{"title":"Books for teens","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"how-to-stay-sane-in-this-crazy-world","title":"How To Stay Sane In This Crazy World by Rebekah Lipp","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This book provides us and our teens with the gentle nudge we need to form new habits and rethink what’s contributing to us feeling good, or not-so-much! The author and narrator, Bex Lipp, does this beautifully and so it’s an optimistic, hope-filled book. . . It’s a guide to living our best lives, with Bex cheering us on every step of the way.\" —\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAnna Mowat has a background in psychology, and as director of Real Collective and Real Parents, she works across many national projects that support children’s wellbeing\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLife can feel overwhelming at times, for teens, for parents, for all of us! How To Stay Sane In This Crazy World is a warm, practical book filled with bite-sized pieces of wisdom designed to help us navigate the ups and downs of life with a little more ease and hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBex, who has walked through her own struggles with anxiety and low mood, shares the very tools that helped her move from a dark place into one of growth and possibility. With relatable stories, encouraging words, and practical strategies, this book speaks directly to teenagers and adults alike,  anyone who sometimes finds the world a bit “too much”, and isn't this really all of us?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than offering quick fixes, In This Crazy World is about building habits and perspectives that support resilience, self-compassion, and hope. It’s a gentle reminder that even in difficult times, small steps can move us toward a brighter future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"780\" data-start=\"736\"\u003eHow you might use this book:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourage your teen (or yourself) to read a few pages at a time - the short sections make it easy to dip in and out without overwhelm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep it nearby for those “hard days” when you need a reminder that you’re not alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the ideas as starting points for family kōrero about stress, coping, and what helps us feel grounded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the author:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRebekah Lipp is a mum of three who is passionate about helping children build healthy emotional wellbeing. Having experienced her own struggles with processing emotions as a child, teen, and young adult, she is determined to create change for future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRebekah believes that understanding and expressing emotions builds resilience and confidence, allowing tamariki to move forward without carrying unnecessary hurt. Through her writing and projects, she encourages whānau to view emotions as valuable signals and to create safe, supportive spaces for children to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whānau Compass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50445350633750,"sku":null,"price":27.8,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/8479\/0550\/files\/crazy_world_1_1.png?v=1756779491"},{"product_id":"101-ways-to-find-calm","title":"101 Ways to Find Calm by Rebekah Ballagh","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom bestselling author and counsellor Rebekah Ballagh comes 101 Ways to Find Calm - a practical, compassionate guide to soothing your body and mind when life feels full. Drawing on somatic therapy, mindfulness, breathwork, and gentle nervous system practices, it offers simple tools you can use anywhere, from school drop-offs to bedtime routines and everything in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese quick, science-backed techniques help parents pause, reset, and reconnect - not by adding more to the to-do list, but by finding calm in the moments you already have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow you might use this book:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike everything, parenting can be hard, and it’s easy to lose our cool. When we’re stressed or overwhelmed, it affects everyone - emotions are contagious. 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Chanelle’s illustrations help bring concepts to life, and their lived experience brings an authenticity that many parents find grounding and deeply validating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1157\" data-start=\"913\"\u003eThis book gives whānau language, insight, and tools to better understand and support their child’s unique way of experiencing the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1193\" data-start=\"1159\"\u003eHow you might use this book:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the clear explanations to talk with teachers, extended whānau, or professionals about how to best support your child.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighlight or jot notes in the reflection spaces to personalise it to your child’s lived experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRevisit chapters as new developmental stages or challenges arise - each one offers practical, affirming guidance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1843\" data-start=\"1632\"\u003eWhether your child is newly diagnosed, awaiting assessment, or you want deeper insight into how they experience the world, I Am Autistic is a compassionate companion for every parent raising an autistic child.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the author:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChanelle Moriah (they\/them) is a neurodivergent author and illustrator based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Wellington. 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Diagnosed with dyslexia at 25, Chanelle brings lived experience, compassion, and deep understanding to a condition that is far more common than many people realise - and often deeply misunderstood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten in a warm, accessible voice, this book gently explains what dyslexia is and how it can impact different areas of life, including learning, work, emotions, confidence, and everyday tasks. 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Written to make ADHD easier to understand, this book gently explains what Attention Deficit \/ Hyperactivity Disorder is and how it can shape different areas of everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing simple explanations and thoughtful illustrations, Chanelle explores how ADHD can affect focus, organisation, routines, emotions, and energy. Complex ideas are broken down into clear sections, making the information accessible for ADHDers, whānau, educators, and anyone wanting to learn more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside practical insights, the book includes space for reflection and personal notes, encouraging readers to connect the information to their own lived experience. 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Whether you’re grieving the death of a loved one, a relationship, a shift in life, or supporting someone else through their grief, this book meets you where you are - with empathy, care, and some real stratagies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt explores the thoughts and feelings that can surface through grief, while offering simple, supportive strategies to help you move through it at your own pace. 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