life skills

Gives advice on what should be done in confusing, ambiguous, dangerous, or unexpected situations at home, school, or out on your own.

Describes forty "developmental assets" that teenagers need to succeed in life, such as family support, positive peer influences, and religious community, and suggests ways to acquire these assets.

A collection of essays especially for girls in which thirty-three women in a variety of fields share the secrets of their success.

Max makes fun of Freda's shoes, but Freda soon learns how to cope with his bullying.

Explains how to use activity schedules--sets of words or pictures that cue activities--to help autistic children perform home, school, and leisure activities with little adult assistance or supervision.

Presents guidance for preteen girls on such topics as self-image, healthy relationships, peer pressure, bullies, learning, community service, and dreams and goals.

Advice for children who must take care of themselves in the morning or after school on dealing with organizing of time, fire, first aid, cooking (includes recipes), laundering and mending clothes, and otherwise getting through the day.

Presents information on problems encountered by children of interracial marriage and lets children tell their own stories.

Discusses Brooke Shields' program for learning to control your own life after high school upon leaving home for college.

Offers advice to young girls on controlling clutter in their backpacks, lockers, and bedrooms; and includes related crafts.