Adolescence in Family & Relationships & Nonfiction eBooks

Never Enough

When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic-and What We Can Do About It

by Jennifer Breheny Wallace ...

**AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe definitive book on the rise of “toxic achievement culture” overtaking our kids' and parents' lives, and a new framework for fighting back**In the ever more competitive race to secure the best possible future, today’s students face unprecedented pressure to succeed. They jam-pack their schedules with AP classes, fill every waking hour with resume-padding ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

**AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe definitive book on the rise of “toxic achievement culture” overtaking our kids' and parents' lives, and a new framework for fighting back**In the ever more competitive race to secure the best possible future, today’s students face unprecedented pressure to succeed. They jam-pack their schedules with AP classes, fill every waking hour with resume-padding
... Read more
The Anxious Generation

How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness

by Jonathan Haidt ...

THE ACCLAIMED #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER with over two million copies sold • A must-read for all parents: the generation-defining investigation into the collapse of youth mental health in the era of smartphones, social media, and big tech—and a plan for a healthier, freer childhood. • A cultural catalyst for the resulting $17.1 Billion Meta Settlement.**Named one of the best books of the year by ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

THE ACCLAIMED #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER with over two million copies sold • A must-read for all parents: the generation-defining investigation into the collapse of youth mental health in the era of smartphones, social media, and big tech—and a plan for a healthier, freer childhood. • A cultural catalyst for the resulting $17.1 Billion Meta Settlement.**Named one of the best books of the year by
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Raising Conscious Daughters

Building Confidence, Courage, and Inner Power in an Anxious World

by Dr. Shefali Tsabary ...

“In this insightful and compassionate book, Dr. Shefali helps parents understand the immense pressures girls face today... A timely and important book for every parent of girls.” — Dr. Laura Markham, author of Peaceful Parent, Happy KidsRaising Conscious Daughters by bestselling author Dr. Shefali is a powerful wake-up call, a hands-on guide, and a pathway forward to reclaim how daughters are seen ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

“In this insightful and compassionate book, Dr. Shefali helps parents understand the immense pressures girls face today... A timely and important book for every parent of girls.” — Dr. Laura Markham, author of Peaceful Parent, Happy KidsRaising Conscious Daughters by bestselling author Dr. Shefali is a powerful wake-up call, a hands-on guide, and a pathway forward to reclaim how daughters are seen
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Reviving Ophelia 25th Anniversary Edition

Saving the Selves of Adolescent Girls

by Sara Gilliam, Mary Pipher PhD ...

The 25th anniversary edition of the iconic book, revised and updated for 21st-century adolescent girls and their families.**In 1994, Reviving Ophelia was published, and it shone a much-needed spotlight on the problems faced by adolescent girls. The book became iconic and helped to reframe the national conversation about what author Mary Pipher called "a girl-poisoning culture" surrounding ... Read more

$12.99 CAD

The 25th anniversary edition of the iconic book, revised and updated for 21st-century adolescent girls and their families.**In 1994, Reviving Ophelia was published, and it shone a much-needed spotlight on the problems faced by adolescent girls. The book became iconic and helped to reframe the national conversation about what author Mary Pipher called "a girl-poisoning culture" surrounding
... Read more
The Gift of an Ordinary Day

A Mother's Memoir

by Katrina Kenison ...

**The Gift of an Ordinary Day is an intimate memoir of a family in transition, with boys becoming teenagers, careers ending and new ones opening up, and an attempt to find a deeper sense of place—****and a slower pace—**in a small New England town.This is a story of mid-life longings and discoveries, of lessons learned in the search for home and a new sense of purpose, and the bittersweet ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

**The Gift of an Ordinary Day is an intimate memoir of a family in transition, with boys becoming teenagers, careers ending and new ones opening up, and an attempt to find a deeper sense of place—****and a slower pace—**in a small New England town.This is a story of mid-life longings and discoveries, of lessons learned in the search for home and a new sense of purpose, and the bittersweet
... Read more
Raising Boys, Third Edition

Why Boys Are Different--and How to Help Them Become Happy and Well-Balanced Men

by Steve Biddulph ...

A revised edition of the bestselling and practical guide to the issues parents face in raising sons--including sex, violence, homework, sports, the Internet, and more--and how to best aid boys' development from birth to manhood.From award-winning psychologist Steve Biddulph comes this new edition of Raising Boys, his international best seller published in 14 countries. This complete guide for ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

A revised edition of the bestselling and practical guide to the issues parents face in raising sons--including sex, violence, homework, sports, the Internet, and more--and how to best aid boys' development from birth to manhood.From award-winning psychologist Steve Biddulph comes this new edition of Raising Boys, his international best seller published in 14 countries. This complete guide for
... Read more
The Drama of the Gifted Child

The Search for the True Self

by Alice Miller ...

The classic work on the enduring effects of childhood trauma“Rare and compelling in its compassion and its unassuming eloquence.” —New YorkWhy are many of the most successful people plagued by feelings of emptiness and alienation? This wise and profound book has provided millions of readers with an answer—and has helped them to apply it to their own lives.Far too many of us had to learn as ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

The classic work on the enduring effects of childhood trauma“Rare and compelling in its compassion and its unassuming eloquence.” —New YorkWhy are many of the most successful people plagued by feelings of emptiness and alienation? This wise and profound book has provided millions of readers with an answer—and has helped them to apply it to their own lives.Far too many of us had to learn as
... Read more
Second Chances The Kerry Gladue Story

by Kerry Gladue ...

Series Book 1 - Series One
"Kerry Gladue's personal and family history is as raw, painful and gritty as it gets. From it he has found transformation and, yes, redemption---an inspiring afirmation that we all deserve and can have second chances and new chances, so long as we live."Gabor Mate M.DAuthor, In The Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters With Addiction ... Read more

$12.60 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Kerry Gladue's personal and family history is as raw, painful and gritty as it gets. From it he has found transformation and, yes, redemption---an inspiring afirmation that we all deserve and can have second chances and new chances, so long as we live."Gabor Mate M.DAuthor, In The Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters With Addiction
... Read more
Love Her Well

10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter

by Kari Kampakis ...

Now an ECPA Best Seller—Kari Kampakis's Love Her Well gives moms ten practical tips for how to build strong and lasting relationships with their daughters.For many women, having a baby girl is a dream come true. But as girls grow up, the narrative of innocence and joy changes to one of dread as moms are told, "Just wait until she's a teenager!" and handed a disheartening and too-often-true script ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

Now an ECPA Best Seller—Kari Kampakis's Love Her Well gives moms ten practical tips for how to build strong and lasting relationships with their daughters.For many women, having a baby girl is a dream come true. But as girls grow up, the narrative of innocence and joy changes to one of dread as moms are told, "Just wait until she's a teenager!" and handed a disheartening and too-often-true script
... Read more
Uncommon Sense for Parents with Teenagers, Third Edition

by Michael Riera ...

This perennial bestseller (with more than 100,000 copies sold) has been completely revised and updated for a new generation of teenagers and their parents.Since its initial publication in 1995, Uncommon Sense for Parents with Teenagers has ushered countless families through the trying years of adolescence. In this fully revised and updated edition, Riera tackles some of the newest issues facing ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

This perennial bestseller (with more than 100,000 copies sold) has been completely revised and updated for a new generation of teenagers and their parents.Since its initial publication in 1995, Uncommon Sense for Parents with Teenagers has ushered countless families through the trying years of adolescence. In this fully revised and updated edition, Riera tackles some of the newest issues facing
... Read more
Untangled

Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood

by Lisa Damour Ph.D. ...

**REVISED AND UPDATED IN 2025NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An award-winning guide to the sometimes erratic and confusing behavior of teenage girls from the author of Under Pressure and The Emotional Lives of Teenagers—now revised and updated with advice on social media use, gender fluidity, and drug useDr. Lisa Damour worked as an expert collaborator on Pixar’s Inside Out 2!“The most down-to-earth, ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

**REVISED AND UPDATED IN 2025NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An award-winning guide to the sometimes erratic and confusing behavior of teenage girls from the author of Under Pressure and The Emotional Lives of Teenagers—now revised and updated with advice on social media use, gender fluidity, and drug useDr. Lisa Damour worked as an expert collaborator on Pixar’s Inside Out 2!“The most down-to-earth,
... Read more
How to Raise a Gentle Man

A guide for parents and carers who want to raise kind, emotionally intelligent and respectful boys

by Sarah Ockwell-Smith ...

From birth we treat boys differently to girls: we hold them less, talk to them less and discipline them more harshly. Society is full of stereotyped masculinity and families often pass down inherited beliefs of what 'manliness' should look like.How to Raise a Gentle Man is a book for any parent or carer who wants to break that cycle and for those who are fed up with boys being blamed for ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

From birth we treat boys differently to girls: we hold them less, talk to them less and discipline them more harshly. Society is full of stereotyped masculinity and families often pass down inherited beliefs of what 'manliness' should look like.How to Raise a Gentle Man is a book for any parent or carer who wants to break that cycle and for those who are fed up with boys being blamed for
... Read more
Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens

Discover How to Pray God's Purpose for Their Lives

by Jodie Berndt ...

OVER 500,000 SOLD IN THE PRAYING THE SCRIPTURES SERIESIt's never been tougher to be a teenager--or the parent of one. Thankfully, from your teen's first date to the next time they ask to borrow the car keys, this book will help you make the Bible your source for prayers that can powerfully influence your teen's life.Bestselling author and Bible teacher Jodie Berndt has walked and prayed through ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

OVER 500,000 SOLD IN THE PRAYING THE SCRIPTURES SERIESIt's never been tougher to be a teenager--or the parent of one. Thankfully, from your teen's first date to the next time they ask to borrow the car keys, this book will help you make the Bible your source for prayers that can powerfully influence your teen's life.Bestselling author and Bible teacher Jodie Berndt has walked and prayed through
... Read more
Raising Them Ready

Practical Ways to Prepare Your Kids for Life on Their Own

by Jonathan Catherman, Erica Catherman ...

What is the difference between the kid who struggles to "adult" and the one who jumps in feet first, ready to thrive? It all comes down to mindsets, skillsets, and toolsets. Either we as parents raise kids who are dependent on us or we raise kids who are confident, capable, and eager to take on the challenges of an independent adult life.In Raising Them Ready, parenting experts and bestselling ... Read more

$1.79 CAD

What is the difference between the kid who struggles to "adult" and the one who jumps in feet first, ready to thrive? It all comes down to mindsets, skillsets, and toolsets. Either we as parents raise kids who are dependent on us or we raise kids who are confident, capable, and eager to take on the challenges of an independent adult life.In Raising Them Ready, parenting experts and bestselling
... Read more
The Language of Loss

by Natalie Kathryn Sanchez ...

There is something devastatingly beautiful about the way we metamorphose through pain. In March of 2018, author Natalie Sanchez unexpectedly lost her dad. Since then, she’s been searching for new ways to navigate her difficult journey and rediscover joy.The Language of Loss is a collection of stories about the overwhelming heartache of grief and the way in which we grow through pain. Sanchez uses ... Read more

$5.52 CAD

There is something devastatingly beautiful about the way we metamorphose through pain. In March of 2018, author Natalie Sanchez unexpectedly lost her dad. Since then, she’s been searching for new ways to navigate her difficult journey and rediscover joy.The Language of Loss is a collection of stories about the overwhelming heartache of grief and the way in which we grow through pain. Sanchez uses
... Read more
Red Face

How I Learnt to Live With Social Anxiety

by Russell Norris ...

'Empowering and cathartic' – Dr Tracy Cooper, International Consultant on High Sensitivity'Deeply moving and informative' – Lily Bailey, authorAs an adolescent, Russell’s face and neck would turn crimson at the slightest thing. In his twenties he began suffering from an extreme form of blushing (idiopathic craniofacial erythema). It sent out all the wrong signals — to friends, family and to the ... Read more

$5.93 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

'Empowering and cathartic' – Dr Tracy Cooper, International Consultant on High Sensitivity'Deeply moving and informative' – Lily Bailey, authorAs an adolescent, Russell’s face and neck would turn crimson at the slightest thing. In his twenties he began suffering from an extreme form of blushing (idiopathic craniofacial erythema). It sent out all the wrong signals — to friends, family and to the
... Read more
Tell Me Who I Am

The extraordinary story behind the Netflix documentary

by Alex And Marcus Lewis, Joanna Hodgkin ...

The story behind the hit Netflix documentary: The bestselling account of the bond between brothers and the shocking legacy of a dangerous mother.Imagine waking up one day to discover that you have forgotten everything about your life. Your only link with the past, your only hope for the future, is your identical twin.Now imagine, years later, discovering that your twin had ... ... Read more

$4.99 CAD

The story behind the hit Netflix documentary: The bestselling account of the bond between brothers and the shocking legacy of a dangerous mother.Imagine waking up one day to discover that you have forgotten everything about your life. Your only link with the past, your only hope for the future, is your identical twin.Now imagine, years later, discovering that your twin had ...
... Read more
Unconditional Love

A Guide to Navigating the Joys and Challenges of Being a Grandparent Today

by Jane Isay ...

A beautiful meditation on the joys of being a grandparent and a practical guide to help you and your adult children make the most of your relationship with a grandchild.For many grandparents, a grandchild offers a second chance to become the parent they didn’t have the time or the energy to be when raising their own children. Being a grandparent, family relationships expert Jane Isay argues, is ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

A beautiful meditation on the joys of being a grandparent and a practical guide to help you and your adult children make the most of your relationship with a grandchild.For many grandparents, a grandchild offers a second chance to become the parent they didn’t have the time or the energy to be when raising their own children. Being a grandparent, family relationships expert Jane Isay argues, is
... Read more
Smartphone Nation

Why We're All Addicted to Our Screens and What You and Your Family Can Do About It

by Dr. Kaitlyn Regehr ...

**Indigo’s Best Books of 2025 • The Hill Times’ Top 100 Best Books in 2025“A candid, rigorous, and witty read on how to stop digital devices from wreaking havoc on our lives. As a leading expert on social media and internet policy, Kaitlyn Regehr illuminates what we can do—individually and collectively—to put our smartphones in their place.” —Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

**Indigo’s Best Books of 2025 • The Hill Times’ Top 100 Best Books in 2025“A candid, rigorous, and witty read on how to stop digital devices from wreaking havoc on our lives. As a leading expert on social media and internet policy, Kaitlyn Regehr illuminates what we can do—individually and collectively—to put our smartphones in their place.” —Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of
... Read more
Alone Together

Why We Expect More from Technology and Less from Each Other

by Sherry Turkle ...

A groundbreaking book by one of the most important thinkers of our time shows how technology is warping our social lives and our inner onesTechnology has become the architect of our intimacies. Online, we fall prey to the illusion of companionship, gathering thousands of Twitter and Facebook friends, and confusing tweets and wall posts with authentic communication. But this relentless connection ... Read more

Was $16.99 CAD Now $2.99 CAD

A groundbreaking book by one of the most important thinkers of our time shows how technology is warping our social lives and our inner onesTechnology has become the architect of our intimacies. Online, we fall prey to the illusion of companionship, gathering thousands of Twitter and Facebook friends, and confusing tweets and wall posts with authentic communication. But this relentless connection
... Read more
Connect

Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends and Colleagues

by David L. Bradford, Carole Robin ...

'A practical and timely book I highly recommend' Arianna Huffington, Founder and CEO, Thrive Global'Connect offers a compelling and highly accessible roadmap for building relationships that lead to professional success and personal fulfilment. I highly recommend this book' Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn and co-author of Blitzscaling and The Alliance'I encourage anyone who cares to develop ... Read more

$10.99 CAD

'A practical and timely book I highly recommend' Arianna Huffington, Founder and CEO, Thrive Global'Connect offers a compelling and highly accessible roadmap for building relationships that lead to professional success and personal fulfilment. I highly recommend this book' Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn and co-author of Blitzscaling and The Alliance'I encourage anyone who cares to develop
... Read more
Between

A guide for parents of eight to thirteen-year-olds

by Sarah Ockwell-Smith ...

'Full of practical parenting advice that will give you the tools to guide your child through this time' Daily ExpressRaising a tween can often leave you feeling like a parenting beginner all over again. Children in the 'between' stage seem to change almost daily, leaving many parents struggling to understand the child they once thought they knew so well. In Between, parenting expert and mother of ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

'Full of practical parenting advice that will give you the tools to guide your child through this time' Daily ExpressRaising a tween can often leave you feeling like a parenting beginner all over again. Children in the 'between' stage seem to change almost daily, leaving many parents struggling to understand the child they once thought they knew so well. In Between, parenting expert and mother of
... Read more
The Sleepover

The unputdownable, page-turning psychological thriller from bestseller Keri Beevis

by Keri Beevis ...

A powerful, page-turning psychological thriller from bestselling author writer Keri Beevis that you won't want to put down..One Night.One Secret.One Nightmare.When you’re a kid, you imagine monsters to have horns and fangs. That they hide under the bed or in the wardrobe. And you believe they can only come after you when it’s dark.You don’t expect them to look like everyday people or that they may ... Read more

$4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A powerful, page-turning psychological thriller from bestselling author writer Keri Beevis that you won't want to put down..One Night.One Secret.One Nightmare.When you’re a kid, you imagine monsters to have horns and fangs. That they hide under the bed or in the wardrobe. And you believe they can only come after you when it’s dark.You don’t expect them to look like everyday people or that they may
... Read more
The Disengaged Teen

Helping Kids Learn Better, Feel Better, and Live Better

by Jenny Anderson, Rebecca Winthrop ...

**“Our education systems are shortchanging far too many teenagers. This book is brimming with insights on how to change that. It’s an engaging, evidence-based, and practical read about how to develop a generation of lifelong learners.”—Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Potential and Think Again, and host of the podcast Re:ThinkingA powerful toolkit for parents of both ... Read more

Was $14.99 CAD Now $10.99 CAD

**“Our education systems are shortchanging far too many teenagers. This book is brimming with insights on how to change that. It’s an engaging, evidence-based, and practical read about how to develop a generation of lifelong learners.”—Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Potential and Think Again, and host of the podcast Re:ThinkingA powerful toolkit for parents of both
... Read more

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