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"Having tackled a far-reaching parenting crisis with her New York Times bestselling How to Raise an Adult, Lythcott-Haims is back with an equally powerful and persuasive book for the adult children of those hovering parents-and for everyone who struggles to be a grown-up in these challenging times"-- In the twentieth century, psychologists came up with five markers of adulthood: finish your education, get a job, leave home, marry, and have children....

In the throes of a quarter-life crisis, Megan panics when her boyfriend proposes, then, taking an opportunity to escape for a week, hides out in the home of her new friend, sixteen-year-old Annika, who lives with her world-weary single dad.

"Adult" isn't a noun; it's a verb. Just because you don't feel like an adult doesn't mean you can't fake it 'til you make it. Adulting, based on the blog that started a movement, makes the scary, confusing "real world" approachable, manageable--and even conquerable. This guide will help you to navigate the stormy Sea of Adulthood so that you may find safe harbor in Not Running Out of Toilet Paper Bay. Along the way you will learn: how to be a better...

El envejecimiento exitoso es un tema en el que es posible encontrar abundante literatura, así como sobre los problemas de salud asociados con esta etapa de la vida; sin embargo, es más difícil encontrar textos actualizados sobre los aspectos psicosociales del cuidado de los ancianos enfermos y en situación de dependencia. A través de una revisión crítica de la literatura, rastreando sus orígenes históricos y terminando con las contribuciones...

YES, truly yes! In many studies, CBT has been proven to be as effective as, or more effective than, other forms of psychological therapy or psychiatric medications, treating a wide range of problems. Mental health is just as important as physical health, yet many of us are afraid to admit we need help. People still judge those who struggle with depression, anxiety, and other such problems. Mental health problems are real. Mental health problems can...

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Book Preview: #1 If you want to be fast after 50, you must be prepared to consider many matters. You must be an athlete all your life, and competition is a big part of who you are. If you have determination, you can do it. #2 The choices you make every day are important for your health. They are not just about training, but also about lifestyle decisions, big or small. All are important. #3...

La pregunta por el valor de la vejez y por el bien vivir en esta etapa de la vida ha recorrido la historia de la cultura humana. Desde Cicerón, quien se preguntaba en la Roma republicana por las claves del cómo envejecer con dignidad, hasta las investigaciones de la premio nobel en medicina Rita Levi-Montalcini, quien demostró con su trabajo que nuevas reconexiones neuronales se forman constantemente en la edad adulta y la vejez, lo que les permite...

"From the New York Times' bestselling author of The Vacationers, a smart, highly entertaining novel about a tight-knit group of friends from college--their own kids now going to college--and what it means to finally grow up well after adulthood has set in. Friends and former college bandmates Elizabeth and Andrew and Zoe have watched one another marry, buy real estate, and start businesses and families, all while trying to hold on to the identities...

From the New York Times bestselling author of Reviving Ophelia, a guide to wisdom, authenticity, and bliss for women as they age. Women growing older contend with ageism, misogyny, and loss. Yet as Mary Pipher shows, most older women are deeply happy and filled with gratitude for the gifts of life. Their struggles help them grow into the authentic, empathetic, and wise people they have always wanted to be. In Women Rowing North, Pipher offers a timely...