{"product_id":"crucial-years-1","title":"Crucial Years","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A road map for any adult supporting children... a must read!' Eve Rodsky, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eFair Play\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn essential guide for parents and caregivers, this book offers insights, strategies and understanding to navigate middle childhood (ages 6-12). Dr. Sheryl Ziegler, a seasoned clinical psychologist and mother, highlights ways to foster resilience, encourage open communication and build lasting connections during this crucial period.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A pivotal sea change is happening in children's development. The age of puberty has been trending earlier for decades and now starts as young as eight years old in girls and nine in boys. Bullying doesn't just happen on the playground, but over text and DMs. Depression and anxiety are drastically on the rise. Couple earlier puberty with ill-equipped, developing brains and the onslaught of new media and stressors that never existed when we were kids, and it's clear that parents need a new guide to raise this new generation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Crucial Years \u003c\/i\u003eis your essential handbook to navigating the often misunderstood and overlooked years of middle childhood (ages 6-12). As a mother and clinical psychologist, Dr. Sheryl Ziegler knows first-hand how challenging these years can be - yet she also recognizes that this is a tender age and  pivotal opportunity to connect with your child before adolescence. Dr. Ziegler masterfully unlocks the enigma surrounding modern puberty and offers evidence-based strategies, interventions and answers to middle childhood's most perplexing questions and concerns. In these pages she provides:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e- Science-based advice\u003c\/b\u003e to recognize the first signs of puberty and navigate the changes to come.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Candid and actionable guidance\u003c\/b\u003e for getting your kids to talk about anxiety, depression and their complicated feelings.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e- Insight  into the changing world of gender and sexual identity\u003c\/b\u003e, and how to guide  your child through this complicated new landscape.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - A  thoughtful and sensitive discussion \u003c\/b\u003eof how race intersects with puberty  and mental health, and how all parents can approach this mindfully and  inclusively.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - A clear explanation\u003c\/b\u003e of the invisible threads linking mood swings, self-image and social media exposure.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Road-tested, real-world guidance\u003c\/b\u003e to handle bullies, mean girls and other friendship and social challenges.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Crucial Years\u003c\/i\u003e gives you everything you need to guide your child through the hazards and thrills of puberty and help them emerge as well-rounded, confident young adults.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Headline Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56414667538776,"sku":"9781035423392","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781035423392_d05b02fa-da23-47b0-89d0-5b3d534f4689.jpg?v=1778308273","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/crucial-years-1","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}