Middle School Survival
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Middle school is like a roller coaster, filled with ups and downs, twists and turns; it's exhilarating and scary all at the same time! From piles of homework, to understanding the variety of "interesting" people working at your school, and dealing with the new challenges of changing for gym class in front of everyone, it's normal to feel a little overwhelmed. That's why in My School, from the Middle School Survival Series, we will tackle the things that weigh heavily on middle school students just like you. This book will address important middle school issues like: dealing with bullies, jocks, nerds, and every other category of student you encounter revealing the truth behind the urban legends of middle school pop quizzes, tardiness, and other survival tips This book is filled with short and easy-to-read tips, along with funny stories from the authors (who, believe it or not, used to be middle school morons!), and quotes and questions from students just like you. After reading My School, you'll be able to walk the halls like the confident student you want to be.
Families can be complicated, and this reference guide is here to help you get through whatever issue you might face-from frustrations with your parents to what to do if your family is breaking apart from divorce, or even if there's been abuse in your home. With seventy-five short chapters that cover almost twenty major topics, there's plenty of understanding, advice, and wisdom to help you navigate issues with your family AND strengthen the bonds that matter most.
Middle school is tough, and figuring out who you are during this time can sometimes mean more issues with your family members-from not feeling understood to wondering why you can't have a little more freedom and trust now that you're not a little kid anymore. And maybe your family itself is changing in ways you never thought could happen. In this book, everything from dealing with small frustrations to dating, getting more privacy, handling issues with siblings, and what to do when a parent lets you down or even hurts you physically is discussed and explored, giving you advice and ideas on how to navigate the issues in your family today.
My Family:
is written by two youth specialists with over forty combined years of experience dealing with the issues today's preteens and young adults face every daycontains stories from the authors that add honesty-and where appropriate, humor-to the topics being discussedcan be used as a reference guide on specific topics or read straight through for a wider experienceprovides a biblical yet candid approachis also ideal for anyone dealing with teenagers in a mentoring, teaching, or leadership environment
Deciding what you believe can be hard, especially when you're not entirely sure what your faith is even all about. My Faith works as a reference guide to break down who God is, what the Bible says and why we believe it, how to handle doubts and questions, and what it actually means to be a Christian. With over seventy short chapters that cover twelve major topics, you'll find honesty, understanding, advice, and wisdom to help you navigate your questions and make a decision on your own.
Middle school comes with a lot of challenges, and one of the biggest can be figuring out what you believe-and why. After all, being a Christian is hard sometimes, and it's even harder when you suddenly have questions and doubts you never had before. Thankfully, this book has answers on things like why God wants a relationship with us, what the Bible actually tells us (and exactly why people believe what it says), what to do when you have those doubts or make a "mistake," and what exactly being a Christian means for your life. There are also some tips and ideas on finding your own connection with God and applying what you personally believe to your life-helping you navigate middle school more confidently.
My Faith:
is written by two youth specialists with over forty combined years of experience dealing with the issues today's preteens and young adults face every daycontains stories from the authors that add honesty-and where appropriate, humor-to the topics being discussedcan be used as a reference guide on specific topics or read straight through for a wider experienceprovides a biblical yet candid approachis also ideal for anyone dealing with teenagers in a mentoring, teaching, or leadership environment