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Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise August 2022 |
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The teen interpreter : a guide to the challenges and joys of raising adolescents
by T. E. Apter
An insightful, revealing, and practical guide to adolescents' inner world, from a renowned psychologist. Once children hit adolescence, it seems as if overnight "I love you" becomes "leave me alone," and any question from a parent can be dismissed with one word: "fine." But while they may not show it, teens benefit from their parents' curiosity, delight, and connection. In The Teen Interpreter, psychologist Terri Apter looks inside teens' minds-minds that are experiencing powerful new emotions and awareness of the world around them-to show how parents can revitalize their relationship. She illuminates the rapid neurological developments of a teen's brain, explains the power of teenage friendships, and explores the positives and pitfalls of social media. With perceptive conversation exercises that synthesize research from more than thirty years in the field, Apter illustrates how teens signal their changing needs and identities-and how parents can interpret these signals and see the world through their teen's eyes. The Teen Interpreter is a generous roadmap for enjoying the most challenging, and rewarding, parenting years.
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The Essential Sex Education Book for Parents : Guided Conversations to Have With Your Tweens and Teens
by Daniel Rice
Discover sex-positive guidance to help you have important talks with your tween or teen. Find out how you can tackle the sometimes difficult subject of sex in a way that encourages your child to open up, be honest, and not feel ashamed. This modern guide helps you confidently discuss 70 essential sex education topics. Each subject features an easy-to-understand explanation, as well as questions and prompts designed to help you start meaningful dialogues.
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Moms Moving On: Real Life Advice for Conquering Divorce, Co-Parenting Through...
by Michelle Dempsey-Multack, MS, CDS
What's inside: straightforward and practical advice on getting through divorce and coming out on the other side with confidence and a new set of coping skills.
Is it for you? although anyone facing this difficult life change will find helpful and uplifting guidance here, at times the focus zooms in on the issues facing parents, such as amicable co-parenting with your ex or introducing new partners to your children.
Don't miss: the thought-provoking journal prompts sprinkled throughout, which will help readers work through questions big and small.
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Southern folk medicine : healing traditions from the Appalachian fields and forests
by Phyllis D. Light
This book is the first to describe the history, folklore, assessment methods, and remedies of Southern and Appalachian Folk Medicine(SAFM)--the only system of folk medicine, other than Native American, that developed in the United States. One of the system's last active practitioners, Phyllis D. Light has studied and worked with herbs, foods, and other healing techniques for more than thirty years. In everyday language, she explains how Southern and Appalachian Folk Medicine was passed down orally through the generations by herbalists and healers who cared for people in their communities with the natural tools on hand. Several cultural and healing traditions merged together over a period of time to create Southern Folk Medicine, which draws from the medicine systems of the Greeks (humoral system, astrology), Native Americans (indigenous plant use, spiritual traditions, elements), African (spiritual traditions, foods), and the folk medicine of the British Isles (elements, humors, superstitions, herbs). Light shows that this is not a forgotten system, but an active, viable approach to herbalism that is readily understood and easily put into practice. A fourth-generation herbalist and healer, the author began her studies in the deep woods of North Alabama with lessons from her grandmother, whose knowledge had its roots in her Creek/Cherokee heritage. Light continued as an apprentice with the late Tommie Bass, a nationally renowned folk herbalist, as well as other herbal Elders throughout the Appalachians and the Deep South. Light's extensive knowledge and experience informs her explanation of the Southern Blood Types, which is different from any other indigenous system. The four elements and four tastes form the energetic foundation of the principles and practices, which recognize each individual's uniqueness and the fact that people with the same disorder might have totally different symptoms and therefore might there need totally different herbal remedies. Not only an elucidating description of Southern Folk Medicine, but also a fascinating account of how a healthcare system evolved to meet the needs of the people of this country, this book presents a comprehensive look at a uniquely American concept of healing based on self-care and personal responsibility.
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Move the Body, Heal the Mind: Overcome Anxiety, Depression, and Dementia and...
by Jennifer Heisz, PhD
What it's about: the powerful connection between the health of our brains and the fitness of our bodies.
Read it for: the latest in neuroscientific research into exercise and the effects staying active can have on memory, sleep quality, and how the brain changes as we age.
You might also like: Daniel Lieberman's Exercised, which covers similar territory from an anthropological perspective and explores why physical activity is such a struggle for so many.
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Overthinking About You: Navigating Romantic Relationships When You Have Anxiety, OCD...
by Allison Raskin
What it's about: how to handle the complexities of dating and relationships while managing mental illness.
Topics include: how and when to disclose to new partners; self-aware (but not self-conscious) understanding of how your symptoms present; and how to navigate breakups.
About the author: Writer and comedian Allison Raskin co-hosts the podcast and YouTube series Just Between Us with fellow BuzzFeed alum Gaby Dunn. The pair also co-authored the novel I Hate Everyone But You and its sequel Please Send Help.
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The Art of Talking with Children: The Simple Keys to Nurturing Kindness, Creativity, and...
by Rebecca Rolland, EdD
What's inside: well-researched advice for connecting with the young people in your life through meaningful and productive conversation.
Topics include: setting aside time for structured discussions of important issues; engaging with taciturn teens; the power of conversation to instill confidence and empathy.
For fans of: How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish; Raising Good Humans by Hunter Clarke-Fields.
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Undistracted : capture your purpose, rediscover your joy
by Bob Goff
Through the pithy and inspiring storytelling that has endeared him to millions, New York Times bestselling author Bob Goff invites you to laugh with more gusto, dream with more confidence, and love with more intention in this disarming call to live Undistracted
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Move : how the new science of body movement can set your mind free
by Caroline Williams
A veteran science journalist explores the latest research on the relationship between brain health and physical activity and discusses how the simplest movements can reactivate our bodies and help relieve anxiety and depression and improve memory and creativity.
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You can have a better period : a practical guide to calmer and less painful periods
by Le'Nise Brothers
You Can Have A Better Period is a straight-talking resource to help women understand their menstrual cycles and finally get answers to questions such as: "Why am I so moody right before my period?," "Are periods supposed to be so painful?," "Why is my period so heavy?," "Is it normal to get headaches right before my period?" Le'Nise Brothers takes us through each phase of our cycle, including a clear programme of nutrition and lifestyle changes. The book explains which supplements work and the key stress management habits we can implement, to bring long-lasting and sustainable changes to our hormonal balance and menstrual health.
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The simplest baby book in the world : you got this! : the illustrated, grab-and-do guide for a healthy, happy baby
by Stephen M. Gross
The Simplest Baby Book in the World is the illustrated grab-and-do guide that helps today's moms and dads gain confidence in their ability to be great parents. It makes raising a baby easier by curating and distilling down to their essentials the best-of-the-best advice on topics like sleep training, feeding and safety from doctors, nurses, parents and nannies. You will quickly and easily find simple solutions and have proven techniques at your fingertips when you need them most whether it's 2 a.m. or 2p.m.
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Illogical: Saying Yes to a Life Without Limits
by Emmanuel Acho
What it is: a thought-provoking look at the possibilities that can arise when we set aside conventional wisdom to explore beyond the self-imposed limits of the "logical" path.
About the author: Former NFL linebacker and Emmy-winning broadcaster Emmanuel Acho's first book Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man was inspired by his web series of the same name, where he has interviewed guests like Matthew McConaughey and Chelsea Handler.
Reviewers say: Illogical "brims with infectious positivity" (Publishers Weekly).
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Body Work: The Radical Power of Personal Narrative
by Melissa Febos
What it is: an engaging and candid collection of essays about the stories we tell ourselves and the power of writing as a tool to help us work through our pasts, face our emotions, and thoughtfully consider our relationships.
What makes it unique: the focus on the body as part of our personal narrative and how our bodies tell their own stories about our experiences with life and love.
Reviewers say: The "whip-smart essays" in Body Work are "a wonder", and "even nonwriters will enjoy the artistry on display throughout" (Publishers Weekly).
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Unbreakable : how I turned my depression and anxiety into motivation and you can too
by Jay Glazer
Jay Glazer--a top NFL insider on Fox NFL Sunday, an MMA coach, actor, and a veteran advocate and founder of MVP (Merging Vets and Players)--offers honest, in your face advice and insights gleaned from his fight through depression and anxiety, his successful careers in NFL journalism and business, as well as his work with military vets struggling with PTSD; the result is a relentless, unapologetic, and no-nonsense approach to overcoming your self-doubts, fears, and excuses... with the goal of becoming Unbreakable.
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Iredell County Public Library
201 North Tradd Street
Statesville, North Carolina 28677
704-878-3090www.iredell.lib.nc.us/ |
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