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Mamalicious
I bought this book for my daughter who just truned nine years old.It has many useful and interesting topics and suggestions.Many of the American girl books are great for girls 8+ who like to read and whose mothers want to help them find their way as best she can.

The Big Book of Help really is helpful
I bought this book for my 10 year old granddaughter, but before I gave it to her I read it, and my 37 year old daughter read it as well.
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Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    2. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    3. Conduct of life    4. Girls    5. Interpersonal relations in children    6. Juvenile Nonfiction    7. Life skills guides    8. Social Issues - Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance    9. Social Science - Psychology    10. United States   

Editorial Review

Prominent entrepreneur, educator, and author Stedman Graham writes,"More than anything, Read more

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Teens Can Make It Happen
My motivational book is Teens Can Make it Happen, by Stedman Graham. The book is to tell people how to use their life meaningful and not to waste it. This book really wants the reader to think about what goals and accomplishments you want to achieve. This book is a turn around because it really helps you know what you need to do to get your life on the right track. In Teens Can Make it Happen there are 9 steps that you take to knowing and achieving your goals. People should read this book because it will inspire them to reach their goals according what to what they want to do for the rest of their life. This is a great book.

YES TEENS HAVE CHOICES!
I liked this book because the author clearly respects the teens he is addressing. Too often these days references to teens are negative.Or teens life plans are pigeon-holed by an author's implicit assumption that "What do you want to be when you grow up?" has only one answer. From my coaching practice, I have seen that many teens are Renaissance Souls (people who have too many interests to pick just one.) To limit advice to how to pick the one right career path or college or job is to leave them hanging and frustrated. Fortunately Graham's advice does not fall into that trap.

Very helpful
I am a high school English teacher and I found the book to be very helpful and motivational for high school students who need to be pointed in the right direction.So many kids need to have a vision and clear goals for themselves and this book helps to guide them in the right direction as well as making the proper choices. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Young Adult Misc. Nonfiction    2. Motivational & Inspirational    3. Personal Growth - Self-Esteem    4. Self-Help    5. Social Issues - Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance    6. Social Science - Psychology    7. Success    8. Success in adolescence    9. Mind, Body, Spirit    10. Self-Help / Success   

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i loved it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i love this book so much!it made me laugh,smile,and even cry.when it was over i was sooooooo sad.i advise everyone to get this book.you'll love it!

Hmm.......
It was a good book,but after reading Chicken soup for the Teen Soul I found that one better even though I am a preteen.(12)
A VERY GOOD BOOK!!!!!!
I Loved this book because most of the stories are written by kids my age.Most the stories are true and are real life experiences, and i like that. i read the whole book in one day, because it was sooo interesting. I would recomend buying this, for a preteen and even a teen!! The stories really convinced of whats important in life, now i say " I Love you" to be family every night! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children    2. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Religion    3. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    4. Conduct of life    5. Juvenile Nonfiction    6. Juvenile literature    7. Preteens    8. Religion - Inspirational    9. Social Issues - Values & Virtues    10. Juvenile Nonfiction / Body, Mind & Spirit   

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Boundaries
Good Helpful info. featured on oprah ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Young Adult Misc. Nonfiction    2. Children: Grades 3-4    3. Family - General    4. General    5. Juvenile Nonfiction    6. Social Issues - General    7. Social Science - Psychology    8. Personal awareness: family, relationship & social issues    9. Personal issues   

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for the INSECURE & DEJECTED only
this book is for people with low self esteem. its for guys with small penises. its for middle age men who no longer have the capacity to "get it up".
Boring
The book starts out very simple, gets a little better but than gets very boring.

NOT a how to guide.
For being geared towards men, this is definitely not the 'how to' guide I would have expected.
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Subjects:  1. General    2. Love / Sex / Marriage    3. Self-Help    4. Sexual Instruction    5. Sexuality    6. Juvenile Fiction / Action & Adventure   

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Excellent Book
This is by far the best self-help book for girls that I have ever come across.It addresses issues--some very difficult--that pre-teen and teenage girls are faced with today.I thought that every chapter was sensitive and well-written.My 14 year old daughter thought the chapters on body image, anxiety and insomnia made her feel better about herself and more in control of her life.I thought that the last chapter, on lesbian teens, was appropriate and helpful as it showed that most girls are not gay, and that tolerance for others who are different is important.My 12 year old daughter found this reassurring as she was beginning to worry that she was a lesbian because of something she read in a magazine.This book is a must-read for every adolescent girl and her parents.

Good book but deals with some tough issues
My 14 year old daughter enjoyed most of the book, however the last chapter about what to do if you like someone of the same sex was a little "gross" for her.She isn't sexually active and found some of the issue a little too explective.

Excellent True to Life Book.Would highly recommend
I read this book two weeks ago and it has really changed my attitude about myself.It was extremelly helpful and I would recommend it to anyone.This book will definetley help you with all of life's little problems. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Young Adult Social Situations    2. General    3. Girls & Women    4. Identity (Psychology)    5. Psychology    6. Self-Help    7. Self-acceptance    8. Social Issues - Emotions & Feelings    9. Sociology    10. Teenage girls    11. Young women    12. Adolescents    13. Coping with stress    14. Personal awareness: family, relationship & social issues    15. Self-Help / General    16. Women's studies   

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One Of the very best books available on such a delicate topic
I researched for many days every book avalable on this subject, as my husband left me a young widow at 26, dying very suddenly and tragically of a brain annuerisym in the middle of the night, beside me in the car - two weeks before Thanksgiving. Although I am cursed that I have not been left with our own child, he did leave behind several nieces and nephews profoundly attached to him; he was the most loving and adoring man toward children, much like one himself, which is why they loved him so...... so I knew when he died, looking at their faces they simply could not understand, - let alone cope or come to terms.... to make matters worse, the rest of the family demanded I not cry or show emotion in front of them - "Don't upset the children"...... what a terrible mistake. Hiding your emotions from such delicate and tender minds teaches them to hide and be confused about their own feelings.It was so painful for me to not only lose him, but feel I could not have or give support to those who suffered with me. An Important Book For Every Teacher To Have
Learning to cope with difficult emotions is a most important achievement for young children who are experiencing grief from some form of loss. The experience of death needs an adequate explanation using correct terms and simply stated definitions.When vague terms are used, children become confused. When children are given the opportunity to ask questions and to express feelings of grief through physical and creative activities, they are able to develop healthy coping patterns that will continue through adulthood.
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Subjects:  1. Children's 9-12 - Recovery    2. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    3. Children: Grades 3-4    4. Psychology    5. Social Issues - Death & Dying    6. Social Situations - Death & Dying    7. Child care & upbringing    8. Juvenile Fiction / General   

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Amazing....
What a wonderful Book....now that my oldest Daughter is going to have her first Period, her first time of Life-Change, the Book is the most wanted and needed Help. Even though i always said, that i will be able to explain the new Lifesituation to my Daughters when the Time comes....there were still reservations...How do I start? Where do I start? Wonderful drawings, and the best....structured like a Diary, to keep Track of the cycle! Thank you Joan Morais for this book....
A Time to celebrate
Joan, Where were you when I needed you? I wish I had the chance to have a book like this when I first started my period at the tended age of nine. I thought I wasdying. I felt I was the only girl with the 'curse'.Y our book is what every young girl should read. This is a perfect gift for my great nieces. I purchased your book just for them. A Time to Celebrate encourages and tells young girls just how to how to celebrate their menses and to love themselves. What a great idea! Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 12-Up    2. Health - Maturing    3. Health and hygiene    4. Juvenile Nonfiction    5. Juvenile Nonfiction / Girls & Women    6. Juvenile Nonfiction / Health / Maturing    7. Menarche    8. Menstruation    9. Puberty    10. Self-Help    11. Teenage girls    12. Teenagers    13. Children's 9-12    14. Children: Grades 4-6    15. Girls    16. Menstrual Cycle   

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Wrong again
I think it's sad how many people put there faith in SRW.This woman speaks of Christianity more than any other book I've seen.I've actually met one of her friends who say she gets a lot of grief for this.It's for a reason!!! I was told this was for Tolerance amongst religions...to I dunno say cover all her basis.Tolerance is great...I have many Christian friends...but when it comes down to it there is no point in trying to blend it with an already complicated religion.I myself am not Wiccan....I am Celtic Pagan...but have study both paths for 11 years. I've said my piece the choice is yours.

A good place to start.
I have read a few reviews on here by people I feel did not actually purchase this book and were pre-judging it based on part of the pagan communities views towards SRW.I will agree that many of her books seem to be on the "fluffy" side, especially anything with "Teen" in the title.Here first series of books were very useful to those just starting out in Wicca or Witchcraft.She then submitted some books on the market, which I would not offer up to someone starting in the Craft.
Cut Silver a Break
You either like Silver or you don't. This is the fourth book by her that I have purchased and I am not disappointed. There are too many books on Wicca out there that are a bunch of fluff. Silver may have a distinct personality and views on things-but she is not perfect people. You may not like some of her views but give me a break! We all have our own opinions. My advice is to glean what you will from any book and discard what you don't feel is pertinent to your practice. Stop being so critical!She does her best to be educational and informative, but also provides the reader with options to spellcasting and finding your path in your own time. I challange the Silver critics out there to write something better if you think you can. Otherwise do us all a favor and zip it. Use your energy for something more useful. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Alternate Spirituality    2. Body, Mind & Spirit    3. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 10-12)    4. Juvenile Nonfiction    5. Miscellanea    6. Teenagers    7. Unexplained Phenomena And Wonders (Young Adult)    8. Witchcraft    9. Witchcraft & Wicca    10. Juvenile Fiction / Science Fiction, Fantasy, Magic    11. The occult, witches & witchcraft    12. Wicca   

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An inspirational book
Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul llis a great book written by teenagers and some adults about life. It teaches us about life and how to deal with it. It shows us that no matter where you came form, what you look like, or how you act, almost all teenagers are the same. This book is an inspiration to everyone.
Chicken Soup For the Teenage Soul
This is a great book for every teenager. Every teen goes througha tough time at least once in their life and this book can really help. It has stories on things from teenage romance to suicide. This is a great book for everyone from teenagers to adults.

Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul 2 is great
Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul 2 is a great book for teens because it is something we can relate to. It is filled with short anecdotes written by teenagers or once-teenagers about their adolescent experiences. It is inspirational and teaches us about who we are, about people, and about life in general. I recommend this book for all teenagers. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Young Adult Religion    2. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    3. Conduct of life    4. Juvenile Nonfiction    5. Religion - Inspirational    6. Social Science - Sociology    7. Teenagers    8. Family & Relationships / Adolescence    9. Personal, health & social education (PHSE)   

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Young girls will enjoy!
Kim Cattrall, who left home at sixteen to go to acting school in New York City, won a Golden Globe for her role as Samantha in the Sex and the City television show.
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Subjects:  1. Adolescent psychology    2. Children's Books/Young Adult Social Situations    3. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    4. Girls & Women    5. Juvenile Nonfiction    6. Juvenile literature    7. Personal Growth - General    8. Psychology    9. Self-esteem in adolescence    10. Social Issues - Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance    11. Social Problems (General) (Young Adult)    12. Social Science - Psychology    13. Teenage girls    14. Juvenile Nonfiction / Girls & Women   

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Frustrating and offensive
It seems to me that there is FAR too little focas on the entireity of those who suffer from eatig disorders and self injurous behavior. I do mean suffer, because there is more to the whole picture than hurting themselves.
Book holds valuable information.
As I read through the reviews of "The Best Little Girl in the World", I just had to throw in my two cents.
Worthy of a read
While I understand that people view this book as setting anorexic standards to the anorexic, I do consider this to be a good book. I think it is important to bear in mind the time period that this was written in (it's a pretty early book on ED considering it was first published in 1979).
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Subjects:  1. Eating Disorders - General    2. Fiction    3. Fiction - General    4. General    5. Self-Help / Eating Disorders   

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Great, even for younger kids!
I have the Indigo Dreams CD which I use in my psychotherapy practice with younger children. Many of them really enjoy the stories and have been helped with calming for bedtime.However I was excited to try using the Indigo Teen Dreams with some of my younger kids who really needed to know how to specifically practice the Relaxation techniques in order to apply them to other times of increased stress. I have been working with two bright 8 year old girls that have loved adding this CD to their options when feeling stressed or having difficulty sleeping.THANKS!!

Indigo Teen Dreams: Diversity at it's Best
I am a psychiatric social worker who purchased "Indigo Teen Dreams" for our unit. We have utilized this wonderful CD on a twice weekly basis as part of our relaxation curriculum. We have a very diverse population of adolescents ranging from kids who are moderately depressed or highly anxious to severely behaviorally and emotionally disturbed. This CD has reached teens across the board and given them the initial realization that they do have some control over their bodies and how they choose to respond to situations and stressors. I applaud "Indigo Teen Dreams" CD for its usefulness in everyday life in supporting teens with many diverse needs and challenging issues to find a better way to deal with their stressors.

Indigo Teen Dreams- A Wonderful Relaxer
I'm a very tense person by nature and I get anxious easily, which sometimes disturbs my sleep. Recently, I had a difficult time falling asleep because I was worrying about college and such. I put on Indigo Teen Dreams and almost instantly felt more at ease. The visualizations and images are wonderfully relaxing. The meditation really allowed me to focus in on myself and forget the world around me. And the deep breathing track is something that everyone should do, learning how to deep breathe can make a world of a difference, as I found out. I put the CD on my i-pod and listen to it whenever I need to relax. It's made my overall mood better and I'm happy to have found something that makes me feel better. I do a lot of theatre and once the school year starts up, I plan to use the techniques to focus and relax myself before an audition. These techniques I can carry with me and use forever; I would strongly recommend it to any teen, I think everyone can benefit from it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Affirmations    2. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 10-12)    3. Drama    4. Juvenile Nonfiction    5. Juvenile literature    6. Meditations    7. Stress management    8. Body & health    9. Emotions & feelings    10. Miscellaneous    11. New Age   

Subjects:  1. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 10-12)    2. General    3. Juvenile Nonfiction    4. Psychology    5. Social Science - General    6. Social Science - Psychology    7. Juvenile Nonfiction / Social Science / General   

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Easy reading
Sometimes it is nice to discover a self-help book that is easy to read and written in a light-hearted tone even when discussing a difficult or serious subject. This is one such book.

Aimed at teenagers, but still has good ideas
I didn't realise this book was aimed at teenagers when I borrowed it from the library... Nevertheless, it was still pretty informative for me.
Awesome book for teenage perfectionists!
This was a great book for dealing with perfectionism. It has so many good ideas for helping yourself! I loved it! It truly covers all areas of the perfectionism problem. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 12-Up - Psychology / Counseling    2. Children's Books/Young Adult Misc. Nonfiction    3. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    4. Juvenile Nonfiction    5. Juvenile literature    6. Mental health    7. Perfectionism (Personality tra    8. Perfectionism (Personality trait)    9. Psychology    10. Social Issues - Manners & Etiquette    11. Social Science - Psychology    12. Personal communication & presentation skills   

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A Teen's Best Resource
Reviewed by Cathy Yanda for Reader Views (07/06)
Chicken Soup For the Teenage Soul: The Real Deal School
After reading this book, I found all of the stories included in this compilation very touching. I liked how each short story aimed to teach a little life lesson. The inspiration that these stories carried along with them made me realize how much this book was worth reading. I also enjoyed reading the quizzes and tidbits of information on various topics. The only complaint I would have against this book would be the authors' anecdotes from their own lives. They attempted to relate to teens, but fell short when it came to accuracy. It has been a while since they have been teenagers, and many things have changed in high school. Not only that, but their stories proved to be a bit dull. Other than that, I really did enjoy reading this book, and I look forward to reading other books in this series.

Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul: The Real Deal School
Are you a teen looking for some answers? Well if you are then I have the perfect book for you.
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Subjects:  1. Anecdotes    2. Body, Mind & Spirit    3. Children's Books/Young Adult Religion    4. Children: Grades 4-6    5. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    6. Conduct of life    7. Juvenile Nonfiction    8. Juvenile literature    9. Religion - Inspirational    10. School & Education    11. Social Issues - Adolescence    12. Social Issues - General    13. Social Problems (General) (Young Adult)    14. Teenagers    15. Family & Relationships / Teenagers   

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An excellent guide/resource for teens...as well as for parents & educators if you get the Leader's Guide too!
I find this book, despite its small size & simple layout, to be an excellent guide/resource for teens.
Crackingthe Whip on Stress
This enjoyable, easy-read offers proven, practical advice to adolescents interested in acquiring stress and life management skills. Adults working with teens will find this book a valuable resource for helping adolescents understand what happens when they are stressed to the limits of their coping ability. The section "Self-Care for Tiger Bites" offers immediate first aid for those times when fast relief is needed to relieve overwhelming levels of stress. Using this book, teenagers and adults alike can crack the whip and tame the stress within.

entertaining, great illustrations, excellent tip for teens
Anxious and troubled and confused teens (most of the teen populations)will carry this portable guide to survival for several days and come awayreassured that they are not alone, and come away with useful skills to makelife better and easier. Even the teen readers like it!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Young Adult Social Situations    2. Children: Grades 4-6    3. Health & Daily Living - General    4. Juvenile Nonfiction    5. Juvenile literature    6. Life skills guides    7. Social Issues - Emotions & Feelings    8. Social Science - Psychology    9. Stress (Physiology)    10. Stress (Psychology)    11. United States    12. Youth    13. Adolescent children    14. Coping with stress    15. Vocational Subjects & Skills   

Subjects:  1. Children: Grades 1-2    2. Games & Activities - Word Games    3. Juvenile Nonfiction    4. Social Science - Psychology   

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Presicion through simplicity
As an individual unfamiliar with the nuances of AS, I found "My Social Stories Book" particularly effective in identifying, conveying and demystifying what is mundane for most people, but what can be overwhelming for those with AS.Sean McAndrew's brilliant translation of the text via child-friendly illustrations relevant to their respective scenarios are what make a publication like this one truly work.Much like crosswalk symbols, these illustrations must be absolutely simplistic in order to be unmistakeably understood. Much respect to McAndrew who rendered the abstract idea of divorce in such tender illustrative grace.

Writing your own stories is better
This book is too expensive for what it offers, and is definitely not recommended,write your own stories, since so many examples are available online.Read more

Subjects:  1. Allied Health Services - General    2. Audiology & Speech Pathology    3. Autism    4. Autism in children    5. Autistic children    6. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    7. Education    8. General    9. Juvenile literature    10. Narrative therapy    11. Social Issues - Depression & Mental Illness    12. Sociology    13. Special Education - General    14. Special Education - Socially Handicapped    15. Treatment    16. Fiction dealing with specific issues    17. Life Skills & Personal Awareness, General Studies    18. Teaching of children with emotional & behavioural difficulties   

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Subjects:  1. Audio - Children's - Young Adult    2. Children's Audio - Young Adult    3. Conduct of life    4. Family/Marriage    5. Life Stages - Teenagers    6. Life skills guides    7. Personal Growth - General    8. Psychological aspects    9. Psychology (Young Adult)    10. Social Science - Psychology    11. Success    12. Teenagers    13. Family & Relationships / Teenagers