The Disengaged Teen

‘If you aspire to be the psychologically wise adult of a young person, this book is for you.’ – Angela Duckworth, author of Grit‘So many parents want to help their teens become better learners … Here is a powerful, practical book that points the way.’ – Carol Dweck, author of Mindset‘Every parent of a checked out, overwhelmed, or frustrated middle or high-school student needs to read this book.’ – Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of Habit and Smarter Faster Better‘Our education systems are shortchanging far too many teenagers. This book is brimming with insights on how to change that. It’s an engaging, evidence-based, and practical read about how to develop a generation of lifelong learners.’ – Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Potential and Think Again, and host of the podcast Re:Thinking‘The Disengaged Teen is an invaluable resource.’ – Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project and Life in Five Senses‘Anderson and Winthrop bring clarity to the chaos, providing a practical framework for parents who want to understand their kids.’ * Paul Tough, author of How Children Succeed *’[The Disengaged Teen] is an empathetic look at how modern teens get lost and a practical guide to helping them get found.’ – Scott Galloway, Professor of Marketing, NYU Stern, Host of the Prof G Pod and Cohost of the Pivot Podcast‘Just the book every parent, teacher and administrator needs.’ – Kaya Henderson, former chancellor of DC Public Schools and Executive Vice President and Executive Director of the Center for Rising Generations at the Aspen Institute‘Every parent of a child ten or older should read this book.’ – Wendy Kopp, founder of Teach for America‘The Disengaged Teen is a compelling, enlightening, must-read book.’ – Lisa Damour, author of The Emotional Lives of Teenagers

Jenny Anderson (Author)