Building Life Skills

by Liddell, Louise A.; Gentzler, Yvonne S.

• ISBN13: 9781566378857
• ISBN10: 1566378850
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-09-01
• Publisher: Goodheart-Willcox Pub

Table of Contents

Part 1 Learning About Yourself	14	(69)
Growing and Changing	15	(10)
Growth and Development	15	(6)
Physical Changes	16	(1)
Intellectual Changes	17	(1)
Emotional Changes	18	(2)
Social Changes	20	(1)
Accepting Responsibility	21	(2)
Being Responsible for Yourself	21	(1)
Responsibilities at Home	22	(1)
Responsibilities at School	22	(1)
Becoming Independent	23	(2)
Your Personality	25	(10)
How Personality Develops	26	(3)
Heredity	26	(1)
Environment	27	(1)
Changing Your Personality	28	(1)
Your Self-Concept	29	(1)
Positive and Negative Self-Concept	29	(1)
Improving Your Self-Concept	30	(5)
Take a Look at Your Good Qualities	30	(1)
Try Not to Compare Yourself with Others	30	(1)
Learn to Give and Accept Compliments	31	(1)
Develop New Interests	31	(1)
Develop a Positive Attitude	31	(2)
Learn to Smile and Laugh	33	(2)
Challenges You Face	35	(11)
Criticism	36	(2)
Types of Criticism	36	(1)
Handling Criticism	37	(1)
Giving Criticism	37	(1)
Stress	38	(2)
The Body's Reaction to Stress	38	(1)
How to Avoid Stress	38	(1)
How to Handle Stress	39	(1)
Crises	40	(6)
Financial Crises	40	(1)
Sexual Harassment	41	(1)
Divorce	41	(1)
Death	42	(1)
Personal Crises	43	(3)
Communicating with Others	46	(12)
Verbal Communication	46	(2)
Speaking	47	(1)
Writing	48	(1)
Nonverbal Communication	48	(3)
Appearance and Grooming	49	(1)
Body Language	49	(1)
Personal Space	50	(1)
Barriers to Good Communication	51	(1)
Mixed Messages	51	(1)
Differences	51	(1)
Stereotypes	51	(1)
Improving Your Communication Skills	52	(3)
Sending Clear Messages	53	(1)
Being an Active Listener	54	(1)
Resolving Conflicts	55	(3)
Your Family	58	(13)
Your Cultural Heritage	59	(1)
Types of Families	59	(2)
The Nuclear Family	59	(1)
The One-Parent Family	60	(1)
The Stepfamily	60	(1)
The Extended Family	60	(1)
Functions of the Family	61	(1)
Functional Families	61	(1)
Family and Community	61	(1)
Family Roles and Responsibilities	62	(1)
The Family Life Cycle	62	(1)
Families Face Change	63	(4)
Families Move	63	(1)
Family Structures Change	63	(1)
Family Members Change	64	(1)
Coping with Change	65	(1)
Technology Affects Family Life	66	(1)
Family Relationships	67	(4)
Relationships with Parents	67	(1)
Sibling Relationships	67	(1)
Relationships with Grandparents	68	(3)
Your Friends	71	(12)
What Is a Friend?	71	(2)
Types of Friends	71	(1)
Qualities of Friendship	72	(1)
Being a Friend	72	(1)
Making Friends	73	(2)
Finding Friends	73	(1)
Become Involved	74	(1)
Introduce Yourself	75	(1)
Be Positive	75	(1)
Ending a Friendship	75	(1)
Peers and Peer Pressure	76	(2)
Negative Peer Pressure	76	(1)
Positive Peer Pressure	77	(1)
Cliques	77	(1)
Dating	78	(5)
Stages of Dating	78	(1)
First Dates	79	(1)
Is It Love?	79	(2)
Breaking Up	81	(2)
Part 2 Managing Your Life	83	(36)
Getting Ready to Manage	84	(10)
Needs and Wants	84	(4)
Physical Needs	85	(1)
Psychological Needs	85	(2)
Your Wants	87	(1)
Values	88	(1)
Goals	89	(2)
Setting Goals	89	(1)
Types of Goals	90	(1)
Set Challenging Goals	91	(1)
Standards	91	(3)
Managing Your Resources	94	(11)
Your Resources	94	(4)
Personal Resources	94	(1)
Material Resources	95	(3)
Natural Resources	98	(1)
How Resources Can Be Used	98	(2)
Sharing Resources	99	(1)
Exchanging Resources	99	(1)
Substituting One Resource for Another	99	(1)
Using Resources to Produce Other Resources	100	(1)
Using the Management Process	100	(1)
Making Decisions	101	(4)
Accepting Responsibility for Your Decisions	103	(2)
Managing Time, Energy, and Money	105	(14)
Managing Time	105	(3)
Planning Your Time Use	105	(1)
Avoid Wasting Time	106	(1)
Improving Your Study Habits	107	(1)
Managing Your Energy	108	(1)
Food and Energy	108	(1)
Sleep and Energy	108	(1)
Exercise and Energy	108	(1)
Managing Money	109	(3)
Budgeting Your Money	109	(1)
Saving Your Money	110	(1)
Credit Cards	111	(1)
Automated Teller Machines	111	(1)
Consumer Basics	112	(7)
Buying Decisions	112	(1)
Advertising	112	(1)
Places to Shop	112	(2)
How to Shop	114	(1)
Consumer Rights and Responsibilities	114	(2)
Complaining	116	(3)
Part 3 Understanding Children	119	(67)
Taking Care of Infants	120	(12)
How Children Grow and Develop	120	(2)
Growth and Development of Infants	122	(4)
Newborns	122	(1)
Infants	123	(3)
Care Guidelines	126	(3)
Holding a Baby	126	(1)
Feeding a Baby	126	(1)
Clothing a Baby	127	(1)
Bathing a Baby	127	(1)
Sleep and Rest	127	(2)
Playing with Infants	129	(3)
Choosing Play Activities for Babies	129	(1)
Choosing Toys for Babies	129	(3)
Taking Care of Toddlers	132	(9)
Growth and Development of Toddlers	132	(2)
Physical Growth	132	(1)
Intellectual Growth	133	(1)
Social and Emotional Growth	134	(1)
Care Guidelines	134	(3)
Mealtime	135	(1)
Clothing	136	(1)
Bath Time	136	(1)
Toilet Learning	136	(1)
Sleep	137	(1)
Toddlers and Play	137	(4)
Choosing Play Activities for Toddlers	138	(1)
Choosing Toys for Toddlers	139	(2)
Taking Care of Preschoolers	141	(9)
Growth and Development of Preschoolers	141	(3)
Physical Growth	141	(1)
Intellectual Growth	142	(1)
Social and Emotional Growth	143	(1)
Care Guidelines	144	(3)
Meals	144	(1)
Clothing	145	(1)
Keeping Clean	146	(1)
Sleep	146	(1)
Preschoolers and Play	147	(3)
Choosing Play Activities for Preschoolers	147	(1)
Choosing Toys for Preschoolers	148	(2)
Safety and Health Concerns	150	(11)
Safety	150	(6)
Childproofing a Home	151	(2)
Changing Safety Needs	153	(2)
Car Safety	155	(1)
When Accidents Happen	156	(1)
Health	156	(2)
Preventing Illness	157	(1)
When Children Are Sick	157	(1)
Children with Special Needs	158	(3)
Physical Disabilities	158	(1)
Mental Disabilities	158	(1)
Gifted Children	159	(2)
The Business of Babysitting	161	(12)
Finding a Job	161	(2)
Before You Begin	162	(1)
Pounding the Pavement	162	(1)
Being a Responsible Sitter	163	(4)
Getting Along with Parents	163	(1)
Before Parents Leave	164	(1)
For Safety's Sake	165	(1)
Respecting Privacy	165	(1)
Privileges	165	(1)
While Children Are Sleeping	166	(1)
When Parents Return Home	166	(1)
Caring for Children	167	(6)
Meeting Children for the First Time	167	(1)
Watching More than One Child	167	(2)
Being a Role Model	169	(1)
Helping Children's Self-Concepts	170	(1)
A Babysitter's Bag of Tricks	170	(3)
Parenting	173	(13)
Reasons to Choose Parenting	173	(2)
Love	173	(1)
New Experiences	174	(1)
Seeing Through a Child's Eyes	174	(1)
Responsibilities of Parenting	175	(3)
Preparing for Parenting	175	(1)
Meeting a Child's Needs	175	(1)
Being a Role Model	176	(2)
Impact of Parenthood	178	(1)
Time and Energy Changes	178	(1)
Financial Impact	178	(1)
Effects on Careers	179	(1)
The Parent-Child Relationship	179	(7)
Readiness for Parenting	179	(3)
Learning Parenting Skills	182	(1)
Child Abuse and Neglect	183	(3)
Part 4 Your Health and Nutrition	186	(51)
Promoting Good Health	187	(10)
The Wellness Revolution	187	(2)
Good Personal Health Habits	188	(1)
Health Risks	189	(4)
Tobacco	189	(1)
Alcohol	190	(1)
Other Drugs	191	(2)
Health Risk Resources	193	(1)
When Treatment Is Needed	193	(1)
First Aid	193	(1)
Treating Common Illnesses	194	(1)
Terminal Illness	194	(3)
Looking Your Best	197	(11)
The Foundation of Good Looks	197	(3)
Eating Nutritious Food	197	(1)
Exercising Regularly	198	(1)
Getting Enough Sleep	199	(1)
Having Good Posture	199	(1)
Good Grooming Habits	200	(8)
Daily Bathing	201	(1)
Shaving	201	(1)
Caring for Your Skin	201	(2)
Caring for Your Teeth	203	(1)
Caring for Your Hands	204	(1)
Caring for Your Feet	204	(1)
Caring for Your Hair	204	(2)
Developing a Personal Care Schedule	206	(2)
Nutrition and You	208	(9)
Foods for Good Health	208	(1)
Understanding Nutrients	209	(5)
Proteins	210	(1)
Carbohydrates	210	(1)
Fats	211	(1)
Vitamins	211	(2)
Minerals	213	(1)
Water	214	(1)
Nutritional Needs	214	(3)
Eating Nutritiously	217	(10)
Why You Eat What You Eat	217	(1)
Food Meets Needs	217	(1)
Factors That Affect Food Choices	218	(1)
Making Wise Food Choices	218	(4)
Dietary Guidelines for Americans	219	(1)
Food Guide Pyramid	219	(3)
Planning Meals	222	(5)
Eating Patterns	222	(2)
Meals with Appeal	224	(1)
Eating Out	225	(2)
Managing Your Weight	227	(10)
You and Your Weight	227	(3)
Factors Affecting Your Weight	227	(1)
Checking Your Weight	228	(1)
Physical Fitness Goals	229	(1)
Teenage Dieting	230	(4)
Causes of Being Overweight	230	(1)
Losing Weight	231	(2)
Causes of Being Underweight	233	(1)
Gaining Weight	233	(1)
Dieting Dangers	234	(3)
Fad Diets	234	(1)
Dieting Aids	234	(1)
Anorexia Nervosa	234	(1)
Bulimia Nervosa	235	(2)
Part 5 Working in the Kitchen	237	(113)
Getting Your Money's Worth	238	(10)
Grocery Shopping Guidelines	238	(3)
Make a Shopping List	238	(1)
Know Where to Shop	239	(1)
Influence of Advertising on Food Selection	240	(1)
Comparing Prices	241	(2)
Factors Affecting the Cost of Food	241	(1)
Compare Product Size	241	(1)
Compare Brands	241	(1)
Compare Forms of Product	242	(1)
Use Unit Pricing	242	(1)
Reading Labels	243	(2)
Required Information	243	(1)
Claims	244	(1)
Universal Product Code	245	(1)
Buying and Storing Food	245	(3)
Buying Food	245	(1)
Storing Food	246	(2)
Kitchen Safety and Sanitation	248	(8)
Preventing Kitchen Accidents	248	(4)
Reacting to Accidents	248	(4)
Preparing Safe Food	252	(4)
Food-Borne Illnesses	252	(1)
Sanitation	252	(1)
Food Handling	252	(4)
Kitchen Utensils and Appliances	256	(8)
Kitchen Utensils	256	(3)
Measuring Utensils	256	(1)
Cutting Utensils	257	(1)
Mixing Utensils	258	(1)
Cooking Utensils	258	(1)
Other Kitchen Utensils	258	(1)
Cookware and Bakeware	259	(1)
Materials	260	(1)
Small Appliances	260	(2)
Toasters	261	(1)
Electric Skillets	261	(1)
Blenders	261	(1)
Electric Mixers	261	(1)
Large Appliances	262	(2)
Convenience in the Kitchen	264	(7)
Getting Organized	264	(3)
Organizing Space	264	(2)
Organizing Equipment and Supplies	266	(1)
Organizing Tasks	267	(1)
Time-Saving Appliances	267	(1)
Microwave Ovens	267	(1)
Convection Ovens	268	(1)
Convenience Food Products	268	(3)
Getting Ready to Cook	271	(7)
Understanding Recipes	271	(1)
Tips for Using Recipes	272	(1)
Measuring Ingredients	272	(2)
Abbreviations	272	(1)
How to Measure	273	(1)
Changing Recipe Yield	274	(1)
Cooking Terms	274	(4)
Fruits and Vegetables	278	(10)
Buying Fruits and Vegetables	278	(4)
Types of Fruits	278	(1)
Types of Vegetables	279	(1)
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables	279	(2)
Frozen Fruits and Vegetables	281	(1)
Canned Fruits and Vegetables	281	(1)
Dried Fruits and Vegetables	281	(1)
Getting Your Money's Worth	282	(1)
Storing Fruits and Vegetables	282	(1)
Storing Fresh Produce	282	(1)
Storing Other Fruits and Vegetables	283	(1)
Preparing Fruits and Vegetables	283	(5)
Preparing Raw Fruits	283	(1)
Cooking Fruits	284	(1)
Preparing Raw Vegetables	284	(1)
Cooking Vegetables	285	(3)
Cereal Products	288	(10)
Buying and Storing Cereal Products	288	(3)
Flours	288	(1)
Pasta	289	(1)
Rice	289	(1)
Breakfast Cereals	290	(1)
Breads	290	(1)
Finding the Best Buys	291	(1)
Storing Cereal Products	291	(1)
Cooking Starches and Cereals	291	(2)
Using Starches as Thickeners	292	(1)
Cooking Pasta	292	(1)
Cooking Rice	293	(1)
Microwaving Cereal Products	293	(1)
Making Breads	293	(5)
Quick Breads	293	(1)
Yeast Breads	294	(2)
Microwaving Breads	296	(2)
Milk and Milk Products	298	(10)
Types of Dairy Products	298	(4)
Milk	299	(1)
Cheese	300	(1)
Yogurt	301	(1)
Frozen Milk Products	301	(1)
Cream	301	(1)
Butter	302	(1)
Buying and Storing Dairy Products	302	(2)
Considering Cost	302	(1)
Storage	303	(1)
Preparing Dairy Products	304	(4)
Tips for Cooking with Milk	304	(1)
Cooking with Cheese	305	(1)
Preparing Desserts	305	(1)
Preparing Other Dairy Products	306	(2)
Protein Foods	308	(11)
Buying Protein Foods	309	(4)
Meat	309	(2)
Poultry	311	(1)
Fish	311	(1)
Eggs	312	(1)
Making the Most of Your Protein Food Buys	312	(1)
Storing Protein Foods	313	(1)
Meat and Poultry	313	(1)
Fish	313	(1)
Eggs	313	(1)
Preparing Protein Foods	314	(5)
Cooking Methods	314	(1)
Cooking Meat	314	(2)
Cooking Poultry	316	(1)
Cooking Fish	316	(1)
Cooking Eggs	316	(3)
Desserts	319	(10)
Cakes	319	(4)
Types of Cakes	320	(1)
Preparing Cakes	321	(1)
Frosting Cakes	322	(1)
Storing Cakes	323	(1)
Cookies	323	(2)
Cookie Basics	323	(1)
Types of Cookies	324	(1)
Cookie Mixes and Prepared Doughs	325	(1)
Pies	325	(4)
Kinds of Pies	325	(1)
Making Your Own Pastry	326	(1)
Prepared Pastry and Pastry Mixes	327	(1)
Other Pie Crusts	327	(2)
Foods of Different Cultures	329	(10)
Influences on Food Customs	329	(2)
Geography	329	(1)
Religion	330	(1)
Tradition	330	(1)
Food Customs of the United States	331	(3)
Early Influences	331	(1)
Regional Differences	331	(3)
Food Customs of Other Countries	334	(5)
Mexico	335	(1)
China	336	(1)
Italy	337	(2)
At the Table	339	(11)
Eating at Home	339	(5)
Setting the Table	339	(3)
Meal Service	342	(1)
After the Meal	342	(1)
Mealtime Etiquette	343	(1)
Special Occasions	343	(1)
Eating Out	344	(6)
Types of Restaurants	345	(1)
Making Nutritious Food Choices	346	(1)
Ordering from the Menu	346	(1)
Restaurant Etiquette	347	(1)
Paying the Bill	348	(2)
Part 6 The Clothes You Wear	350	(93)
Clothing Design	351	(12)
The Elements of Design	352	(8)
Color	352	(3)
Your Best Colors	355	(2)
Line	357	(2)
Texture	359	(1)
Form	359	(1)
The Principles of Design	360	(1)
Balance	360	(1)
Proportion	360	(1)
Rhythm	361	(1)
Emphasis	361	(1)
The Overall Design	361	(2)
Building a Wardrobe	363	(13)
Fashion Sense	363	(2)
Style	363	(1)
Fashion	364	(1)
Classic	364	(1)
Fad	364	(1)
Clothes to Match Your Activities	365	(2)
Your Clothes and the Climate	365	(1)
Standards of Dress	366	(1)
Your Wardrobe Inventory	367	(1)
Evaluating Your Inventory	368	(1)
Expanding Your Present Wardrobe	368	(1)
Mixing and Matching	368	(1)
Using Accessories	369	(1)
Sewing Your Own Clothes	369	(1)
Shopping for Clothes	369	(7)
Your Clothes-Buying Plan	370	(1)
Places to Shop	370	(1)
Sales	371	(1)
Labels and Hangtags	371	(1)
Clothes and Quality	372	(2)
Buying Accessories	374	(2)
Fibers, Yarns, and Fabrics	376	(14)
Natural Fibers	377	(3)
Cotton	378	(1)
Flax	378	(1)
Ramie	379	(1)
Wool	379	(1)
Silk	380	(1)
Manufactured Fibers	380	(4)
Rayon	382	(1)
Acetate	382	(1)
Triacetate	382	(1)
Nylon	382	(1)
Polyester	382	(1)
Olefin	383	(1)
Acrylic	383	(1)
Modacrylic	383	(1)
Rubber	383	(1)
Spandex	383	(1)
Yarns	384	(1)
Blends and Combinations	384	(1)
Fabrics	385	(2)
Weaving	385	(1)
Knitting	386	(1)
Other Fabric Constructions	387	(1)
Finishes	387	(1)
Dyeing	388	(1)
Fiber Dyeing	388	(1)
Yarn Dyeing	388	(1)
Piece Dyeing	388	(1)
Printed Fabrics	388	(2)
Sewing Tools and Notions	390	(11)
Sewing Equipment	390	(7)
Measuring Tools	390	(1)
Marking Tools	391	(1)
Cutting Tools	391	(1)
Sewing Tools	392	(1)
The Sewing Machine	393	(4)
Pressing Equipment	397	(1)
Notions	397	(2)
Thread	398	(1)
Fasteners	398	(1)
Tapes, Trims, and Elastic	398	(1)
Interfacing	399	(1)
Your Sewing Box	399	(2)
Getting Ready to Sew	401	(15)
Planning Your Project	401	(2)
Choosing a Project	402	(1)
Redesigning and Recycling	403	(1)
Body Measurements	403	(2)
Exploring Patterns	405	(5)
Figure Types and Pattern Sizes	405	(1)
Pattern Catalogs	405	(3)
The Pattern Envelope	408	(1)
The Guide Sheet	409	(1)
Pattern Pieces	409	(1)
Preparing the Pattern and Fabric	410	(6)
Preparing Your Pattern Pieces	410	(1)
Adjusting Pattern Length	410	(1)
Preshrinking and Pressing the Fabric	411	(1)
Checking the Fabric Grain	411	(1)
Laying Out the Pattern	412	(1)
Pinning	412	(1)
Cutting	413	(1)
Marking	414	(2)
Sewing Skills	416	(12)
Machine Sewing	416	(3)
Directional Stitching	417	(1)
Staystitching	417	(1)
Basting	418	(1)
Darts	419	(1)
Making a Seam	419	(2)
Finishing Seams	420	(1)
Trimming, Grading, Clipping, and Notching Seams	420	(1)
Facing and Interfacing	421	(1)
Facings	421	(1)
Interfacing	422	(1)
Zippers	422	(1)
Hems	423	(5)
Marking a Hem	423	(1)
Removing Extra Fullness	423	(1)
Finishing Hems	424	(1)
Securing Hems	425	(3)
Caring for Clothes	428	(15)
Routine Clothing Care	428	(1)
Laundry Basics	429	(9)
Reading Care Labels	429	(3)
Stain Removal	432	(1)
Laundry Products	432	(2)
Sorting Clothes	434	(2)
Using the Washing Machine	436	(1)
Hand Washing	436	(1)
Drying Clothes	436	(1)
Dry Cleaning	437	(1)
Pressing and Ironing	438	(1)
Storing Clothes	438	(1)
Repairing and Altering Your Clothes	439	(4)
Repairs	439	(1)
Alterations	440	(3)
Part 7 The Place You Call Home	443	(34)
The Comforts of Home	444	(9)
Homes Fulfill Needs	445	(3)
Physical Needs	445	(1)
Emotional Needs	445	(1)
Social Needs	446	(2)
Types of Homes	448	(1)
Single-Family Homes	448	(1)
Multifamily Homes	449	(1)
Choosing a Home	449	(1)
Income	449	(1)
Job	450	(1)
Family Makeup	450	(1)
Paying for a Home	450	(1)
Buying	450	(1)
Renting	451	(1)
Changing Homes	451	(2)
Your Personal Space	453	(10)
Making the Most of Your Room	453	(5)
Design and Your Room	454	(1)
Backgrounds	455	(1)
Furniture	455	(1)
Storage	456	(1)
Accessories	457	(1)
Putting It All Together	458	(2)
Making a Floor Plan	458	(2)
Arranging Furniture	460	(1)
Sharing a Room	460	(3)
Respecting Privacy	461	(1)
Dividing a Room	461	(2)
Keeping Your Home Clean and Safe	463	(14)
A Cleaning Schedule	463	(3)
What It Means to Be Clean	463	(1)
Groups of Cleaning Jobs	464	(1)
The Household Schedule	465	(1)
Your Personal Schedule	465	(1)
Getting Ready to Clean	466	(2)
Cleaning Agents	466	(1)
Cleaning Equipment	467	(1)
Organizing Cleaning Supplies	467	(1)
Doing the Cleaning	468	(3)
Dealing with Dirt	468	(1)
The Right Job for the Surface	468	(1)
Cleaning Room by Room	468	(3)
Safety in the Home	471	(2)
Conserving Resources	473	(4)
Reducing Waste Products	473	(1)
Conserving Energy	474	(3)
Part 8 Reaching New Heights	477	(52)
Working with a Group	478	(10)
Being a Good Leader	478	(3)
Understanding Goals	479	(1)
Motivating the Group	479	(1)
Setting an Example	480	(1)
Problem Solving	480	(1)
Managing Group Resources	480	(1)
Involving Members	481	(1)
Working with Committees	481	(1)
Knowing Your Limitations	481	(1)
Opportunities for Leadership	481	(2)
Leadership Opportunities at School	482	(1)
Leadership Opportunities Away from School	483	(1)
Being Part of a Group	483	(1)
Characteristics of Effective Group Members	483	(1)
Being a Good Citizen	483	(2)
Responsibilities at School	483	(1)
Responsibilities in the Community	484	(1)
Participating in Business Meetings	485	(3)
Following an Agenda	485	(1)
Making a Motion	486	(2)
Job Skills	488	(10)
Qualities of a Good Employee	488	(3)
Being Cooperative	489	(1)
Being a Hard Worker	489	(1)
Being Dependable	489	(1)
Being Trustworthy	489	(1)
Having a Positive Attitude	490	(1)
Respecting Others	490	(1)
Handling Criticism	490	(1)
Having Good Grooming Habits	491	(1)
Skills Needed for Employment	491	(1)
Communication Skills	491	(1)
Reading, Math, and Computer Skills	492	(1)
Organizational Skills	492	(1)
Other Specific Skills	492	(1)
Finding a Job	492	(6)
Applying for a Job	493	(1)
Your Personal Fact Sheet	493	(2)
The Job Interview	495	(1)
The Final Decision	496	(2)
Career Decisions	498	(9)
An Occupation or a Career?	499	(1)
Sources of Career Information	499	(1)
Guidance Counselors	499	(1)
Libraries	499	(1)
People	500	(1)
Internet	500	(1)
Interests, Aptitudes, and Abilities	500	(2)
Interests	500	(1)
Aptitudes	501	(1)
Abilities	502	(1)
Training and Education for Your Career	502	(1)
Careers Affect Lifestyles	503	(1)
Careers of the Future	504	(1)
Making a Career Plan	505	(2)
Careers in Family and Consumer Sciences	507	(12)
Family and Consumer Sciences Careers	508	(8)
Careers Working with Children and Families	510	(2)
Careers in Management and Consumerism	512	(1)
Careers in Food, Nutrition, and Wellness	512	(1)
Careers in Clothing, Textiles, and Fashion	513	(1)
Careers in Housing and Interior Design	514	(1)
Careers in Family and Consumer Sciences Education	514	(1)
Using Family and Consumer Sciences Skills in Your Career	515	(1)
Entrepreneurship	516	(3)
Balancing Family and Work	519	(10)
Reasons People Work	520	(1)
Economic Reasons	520	(1)
Psychological and Emotional Reasons	520	(1)
Work Ethic	521	(1)
Effects of Personal Life on Work	521	(1)
Demands of Work on Families	521	(3)
Concerns of Working Parents	522	(1)
Caring for Older Relatives	523	(1)
Caring for the Home	524	(1)
Ways Employers Help Families	524	(2)
Flextime	525	(1)
Job Sharing	526	(1)
Telecommuting	526	(1)
Balancing Family and Work Demands	526	(3)
Delegating Tasks and Making Schedules	526	(1)
Setting Priorities	527	(1)
Support Systems	527	(1)
Technology in the Home	527	(2)
Credits	529	(1)
Glossary	530	(11)
Appendix	541	(10)
Index	551