Michael Carr: 43 books

Are you looking to improve your ability to think, concentrate and stay alert? Over the last two decades there has been a lot of research into how the brain functions and this has led to an outpouring of books and articles about how to improve mental performance. However there in no magic bullet...

Are you an introvert looking to maximize your mental performance at work, college or home?Introversion is one of the most widely studied aspects of personality, and research shows there are important differences in the way introverts and extroverts think and function. So if you’re introvert...

When on our path we experience suffering and pain, trials and temptations, and all the other worldly and spiritual tornadoes and calamities, how do we keep calm, carry on, and trust in God to keep us steady? And how do we walk in faith when we face doubts about unanswered prayers and delays in Gods...

An essential handbook for any step-parent or anyone considering joining the ranks of the fastest-growing family group in Australia. Becoming a step-parent is one of the toughest journeys anyone could ever take, but the rewards can be immeasurable. In this insightful and reassuring book, Australia's...

Do you suffer from symptoms of inattention and repetitive negative thinking?Until recently, few doctors and researchers thought people with Attention Deficit Disorder could also suffer from persistent over-focusing on negative thoughts. However, scientific research is now finding these two...

The long-awaited, highly anticipated companion volume to The Princess Bitchface Syndrome - the must-have manual for all parents of teenage boys. Dr Michael Carr-Gregg believes that too many Australian boys have got it too easy - and the result is a generation of 'boofheads': boys with huge...

The phenomenal Australian bestseller - over 100,000 copies sold What do you do when your previously quiet, loving daughter becomes a restless, rebellious stranger who acts like a responsible adult one day and a rude, selfish brat the next? You stay calm, and consult the experts. By the...

Parenting teenagers of this generation requires a new skill set. Adolescence is one of the most risky growth and developmental periods for our children. Like never before, we need parents, carers and other adults to have the skills, knowledge and strategies to provide this generation's young...

Don't underestimate the power of snacks! When it comes to kids' mood, energy, focus and success at school, one of the most influential factors is diet. And a hugely important part of what kids and teenagers eat and drink every day happens between meals: mid-morning, after school, when they...

Be alert but not alarmed ? understanding the digital world that your kids inhabit. Is your teenager being bullied online? Has your child adopted a monster? What games are they playing, who are they talking to, and what are they potentially exposing themselves to? Do you really know that they...

What do you do when your previously quiet, loving daughter becomes a restless, rebellious stranger who acts like a responsible adult one day and a rude, selfish brat the next? You stay calm, and consult the experts. By the time they turn thirteen, adolescent girls look like they're ready for...

Parenting teenagers of this generation requires a new skill set. Adolescence is one of the most risky growth and developmental periods for our children. Like never before, we need parents, carers and other adults to have the skills, knowledge and strategies to provide this generation’s young...

In this hard-hitting book, Carr-Gregg focuses on the special trials of raising children in the online world. The internet has changed parenting forever and Carr-Gregg provides an essential guide to the online world of today's children, from toddlers to teenagers.

In this lively and in-depth book, the authors discuss how to support children (from age 10 onwards) as they struggle with the three big questions in an adolescent's life: 'Am I normal?', 'Who am I?' and 'What is my place in the world?' Adolescence has changed. Young people now enter puberty earlier...