Jack Canfield
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Provides inspirational stories from girls on the topics of peer pressure, crushes, body changes, and friendship. Finally, a book that covers issues for girls only, the universal coming of age events of a preteen girl's first bra, first crush, physical changes and emotional mood swings. Chicken Soup for the Girl's Soul is a book by girls, for girls, where readers can find encouragement, support and positive advice about the challenges of being a preteen...
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From remembering their own life experience or to watching their own children grow, most people recognize that the preteen years, ages nine to thirteen, can be one of the most awkward times in life-a period of tremendous physical and emotional change. At this age, youngsters are eager to leave the "kid" stage, yet are uncertain about what adolescence will bring; they'd rather listen to peers over parents, and hear all too often to "wait until you're...
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"Self-Esteem expert Jack Canfield and noted educational speaker Miriam Laundry reveal that the biggest bully in a child's world is not lurking around the corner but living inside her head. This small yet profound book is a tool for engaging children, young adolescents, parents, and caring adults about the impressions they make on themselves with their thoughts and self-talk. Included are powerful workbook exercises and resources for implementing healthy...
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A collection of 101 stories for high schools students who are applying to college written by teens and by adults about their experiences applying to college. Stories cover everything from grade pressure, to peer pressure, to parental pressure, to SATs and ACTs, interviews and essays, filling out college applications, to waiting for the letters, dealing with good and bad news, wait lists, and alternative paths to college such as gap years.
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A collection of 101 stories by and about mothers who stay at home or work from home, describing the decision they made to do this, their lives as moms who are at home, the ups and downs of raising their children, the benefits of staying home or working from home. Also includes stories of appreciation from husbands and children.