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Introduces depression, discusses why it occurs, and explores treatment options.
An introduction to the state's geography, history, population, jobs, and environmental concerns.
Follows an eleven-year-old girl through the experience of choosing and caring for two pet ferrets; includes information about their physical characteristics, behaviors, health requirements, and associated costs.
An introduction to the land, history, people, economy, and environment of Connecticut.
Anger, sadness, and helplessness are feelings that are often difficult for teenagers to identify, let alone cope with. Consequentially, they often struggle to find the help they need to deal with their emotions. This book expertly describes this universal topic for an adolescent audience, continually engaging the reader with eye-catching call-outs and fun ways to gain a different perspective. It equips modern teenagers with an accessible understanding of the mechanics behind stress and depression and gives them practical yet compassionate advice for dealing with these issues. Clarity and direction will soon be within reach for readers who want solutions.
This title should have universal appeal for adolescents, who have to negotiate changing relationships with families and friends as they grow into young adulthood. Different chapters focus on how to handle general family disputes, nourish relationships with friends, and get along with siblings. Advice for healthy and safe socializing and recreation outside of the sphere of one’s family is also offered. The reader is encouraged to see conflict from different perspectives and treat relationship friction with understanding and openness, making this a valuable resource for youth entering the world on the unsteady legs of adolescence.
Although divorce remains an unfortunate reality for many families, teens who witness their parents’ failed marriage are often left feeling isolated and conflicted, with nowhere to turn. With the right support, however, many teens find that the fracturing of one relationship in the family does not have to mean the fracturing of all—they can maintain strong relationships with both parents and even stepparents and siblings. Touching upon the practical, legal, and psychological aspects of divorce and examining healthy emotional outlets and coping mechanisms, this volume reassures teens through the grieving process and shows them that acceptance is ultimately possible.
Major depressive episodes affect millions of teens. Designed to help educate teens about the illness and its potential causes, this accessible guide contains the latest science behind the symptoms, along with personal accounts. Treatment information, including management techniques and medication, educate readers about their options. Also explored is the role of substance abuse, when to seek professional help, and advice about what readers can do for friends and family brought low by depression.
Scientific American reported that there were 1.5 million children whose parents divorce each year in the United States. Although parents feel shattered or liberated by the divorce, their children probably feel terrified by the prospect of a change in their stability and happiness. This resource provides guidance in sorting out young people’s feelings, understanding the divorce process, and finding people who can offer help. Teens find out how to avoid being caught in the middle of divided loyalties. They learn about conflict resolution and how to communicate with others honestly while dealing with life changes and emotional challenges.
For the young girl in Hope, weekends at her great-aunt Poogee's are the best. Aunt Poogee makes incredible fried chicken, tells great stories, and knows lots of interesting people. But this visit takes an unexpected turn when the pair encounters an ill-mannered friend. It takes Aunt Poogee's special touch to heal a child hurt by words of ignorance and disrespect.