As grown-ups, we’ve all been through the tricky teenager stage, but so much has changed in recent years (the rise of social media, the impact of Covid, and more) bringing with it issues that were not so prevalent in the past. The success and impact of TV programmes such as Adolescence have further brought these issues to the fore.
For children (and the parents of those children) about to encounter this phase of their life, there is a new book LADULT: Navigating Safely from Boy to Man.
Written by father-and-son team, Dr Andy Cope (who, with a PhD in positive psychology, became the UK’s first ever ‘Dr of Happiness’) and Oliver Cope (who is currently completing a university thesis that examines the link between social media and attention spans) LADULT isn’t just another book on growing up – it’s a survival guide for the wild ride into adulthood.
The book has been created to help boys and young men grow in confidence, build helpful habits, spend less time glued to screens, upgrade their relationships, strengthen their resilience, fulfil their potential, and future-proof their life.
Aimed at boys aged between 12 and 16 – who are discovering that one minute, you’re a carefree kid, the next, you’re juggling exams, screen time, relationship dramas, weird emotions, and the daunting reality of entering the adult world – LADULT is packed with insight, science, stories, and straight-up advice, teaching readers how to bounce back from setbacks and build the kind of mindset that keeps you strong – no matter what life throws at you.
And it doesn’t shy away from the big stuff. Tackling the perils of testosterone, screen time, neurodiversity, toxic masculinity and pornography head-on – but with a good dose of humour thrown in, LADULT is a route map to confidence, resilience, and helping boys become the man they want to be.
LADULT – published October 2025, by Capstone, A Wiley Brand, in paperback and ebook priced £12.99
