One of the New York Times’ “50 Best Memoirs of the Past 50 Years” Ranging from the backwoods of Virginia to a New Jersey commuter town to the city of Baltimore, this remarkable memoir recounts Russell Baker’s experience of growing ...
The volume surveys some 100 topics, including childlessness, dominance, moral development, obedience, tantrums, and toilet training. The entries are documented and cross-referenced, and many are accompanied by illustrations.
A leading child psychologist draws on a wide-reaching survey of American pre-teens to reveal the earlier ages at which today's young people are being introduced to sex, drugs, and body-image issues, in a guide for parents on how to help ...
Now in paperback, this lovingly written primer imaginatively combines the humor of Mark Twain with the practicality of Dr. Benjamin Spock. Includes hundreds of activities, skills, and experiences, for kids ages 3 to 18.
Growing Up Chicago is a collection of coming-of-age stories written by Chicagoland authors that reflects the diversity of the city and its metropolitan area. Primarily memoir, the book asks, What characterizes a Chicago author?
Boys today grow up in a world full of mass-media and misinformation. Our boys, your boys, need to know that it is okay to ask questions about anything. This book will help both of you open doors of communication and trust.
Growing up can be oh-so confusing! Shhh, don't be so loud. Speak up! You've got to be the BIG brother now. You're much too little to go on the big rides. No matter where you are at any moment in your life, it's best to just be YOU.