adjustment (psychology)

"Connect with teens who are navigating all these issues, just like you. See how they cope with pressure, deal with drama, and sail through stress to be well and thrive with the ups and downs of teen life"--Back cover.

"This title explores the conflicts between friends and frenemies, offering helpful suggestions on how to successfully navigate the perils of teenage drama"--Google Books.

"[A]...primer on how you can become more resilient in a world of instability and narrowing opportunity, whether you're facing financial trouble, health setbacks, challenges on the job, or any other problem"--Back cover.

Examines the phenomenon of quitting as a healthy and common human response. Also addresses the stigma traditionally associated with quitters. Includes advice on how to become a better quitter.

The author, educated in an all-girls school, succeeded in achieving her dreams in male-dominated fields and now reflects on the aspects of her upbringing and education that contributed to that success. Describes the skills, traits, and tools girls need today to succeed, such as competitiveness, collaboration, empathy, adaptability, grit, resilience, audacity, and self-confidence. Draws on research and personal experience to offer parents and educators practical advice for helping girls nurture their innate talents, thrive, and find joy and purpose in their lives.

"Cora June and her classmate, Wilson, are locked in a battle of wills. Each one desperately wants to be the ultimate decider. They scream at each other about whether to play dodge-ball or soccer at recess. They get into a tug of war over a popsicle. Each wants to dictate where to go on the next class trip! Can these two opinionated, wanna-be leaders compromise or agree to anything?"--Publisher provided.

Tara is forced to move in with her cousins after her house burns down and faces a difficult adjustment while her mother is away trying to earn money.

Loss, grief and an annoying classmate make Jeremy's adjustment to life in a new city particularly difficult.

"Imagine if we treated broken hearts with the same respect and concern we have for broken arms. [The author] urges us to rethink the way we deal with emotional pain, offering warm, wise and witty advice for the brokenhearted. Our hearts might be broken, but we do not have to break with them. We can take control of our lives and our minds and put ourselves on the path to healing. [This book] offers a toolkit for how to handle and cope with a broken heart and how to, eventually, move on."--Dust jacket flap.