life skills guides

"Advises the reader on many aspects of being nine, from how to handle ghosts and monsters to how to help someone who is choking"--Provided by publisher.

"A . . . guide to navigating the ups and downs of teen years and preparing for adulthood. Author Nicola Morgan is an international expert on teen development and mental health. During her talks to parents of pre-teens, she immediately sensed two overriding emotions: fear and pessimism. Parents were worried about their children becoming teenagers, assuming that it would be a negative experience. Not only is that a sad outlook on the teenage experience--it doesn't have to be true! . . . [This book] teaches teens how to approach their adolescent years with optimism and understanding, giving them the skills they need to develop long-term well-being. Full of practical, proven strategies, it includes advice on how to flourish both physically and mentally--from learning to do things you enjoy, to understanding how to look after your diet, exercise and attitude, to understanding your personality. With these strengths and skills in hand, teens will learn to weather any storm and thrive on the challenges of this time in their lives"--Provided by publisher.

Provides real answers to questions teenage girls often have about their bodies, love, friends, and other aspects of life.

"School projects are more complicated than the usual assignment. They take more time. They have more steps. And they can have lots of parts, such as a written report, a performance, a poster or model, and more. Whatever your project and whatever the subject, this book will inspire you and help you plan from start to polished finish!"--Back cover.

Presents over one hundred tips on organization, offering advice on organizing school supplies, clothing, activities and social events, bedrooms, memories and collections, family, and time.

Uses real-life examples and five basic moral principles to encourage teens to make the right choices in various situations related to friends, family, school, and relationships.

Provides information designed to help middle school girls deal with school, friendships, boyfriends, their bedrooms, and their bodies.

Offers people getting ready to move into their first apartment practical advice on finding an apartment to rent, budgeting for monthly expenses, working out problems with roommates, and handling the responsibilities of living away from home.

Describes six important decisions teenagers will face and offers advice on the choices that should be made, discussing school, friends, parents, dating and sex, addictions, and self-worth.

Provides techniques for dealing with embarrassing, emotional, or frightening situations, including forgetting your lines on stage, being threatened by a bully, or losing your parents in a big city.