I’m so excited to share this early Booklist review of The Crucial Years, which just dropped this week! "This accessible, realistic guide is for parents of middle-age children (between 6 and 12 years old), a niche stage often referred to as "the forgotten period" due to the exponentially greater amount of attention dedicated to toddlers and teens. Yet it's a time of crucial physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development that presents its own unique challenges and opportunities. Ziegler, a clinical child psychologist, popular TED speaker, and prominent social media presence, offers sound, research-based advice delivered via multiple formats: case studies, relatable scenarios, personal experiences, sample conversations, lists, tips, diagrams, and chapter notes, all supported by plenty of reassuring and empathetic commentary. Topics range from sexual exploration and puberty to peer pressure, socialization, body image, eating habits, and addiction, both chemical and digital. Information is presented in manageable sections set off by subheadings, making it easy to locate precise advice not only by subject but also by narrower age range and gender specificity. Whether read in totality or accessed in time of need, this handy reference offers substantial support for families." Grab your copy of The Crucial Years anywhere books are sold—and if you’re local, don’t miss my book signing with Sam Schacher at Tattered Cover!