A leading authority draws on new research to explain why the adolescent years are so developmentally crucial, and what we must do to raise happier, more successful kids.Adolescence now lasts longer than ever before. And as world-renow...

"Simply the best book I have ever read about adolescence. . . With gentle wisdom, Steinberg guides us through truly novel findings on what happens during adolescence and tells us how, as parents and teachers, we should change our...

Steinberg maintains a thoughtful but instructive tone throughout, offering practical suggestions on topics like establishing rules and limits....His slim volume brims with potent messages about the importance and responsibility of goo...