Too Old for This, Too Young for That!

by Mosatche, Harriet S.

• ISBN13: 9781575420677
• ISBN10: 1575420678
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-03-01
• Publisher: Free Spirit Pub

Summary

No wonder it's called "middle school"! If you're in grades 6-9, you're not a child anymore ... but you're not grown-up, either. You have more freedom ... but not enough. Your life is more exciting ... but it's more stressful, too.Suddenly you have a ton of questions -- about your body and your feelings, family and friends, school and life in general. You're facing a lot of new decisions, and it's hard to know where to go for advice. Your friends? They may be confused, too. Your parents? They might not understand everything you're going through.This book can help. It's there when you need it, day or night. And it answers all kinds of questions. Like: What's happening to my body? -- What if I have to get braces or glasses? -- What can I do to feel better about myself? -- Why am I having mood swings? -- What's stress, and how can I cope with it? -- How can I handle my fears and strong feelings like anger, sadness, and grief? -- Why is it so hard to talk to my parents lately? -- How can I get more privacy? -- How can I get along better with my friends? -- What about cliques and peer pressure? -- How can I be more popular? -- How can I study smarter? -- How can I handle school projects and reports, which are a lot bigger deal than they used to be? -- How can I tell the difference between good risks and bad risks? -- How can I manage my money and my time? -- How can I prepare for the future?Full of straight talk, helpful tips, good advice, and quotes from real kids, TOO OLD FOR THIS, TOO YOUNG FOR THAT! is just what you need to make the most of middle school -- and beyond.

Author Biography

Harriet S. Mosatche, Ph.D., is director of program development for the Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. She has written extensively for girls, youth leaders, and professional journals.

Karen Unger is a writer and editor who has contributed to many publications for youth.

Table of Contents

Introduction	1	(2)
About This Book	3	(4)
Get Used to Your changing Body	7	(21)
You're Changing Inside and Out	8	(6)
Coping with Changes	14	(2)
Taking Care of Your Body	16	(12)
Like the Skin You're In	28	(22)
What's Self-Esteem?	29	(6)
Positive Thinking	35	(2)
Getting Glasses and Bracing for Braces	37	(4)
Haircare and Other Personal Matters	41	(9)
Understand Your Feelings	50	(22)
What Are You Feeling?	51	(4)
How Embarrassing!	55	(1)
Coping with Stress	56	(7)
Facing Your Fears	63	(3)
Dealing with Anger	66	(2)
Sadness and Grief	68	(2)
Helping Friends with Their Feelings	70	(2)
Connect with Your Family	72	(23)
Does It Feel Like You're Talking to a Brick Wall?	73	(3)
Family Hot Buttons	76	(13)
Dealing with Divorce	89	(1)
The Sibling Scene	90	(2)
Staying Close to Your Family	92	(3)
Find, Make, and Keep Friends	95	(29)
What's Friendship All About?	96	(12)
Tough Stuff	108	(9)
Crushes, Flirting, Dating, and More	117	(7)
Make the Most of School	124	(30)
Surviving Middle School	124	(22)
Sports, Clubs, and Other Activities	146	(5)
Preparing for the Years and Careers Ahead	151	(3)
Take Charge of Your Life	154	(28)
Decisions, Decisions	154	(3)
Taking Care of Number One	157	(5)
Managing Your Money and Your Time	162	(15)
Role Models and Mentors	177	(1)
What's Next?	178	(4)
Index	182	(8)
About the Authors	190

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