds influence growth. It features an integrated, personalized digital learning program designed to help students study more effectively, maintain focus, and enhance their academic performance.
This revised edition of "You and Your Adolescent" by Laurence Steinberg and Ann Levine serves as a comprehensive guide for parents navigating the challenges of raising teenagers aged 10 to 20, offering insights into adolescent development and effective parenting strategies.
"A much-needed guide for parents of people in their twenties and thirties from one of the world's leading developmental psychologists. Your child is now an adult, but your job as a parent is far from over. Instead, your role must evolve to meet their ongoing, changing needs. But what exactly are these new needs? And why are they so different now than they were when you were a young adult? This is the first comprehensive guide written for parents whose children are in two of the most crucial decades of life"-- Provided by publisher
Was brauchen Kinder wirklich? Was ist das richtige Maß an Strenge? Wie viel Freiheit soll ich meinem Kind lassen? Wie schaffe ich es, die Werte zu vermitteln, die mir wichtig sind? Fragen, die sich alle Eltern stellen. Laurence Steinberg gibt die Antworten, indem er zehn Leitsätze zur Kindererziehung formuliert und anhand von Beispielen humorvoll zeigt, wie diese im Alltag angewendet werden. Seine 10 Gebote sind allgemeine Grundsätze, so dass sie für Eltern von Dreijährigen, von Teenagern, von Jungen und Mädchen, für Eltern mit Erfahrung und für die ohne gleichermaßen geeignet sind. Aus dem Amerikanischen von Sonja Schuhmacher. Format 13 x 20,5 cm. Broschur.
