Teenagers: The Evidence Base

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'A brilliant resource for navigating the teen years' Stella O'Malley

Teenagers: The Evidence Base deftly summarises decades of research and expert knowledge to offer parents and other interested adults a roadmap to adolescence.

It weaves together insights from social and experimental psychology, neuroscience, family systems and adolescent development, among other fields, to equip readers with a clear understanding of what it means to be a teenager today, how they develop, the hazard points and opportunities, and how best to support them as they navigate their labyrinthine and very personal route to adulthood.

This practical, engaging guide is an essential purchase for any adult wanting to understand the turbulence, creativity and brilliance of the teenage years.

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'A brilliant resource for parents navigating the teen years. This essential guide combines the latest research with evidence-based strategies to help you understand and support your teenager through their formative years. Discover practical advice on strengthening parent-teen bonds, guiding friendships, managing mood swings, and fostering a positive body image. This comprehensive resource equips parents with tools to handle the complexities of adolescence while offering guidance on shaping your teen into a well-rounded, resilient adult. With a compassionate approach and practical strategies, Teenagers: The Evidence-Base turns the tumultuous teenage years into a period of growth and connection ' - Stella O'Malley, author of What Your Teen is Trying to Tell You

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'An invaluable resource for parents of teenagers, offering both reassurance and practical guidance. It delves into the science and addresses key concerns such as risk-taking, conflict, and social media - topics that weigh heavily on many parents' minds ... highly recommended for its compelling blend of research and real-world application' - Dr Bettina Hohnen, Clinical Psychologist and Senior Teaching Fellow at UCL, and author of The Incredible Teenage Brain

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'I found myself smiling and nodding throughout this book as Matilda guides us through the weather patterns of the teen years using an excellent range of research sources. There are entertaining anecdotes from her own parenting, but the real genius is finishing off each chapter with advice bullet-points; perfect for all of those times we find ourselves in need of guidance but we're busy and tired and we can't for the life of us remember what we've read' - Rachel Richards, host of Teenagers Untangled

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'An amazing resource, meticulously researched and full of wise and interesting advice on dealing with teenagers, especially useful for parents on the frontline' - Professor Suzanne Franks, author of Get Out of My Life ... But First Take Me & Alex Into Town

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'A tour de force. Matilda Gosling, building on her unique reputation as the integrator of scientific evidence with parenting advice, produced a most valuable summary of developmental, psychiatric and neuroscience knowledge about the teenage years in a language accessible to all to offer sound advice to parents facing the inevitable challenges of supporting young people growing up in the 21st Century. A text that will help all parents who want to base their parenting on facts rather than fiction' - Professor Peter Fonagy, National Clinical Advisor on Children's Mental Health, NHS England

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Author Bio

Matilda Goslingis a social scientist and independent researcher specialising in social psychology and issues affecting children and young people, including education and child development. She has worked for governments, charities, foundations and private-sector organisations, and has overseen field research in more than 60 countries. Matilda previously co-founded and ran an international social research consultancy. Matilda has degrees from the University of Cambridge and the London School of Economics. She lives in Brighton with her partner and two children.