Poole, Hilary W

Introduces readers to the most common anxieties and fears about going to school and provides advice about how these fears can be conquered.

Introduces readers to the most common anxieties and fears in daily life and provides advice about how these fears can be conquered.

"Sometimes things happen to parents that make it impossible for them to care for their kids. It could be illness, incarceration, job loss, or other reasons. Fortunately, there are loving parents who are willing to take in, or foster, kids who need someone to look after them. This book looks at how foster families are made and how they might thrive"--Amazon.com.

"Mental or physical challenges don't just affect the people who have them, they can impact entire families, too. This book looks at the many different types of challenges that exist and discusses how these situations can be a challenge for families but also a source of great strength"--Amazon.com.

Explores the impact of incarceration on families, and offers encouragement and advice for children eagerly awaiting their parents' release.

"Drugs prescribed by doctors can save lives--but they can also destroy lives if used incorrectly. This book looks at the various types of prescription drugs, including painkillers, ADHD medication, sleeping pills, and muscle relaxants, that can be tremendously helpful if used in the right context, but can be deadly if used improperly"--Back cover.

"Alcohol and tobacco have long histories as socially acceptable drugs. And yet, both alcohol and tobacco can be exceedingly deadly. For instance, excessive drinking has been cited as a cause of death in 1 out of 10 adults under the age of 64. Understanding the potential risks of legal drugs is a challenge all teens will have to confront"--Back cover.

Looks at military families.