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A simple explanation of racism, its basic causes, and the ways in which it can lead to unfair practices.

Discusses adoption, the feelings of insecurity that such a situation may cause, and the nature of biological parents, adoptive parents, and foster parents.

Explains the emotional and practical problems that arise when family members separate because the parents are breaking up, discussing what happens to the children, how life will change, and how it will be the same.

Focuses on death as part of a natural cycle and as part of the entire process of life; also discusses common responses to death.

Teaches children about different types of racism and how children are affected by it, discussing why some people are racist and explaining why racism is wrong.

Teaches children about different types of eating problems, explaining why some people develop them, encouraging children to share any worries with someone they trust, and reassuring them that help is available.

Explains what domestic violence is, how these situations develop, how domestic violence affects the victim and family, and what a child should do if he or she is the victim of domestic violence.

Offers children advice on dealing with their parents' divorce, discussing why people get divorced and how it can affect the children, reassuring children that they are never to blame, and encouraging them to talk about their feelings.

Explains what bullying is, why some kids become bullies, how bullying affects the victim, and what a child should do if he or she is bullied.

Describes what drugs are, how they affect the body, and problems associated with taking illegal drugs.