Diet
Lopez, Ralph I. The Teen Health Book: a Parents’ Guide to Adolescent Health and Well-Being. NY: W. W. Norton & Co., Inc., 2003.
Shanley, Ellen and Thompson, Colleen. Fueling the Teen Machine. Bull Publishing Company, 2010.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. BMI Percentile Calculator for Child and Teen.
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Nutrition for Kids and Teens.
Exercise
Doyle, Dan and Burch, Deborah. Encyclopedia of Sports Parenting: Everything You Need to Guide Your Young Athlete. Hall of Fame Press, 2008.
Otto, Michael and Smits, Jasper A. J. Exercise for Mood and Anxiety: Proven Strategies for Overcoming Depression and Enhancing Well-Being. NY: Oxford University Press, 2011.
Stricker PR. Sports Success RX!: Your Child’s Prescription for the Best Experience: How to Maximize Potential and Minimize Pressure. Elk Grove, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics; 2006.
Play
Brown, S. Play: How it shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul. New York, NY: Avery Press, Penguin Group; 2009.
Elkind D. The Power of Play: Learning What Comes Naturally. Berkeley, CA: Da Capo Press; 2007.
Hallowell EM. The Childhood Roots of Adult Happiness: Five Steps to Help Kids Create and Sustain Lifelong Joy. New York, NY: Ballantine Books, 2003.
Hirsh-Pasek K, Golinkoff RM, Eyer DE. Einstein Never Used Flash Cards: How Our Children Really Learn—and Why They Need to Play More and Memorize Less. Emmaus, PA: Rodale Books; 2003.
Self-expression (piercings, tattoos and appearance)
Fuller, Doris A. and Fuller, Natalie. Promise You Won’t Freak Out: A Teenager Tells Her Mom the Truth About Boys, Booze, Body Piercing and Other Touchy Topics. New York: Berkley Trade, 2004.
Sleep
Emsellem, Helene A. and Whiteley, Carol. Snooze… or Lose!: 10 “No-War” Ways to Improve Your Teen’s Sleep Habits. Washington, DC: Joseph Henry Press, 2006.
Krakow, Barry. Insomnia Cures: Sleep Hygiene Practice Makes Perfect. The New Sleepy Times, 2002.
U. S. Department of Health and Human Services. Your Guide to Healthy Sleep.
Stress Management
Biegel, Gina. The Stress Reduction Workbook for Teens: Mindfulness Skills to Help You Deal With Stress. Oakland, CA: Instant Help, 2010.
Carlson, Richard. Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff for Teens: Simple Ways to Keep Your Cool in Stressful Times. NY: Hyperion, 2000.
Elkind, David. The Hurried Child: Growing Up Too Fast Too Soon. Boston, MA: De Capo Press, 2006.
Fox, Annie and Kirschner, Ruty. Too Stressed To Think: A Teen Guide to Staying Sane When Life Makes You Crazy. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing, 2005. (Better for younger teens due to writing style.)
Hipp, Earl. Fighting Invisible Tigers: A Stress Management Guide for Teens. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing, 2008.
Reivich K and Shatté A. The Resilience Factor: 7 Essential Skills for Overcoming Life’s Inevitable Obstacles. New York, NY: Broadway Books, 2002.
Witkins, Georgia. Kid Stress: What it is, how it feels, and how to help. NY: Penguin Group, 1999.
Bryant, Fred B. and Veroff, Joseph. On Savoring: A New Model of Positive Experience. NY: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 2006.
Walsh, Roger. (2010). Lifestyle and Mental Health. American Psychologist. 66, 7, 579-592.
