Recommended Reading
Young Love suggests the following books if you are interested in stepping into the world of teenagers in Australia, and learning about what it's like for them in contemporary society. Also included are helpful books for mentors, parents and teenagers.
Navigating Teenage Depression, by Kerrie Eyers and Gordon Parker
A Guide for Parents and Professionals working with young people facing depression
Teenagers, Alcohol and Drugs, by Paul Dillon
What your kids really want and need to know about alcohol and drugs
The Butterfly Effect, by Dannielle Miller
A handbook for Mums on raising happy, confident teenage girls
In Ecstasy, by Kate McCaffrey
Great fiction story for parents and teenagers to understand how easy it is to fall into drug use
Girl Stuff, by Kaz Cooke
Good for teenage girls to have as a reference for all things teenage girly
Destroying Avalon, by Kate McCaffrey
Great fiction book for teenagers and parents to read about cyber bullying
Karma Sunset, by Joanne Bellew
A guide to creating a beautiful sunset for yourself and the people around you
He'll Be OK, by Celia Lashlie
Good for parents of teenage boys, for Mum to let go, and Dad to step up
Sex Lives of Australian Teenagers, by Joan Sauers
An informative insight to what's happening for our teenagers in terms of sex
Queen Bees and Wannabe's, by Rosalind Wiseman
Good for parents of daughters who are experiencing cliques and friendship challenges
Perfect Girls, Starving Daughters, by Courtneye Martin
Good for those interested in body image and eating disorders
The Princess Bitchface Syndrome, by Michael Carr Gregg
Good for parents of teenage girls to understand adolescent development
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens, by Sean Covey
An adaptation of his Father's famous original book which speaks directly to young people
Uncommon Sense for Parents with Teenagers, by Michael Riera
A great guide for parents of teenagers
Father Time, by Daniel Petre
Great advice for Dads on how to balance their work and family life
Secret Men's Business, by John Marsden
Good for teenage boys to hear about stuff "man to man"
Raising Boys, by Steve Biddulph
Good for parents of young boys
Raising Girls, by Gisel Preuschoff
Good for parents of young girls