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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BOOKS

When the Parents Change, Everything Changes, by Paul Dix

Paul Dix explores how parents’ actions and attitudes can transform their children’s behaviour. Dix provides practical strategies to help parents create a positive environment that encourages growth and cooperation.
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Positive Discipline for Teenagers, by Jane Nelsen and Lynn Lott

Lynn Lott offers practical strategies for parents to guide their teens with kindness and firmness. The book focuses on teaching teens responsibility, respect, and problem-solving skills, while fostering a positive and supportive relationship between parents and their teenagers.
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The Conscious Parent, by Shefali Tsabary

Through this book, Shefali Tsabary helps parents become more aware of their own feelings and reactions, so they can build a closer, more understanding relationship with their children and support emotional growth for both.
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The Power of Habit, by Charles Duhigg

Charles Duhigg explores how habits are formed and how they can be changed, explaining the science behind them. It provides practical strategies to break bad habits and create positive ones, helping individuals improve their lives, businesses, and society.
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Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting out of the box, by Arbinger Institute

This book explores how self-deception impacts leadership and relationships. It explains how people often trap themselves in a “box” of narrow thinking and how recognising and overcoming this can improve decision-making, teamwork, and personal growth. It encourages leaders to adopt a mindset of empathy and openness to drive positive change.
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The Anatomy of Peace. How to resolve the heart of conflict, by Arbinger Institute

Through an intriguing story, this book explores how internal mindsets and attitudes contribute to conflict. It insights into how shifting from a “heart at war” to a “heart at peace” can transform relationships and resolve conflicts in personal, professional, and societal settings.
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Why Won't My Teenager Talk to Me?, by John Coleman

Dr. Coleman aims to help parents navigate the transitional years of adolescence and build stronger, more positive relationships with their teenagers, offering practical advice on how to improve communication and understanding.
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01 / ADOLESCENCE

FAVOURITE BOOKS ABOUT ADOLESCENCE

Flourish, by Martin Seligman

This book explores the concept of well-being and how to achieve a fulfilling life. Through this book, Seligman aims to shift the focus of psychology from just treating mental illness to promoting positive emotions, engagement, and a sense of purpose.
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Brainstorm: the power and purpose of the teenage brain, by Daniel J. Siegel

Daniel J. Siegel explains how the adolescent brain develops and affects behaviour, emotions, and decision-making. He offers insights to help parents and educators better understand and support teenagers during this critical stage of growth.
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, by Sean Covey

Sean Covey offers a guide for teenagers to develop strong personal and social skills. Through this book, Covey aims to help teens improve self-confidence, set goals, and navigate challenges to become more effective in their daily lives.
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Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child, by John Gottman

John Gottman focuses on providing parents with strategies to help their children understand and manage emotions, fostering emotional intelligence and strengthening relationships.
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BEST TALKS RELATED TO ADOLESCENCE

WHAT ADOLESCENTS (OR TEENAGERS) NEED TO THRIVE / Charisse Nixon

Charisse Nixon discusses the key factors that contribute to the well-being and development of teenagers. She highlights the importance of emotional support, positive relationships, autonomy, and a sense of purpose, offering insights into how adults can help adolescents thrive during these crucial years.

 

THE MYSTERIOUS WORKINGS OF THE ADOLESCENT BRAIN / Sarah- Jayne Blakemore

Sarah-Jayne Blakemore explains how brain development during adolescence affects behaviour, decision-making, and social interactions, helping to understand why teenagers often act impulsively and emotionally.

THE SKILL OF HUMOUR / Andrew Tarvin

Andrew Tarvin teaches how humor can be developed as a skill to improve communication, strengthen relationships, and reduce stress, offering practical tips for using humor effectively in everyday life.

WHAT TEENS WANT YOU TO KNOW (BUT WON’T TELL YOU) / Roy Petitfils
Our biggest fear isn’t being rejected, it’s being invisible. Roy Petitfils discusses the invisibility epidemic faced by teenagers and what we can do to help.

 

02 / PERSONALITY TYPES

Where to take the MBTI test?

If you’re looking to better understand individual personalities, a great starting point is the test on 16personalities.com. While based on the MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator), it also incorporates elements of the Big Five personality traits theory, offering a more comprehensive view of personality. The test provides users with a detailed profile of their type, strengths, and potential areas for growth. It helps navigate differences in how people think, communicate, and make decisions, supporting personal growth without labelling individuals.

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Personality tests are not recommended for children under 13 due to their limited reasoning skills and self-awareness. However, a free type-guesser tool is available for teens on the 16personalities website, accessible with a free member’s account.
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Favourite books about Personality Types

The Highly Sensitive Person, by Elaine N. Aron

Elaine N. Aron explains how some people are more sensitive to emotions and sensory experiences. Aron offers advice on how these individuals can manage their sensitivity and use it to their advantage.
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Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, by Susan Cain

Susan Cain argues ( watch her TedTalk ) that we dramatically undervalue introverts and shows how much we lose in doing so. She explains how introverts can thrive and make a big impact in a world that tends to celebrate extroversion.
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Please Understand Me: Character and Temperament Types, by David Keirsey

Please Understand me, by David Keirsey and Marilyn Bates is a book about personality types and human temperament. It expands on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and Keirsey’s Temperament Theory, helping readers understand different personality traits and how they influence behaviour, relationships, and communication.

The book provides a self-assessment to help individuals identify their personality type and explores how understanding temperament can improve personal growth, relationships, and interactions with others.
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Sixteen Personality Types at work in organisations, by Jenny Rogers

Jenny Rogers uses the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) to help improve communication and teamwork at work and other areas of life. The book gives practical tips on how to work well with different personality types. It also contains further information on understanding ‘type dynamics’.
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Gifts Differing: Understanding Personality Type The original book behind the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) test, by Isabel Briggs Myers with Peter B. Myers

It explores the 16 personality types and explains how different personality preferences shape our behaviors, communication styles, and interactions, helping individuals understand and appreciate differences in others.
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What Each Myers Briggs Type is Like As a Parent, by Kirsten Moodie (personalitygrowth.com)

Everyone has their own unique parenting style, and even the best parent is not perfect. Here is how each type might behave as a parent.
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BEST TALKS RELATED TO PERSONALITY TYPES
UNDERSTANDING EMPATHY / Simon Sinek
Simon Sinek explains that empathy is crucial for building strong relationships, fostering trust, and effective communication, and plays a key role in leadership and collaboration.

THE POWER OF INTROVERTS IN A WORLD THAT CAN’T STOP TALKING
/ Susan Cain
Susan Cain explores in this passionate talk the strengths of introverts, highlighting how they excel in focus, deep thinking, and creativity. She argues that while society often values extroversion, introverts contribute essential qualities, such as listening, reflection, and thoughtful leadership, and should be celebrated for their unique abilities.

03 / TECHNOLOGY

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED WEBSITES

Center for Humane Technology

Tristan Harris, former Google Design Ethicist, Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Center for Humane Technology, offers these family guidelines with the hope that they will help parents navigate the use of technology at home and in school.
Center for Humane Technology 

Hacking Your Brain’s “Reward System” to Change Habits, Dr Jud Brewer

How often do you feel like it is a struggle to fight your brain to break bad habits and start healthy ones? Here’s a short video that shows you the neuroscience behind why this is the case and how to hack your brain’s reward centers to get it to do the work for you.
Hacking Your Brain’s “Reward System” to Change Habits, Dr Jud Brewer


FAVOURITE BOOKS ABOUT TECHNOLOGY

Irresistible, by Adam Alter

Adam Alter, a professor of psychology and marketing at NYU, tracks the rise of behavioural addiction and explains why so many of today’s products are irresistible. And explains how we can harness addictive products for the good.
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Willpower, by Roy F. Baumeister & John Tierney

Roy Baumeister and John Tierney reveal that willpower functions like a muscle—it can be strengthened with practice. They explore the science of self-control, explaining its limits and how to improve it, offering practical strategies for better discipline, decision-making, and goal achievement.
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iGEN: The smartphone Generation, by Jean M. Twenge

Jean M. Twenge examines how the generation born after 1995—who grew up with smartphones and social media—differs from previous generations. The book explores how technology has shaped their behaviours, mental health, relationships, and worldview, offering insights into both the challenges and opportunities they face.
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BEST TALKS AND DOCUMENTARIES RELATED TO TECHNOLOGY
THE SOCIAL DILEMMA / Netflix
The Social Dilemma is  an eye-opening documentary that can help guide important conversations with your teen about the pros and cons of being online and how to balance social media use in a way that supports their well-being.

 

HOW BETTER TECH COULD PROTECT US FROM DISTRACTION / Tristan Harris
Tristan Harris discusses how current technology is designed to capture our attention and keep us hooked, and proposes ways to redesign digital tools to promote healthier, more intentional use that protects our focus and well-being.


 

THE GREAT HACK / Netflix
A documentary that reveals how personal data is exploited by companies to manipulate political outcomes and influence individuals’ decisions, raising critical questions about privacy and democracy.

RESOLVING THE HEART OF CONFLICT / Jim Ferrell
In this talk, Jim Ferrell addresses the deeper emotional causes of conflict by choosing love, empathy, and personal responsibility, rather than blame, to foster healing and connection in relationships.

THE DANGERS OF SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTION / Simon Sinek
In his talk Simon Sinek discusses how social media creates addictive behaviours by triggering the brain’s reward system, leading to negative effects on mental health, relationships, and productivity, particularly among young people. He emphasises the need for more conscious and mindful use of social media to avoid its harmful impacts.

 

SCREENAGERS / Dr. Delaney Ruston
A documentary that explores the impact of screen time on teenagers’ mental health, relationships, and development, highlighting the challenges parents face in managing technology use and offering insights into creating a healthy balance.

 

WHY OUR SCREENS MAKE US LESS HAPPY / Adam Alter
Psychologist Adam Alter explains how excessive screen time on smartphones, tablets, and computers contributes to unhappiness and offers strategies to improve well-being.

 

WHAT YOU ARE MISSING WHILE BEING A DIGITAL ZOMBIE / Patrik Wincent
Patrik Wincent takes us on a journey through his own Internet addiction, and gives us valuable tips to avoid becoming digital zombies.

 

CHILDHOOD 2.0 is a documentary produced by Jayne Schooler and Chris McKenna, founder of Protect Young Eyes, that explores the dangers of social media on children and teenagers. It focuses on the negative effects of social media on mental health, self-esteem, and development, addressing issues like cyberbullying, addiction, and unrealistic online standards. The documentary aims to raise awareness about these risks and emphasises the importance of digital education and responsible technology use to create a safer online environment for young people.

Cost of Beauty / Dove
The “Cost of Beauty” video by Dove is part of their campaign aimed at supporting young people’s mental health. The video highlights the pressures and unrealistic beauty standards that are often portrayed in the media, showing the emotional and psychological toll it can take on young individuals, especially young women. It aims to raise awareness about how societal expectations of beauty can negatively impact self-esteem and mental well-being.

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