{"product_id":"parental-death-the-ultimate-teen-guide-it-happened-to-me-9781442270879","title":"Parental Death: The Ultimate Teen Guide (It Happened to Me)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAccording to a recent U.S. census  approximately 2.5 million children under the age of eighteen have experienced the death of a parent. Losing a parent at such a young age can have devastating consequences. Beyond the grief children and young adults experience  they can be at risk for many negative outcomes  including depression  anxiety  and post-traumatic stress symptoms  as well as diminished self-esteem. Their academic success and relationships with others can also be adversely affected. For these young adults  help is not always easy to find.  In Parental Death: The Ultimate Teen Guide  Michelle Shreeve offers a variety of ways in which young people can cope with this tough experience. In addition to outlining the universal difficulties of losing a parent  the author also points out the unique dynamics of specific losses--sons who lose fathers  daughters who lose mothers  sons who lose mothers  and daughters who lose fathersand what those losses can mean for their future development. This book also identifies how the challenges of life without a parent can affect a young adult at different stages.  Featuring real stories and quotes from teens about their experiences  this book shows young adults a variety of views about the death of a parent  and provides coping strategies that young people can call upon to help them through this difficulty. Parental Death: The Ultimate Teen Guide serves as a valuable resource for all teens  whether they are dealing with tragedy personally or are looking for ways to console friends or siblings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45647031730229,"sku":"ByrdShop_144227087X","price":39.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781442270879.jpg?v=1781686270","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/parental-death-the-ultimate-teen-guide-it-happened-to-me-9781442270879","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}