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A psychologist with a reputation for penetrating to the heart of complex parenting issues joins forces with a physician and bestselling author to tackle one of the most disturbing and misunderstood trends of our time — peers replacing parents in the lives of our children.
Dr. Neufeld has dubbed this phenomenon peer orientation, which refers to the tendency of children and youth to look to their peers for direction: for a sense of right...
Dr. Neufeld has dubbed this phenomenon peer orientation, which refers to the tendency of children and youth to look to their peers for direction: for a sense of right...
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When "popular" Tyler is forced to invite "weird" Mackenzie to his party, they're surprised to find how much they have in common. Readers will enjoy this realistic fiction story about an unexpected friendship that explores social themes including acceptance, popularity, and peer pressure. The full-color illustrations, short chapter format, and compelling text build reading comprehension and fluency. This hi-lo reader is ideal for students who need...
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"Hazel doesn't like to make waves. Middle school is hard enough without causing more trouble, right? She's happy just eating lunch in the library with her BFF, writing secret haikus, and taking care of an adorable rescue tortoise. But then Hazel discovers a list that rates the girls at her middle school based on their looks -- started by her best friend's older brother. She knows she has to do something, and she can't do it alone. The wave she'll...
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It is a known fact that there are as much Introverts as Extroverts in the world, yet the common perception is that Extroverts get the better breaks in the game of success. This is so much farther from the truth: History's greats such as Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi and Eleonor Roosevelt just to name a few, all have made their mark in the world. And they are all Introverts.
In this book "INTROVERT: How to Boost Confidence and Overcome Social Anxiety",...
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As the new kid at school, Jesse knows making friends will be hard. When he gets accepted by the kids sitting at the cool table at lunch, Jesse feels on top of the world. But that feeling doesn't last long when his new friends start pulling mean pranks on other students. Fifth grade students will enjoy this realistic fiction story that features full-color illustrations, compelling text, and chapter format to build reading comprehension, vocabulary,...
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Todo padre quiere lo mejor para sus hijos, sobre todo que crezcan para convertirse en adultos confiados y positivos. Los padres tienen una gran influencia sobre la forma en que sus hijos piensan y lidian con las situaciones de la vida cotidiana.
Criar a un niño para que sea resiliente y pueda lidiar con los altibajos de la vida también es algo por lo que muchos se esfuerzan, ya que los niños felices y exitosos suelen crecer para convertirse en...
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Koliwe's life is turned upside down when her father dies and she is sent to Limpopo to live with the mother she thought was dead. She is determined to make her mother pay for abandoning her as a baby. Her new friend Siwela encourages her destructive plan, but will Koliwe get burnt when the fire she starts gets out of control?
10) Group Bullying
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The dynamics of group bullying manifest in two ways: exclusion and ganging up. This type of bullying often happens around shifts in social groups. Defining cliques versus other social groups and examining the issues unique to this type of bullying, readers will discover new ways to stop this behavior. Students will learn how to deal with group bullying, how to seek help, ways to repair self-esteem and why it is important to build a school community...
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Danny Shine is off THE LOSER LIST -- and out for REVENGE.Danny Shine might have gotten his name off the Loser List in the girls' bathroom, but he's still got problems -- like the new kid, Ty Randall. Ty seems perfect: handsome, serious, committed to worthy causes -- everything Danny's not. Will out-of-control jealousy wreck Danny's life, or can he undo the damage before it's too late? All the highs and lows of middle school are brought hilariously...
12) Shelby the Cat: A kids book about bullying and how to help kids build confidence about peer pressure
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Shelby the Cat is not a typical cat. He is kind and caring and looks out for all those who are smaller than he is. He loves to read and tell stories. He makes friends with mice and birds and bugs. This makes the alley cats in the street angry and jealous because Shelby is making them look bad. They try to force Shelby to be like them, but he refuses. Shelby knows who he is and what he wants to be and doesn't let anyone pressure him to be different....
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In this easy-to-read e-book for busy parents, Dr Justin Coulson provides simple strategies to guide parents as they work to create confidence in their kids. Using cutting-edge psychological science, and honest, straight-from-the-heart stories that every parent will relate to, you will discover: • The 5 biggest confidence crushers • The 5 best confidence and self-belief boosters • 20 questions to clearly identify your child's view of his/her...
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In a world that often tries to define us, "Navigating Society's Pressure: A Guide to Finding Your Path" is your compass to authenticity, self-discovery, and personal fulfillment. This eBook is your essential companion on the journey to embracing your true self and breaking free from the constraints of societal expectations.Do you ever feel the weight of society's expectations pressing down on you, making it challenging to follow your heart and passions?...
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Modern life can present many challenges for young people as they strive to cope with growing up in a world which, as a result of peer pressure and unrealistic expectations, can sometimes just seem overwhelming. Charlie is such a child, and one who finds that the solution to these pressures may be found closer to home, and in an unexpected location. Charlie realises that she is not alone in experiencing these feelings and that help, and support is...
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Si on m'avait dit, il y a quelques années, que je triperais sur Stéphanie Dubuc, je ne l'aurais jamais cru. Mais voilà, maintenant, je suis pris au piège. Je suis tombé sous son charme et je n'arrive plus à me la sortir de la tête.
Tous les autres considèrent Stéphanie comme une nerd, une rejet, mais pour moi, c'est la fille la plus parfaite de l'école. Toutefois, quand on est un sportif populaire, on n'a pas le droit d'aimer ce genre de...
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid watch out -- Danny Shine and the other kids of Thorn Underwood Middle School aren't bestsellers yet, but they're on their way!When Danny gets caught trying to cross his name off the "Geek" list in the girls' bathroom, he's sent to detention. Bullies torment him mercilessly -- until they discover that Danny can draw. He enjoys his new "bad boy" status, supplying tattoos and graffiti, until he's unknowingly drawn into a theft. Turns...
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