This is the ultimate guide to raising the tween/teen boy in your life. It covers everything from relationships, social media, friendships and school, dealing with topics like porn, drugs and video games, as well as physical and mental changes. 
Dr Natterson helps parents navigate the tricky stage of puberty - when loud, rambunctious boys often turn into silent, uncommunicative beings who slink behind closed doors. She argues that it's up to parents to improve their communication with their son and help him prepare for life as an adult, armed with the knowledge needed to become a well-rounded human being. This book looks at the dramatic shifts boys face physically, mentally, emotionally and socially, filtered through the Dr Natterson's expert medical and child development lens. 
'Decoding Boys debunks the widespread myth of the inscrutable teenage boy. Dr. Cara Natterson illuminates boys' inner lives, details the pressures they face from the outside world, and teaches parents how to effectively engage and support their adolescent sons. Decoding Boys is clear, wise, and eye-opening. If you're raising a boy, you need this brilliant book.' 
- Lisa Damour, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of Untangled and Under Pressure\n'Decoding Boys is the ultimate guide to help you understand and raise your boys with acceptance and perspective. Reading it is like having an empathetic, really smart friend who totally gets what you are going through and is helpful every step of the way!' 
- Mallika Chopra, author of Living with Intent 
'Decoding Boys is the book we've been waiting for! Dr. Cara Natterson tackles the topics that are difficult for parents to understand, let alone discuss with their children. She demystifies the complex science of male puberty and delivers sound advice for any adult living with-and wanting to support-an increasingly silent teenage boy.' 
- Louise Greenspan, M.D., coauthor of The New Puberty, How to Navigate Early Development in Today's Girls

Decoding Boys: New science behind the subtle art of raising sons

Self-Help

Natterson, Dr. Cara

Relationships

Yellow Kite

This is the ultimate guide to raising the tween/teen boy in your life. It covers everything from relationships, social media, friendships and school, dealing with topics like porn, drugs and video games, as well as physical and mental changes.\nDr Natterson helps parents navigate the tricky stage of puberty - when loud, rambunctious boys often turn into silent, uncommunicative beings who slink behind closed doors. She argues that it's up to parents to improve their communication with their son and help him prepare for life as an adult, armed with the knowledge needed to become a well-rounded human being. This book looks at the dramatic shifts boys face physically, mentally, emotionally and socially, filtered through the Dr Natterson's expert medical and child development lens.\n'Decoding Boys debunks the widespread myth of the inscrutable teenage boy. Dr. Cara Natterson illuminates boys' inner lives, details the pressures they face from the outside world, and teaches parents how to effectively engage and support their adolescent sons. Decoding Boys is clear, wise, and eye-opening. If you're raising a boy, you need this brilliant book.' 
- Lisa Damour, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of Untangled and Under Pressure\n'Decoding Boys is the ultimate guide to help you understand and raise your boys with acceptance and perspective. Reading it is like having an empathetic, really smart friend who totally gets what you are going through and is helpful every step of the way!' 
- Mallika Chopra, author of Living with Intent\n'Decoding Boys is the book we've been waiting for! Dr. Cara Natterson tackles the topics that are difficult for parents to understand, let alone discuss with their children. She demystifies the complex science of male puberty and delivers sound advice for any adult living with-and wanting to support-an increasingly silent teenage boy.' 
- Louise Greenspan, M.D., coauthor of The New Puberty, How to Navigate Early Development in Today's Girls

This new journal is especially made for girls 10 and older, and is the companion title to our newest body book, The Care &amp; Keeping of You 2! Within this journal you'll have the perfect place to write down your thoughts about the changes happening to your body, mind, and emotions. So even on the days when you feel out of control, the quizzes, questions, checklists, and drawing assignments will help get you back on the path to feeling your best.

The Care and Keeping of You 2 Journal (American Girl® Wellbeing)

Children's Books

Growing Up & Facts of Life

American Girl Publishing

This companion to our bestselling book, The Care &amp; Keeping of You, received its own all-new makeover! This updated interactive journal allows girls to record their moods, track their periods, and keep in touch with their overall health and well-being. Tips, quizzes, and checklists help girls understand and express what's happening to their bodies--and their feelings about it.

The Care and Keeping of You Journal: for Younger Girls (American Girl® Wellbeing)

From the author of the bestselling Care &amp; Keeping of You series! This book will provide you with the answers that will help you take care of yourself better, from hair care to healthy eating, bad breath to shaving, acne to voice changes, and everything in between. With tips, how-tos, and facts from a real pediatrician, it's the perfect book to help you learn about your body's changes.

Guy Stuff: The Body Book for Boys (American Girl® Wellbeing)

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You're growing up--and so are your feelings and emotions. As you enter puberty, not only is your body changing, but so are your emotions. You might feel your emotions more strongly or have new feelings you don't know how to talk about. From the author of the bestselling Guy Stuff: The Body Book for Boys, this book will help you learn to identify all the feelings you have, from anger to sadness to embarrassment to happiness. Then use the tips inside for managing and expressing your emotions in positive ways.

Guy Stuff Feelings: Everything you need to know about your emotions (American Girl® Wellbeing)

The bestselling body book for girls ages 10 and up, now updated! Book 2 in our best-selling body book series for girls just got even better! With all-new illustrations and updated content, this title features tips, how-tos, and facts from the experts. This thoughtful advice book will guide you through the next steps of growing up. With illustrations and expert contributors, this book covers new questions about periods, your growing body, peer pressure, personal care, and more! Written by Dr. Cara Natterson for girls 10 and up, The Care & Keeping of You 2 follows up the original bestseller with even more in-depth details about the physical and emotional changes you're going through.

The Care and Keeping of You 2 (American Girl® Wellbeing)

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Decoding Boys: New science behind the subtle art of raising sons

Decoding Boys: New science behind the subtle art of raising sons

The Care and Keeping of You 2 Journal (American Girl® Wellbeing)

The Care and Keeping of You Journal: for Younger Girls (American Girl® Wellbeing)

Guy Stuff: The Body Book for Boys (American Girl® Wellbeing)

Guy Stuff Feelings: Everything you need to know about your emotions (American Girl® Wellbeing)

The Care and Keeping of You 2 (American Girl® Wellbeing)