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Kids today need manners more than ever, and Dude, That's Rude! makes it fun and easy to get some. Full-color cartoons and kid-friendly text teach the basics of polite behavior in all kinds of situations-at home, at school, in the bathroom, on the phone, at the mall, and more. Kids learn Power Words to use and P. U. Words to avoid, why their family deserves their best manners, and the essentials of e-tiquette (politeness online). It seems like light...
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Full-color cartoons and humorous, kid-friendly text teach kids how to make smarter choices about how they behave at home and at school so they stay out of trouble, feel good about themselves and their choices, and get along better with family, friends, and teachers. Better behavior isn't just about making adults happy: it means self-control, awareness, and a positive outlook, so things go better for kids. Lighthearted yet supportive and frank, this...
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Brothers and sisters: they can make great friends, and it's nice to have someone who'll love you no matter what. But kids know siblings can be a real drag, too. Full-color illustrations and humorous, kidfriendly text teach kids how to cope with problems of fairness, jealousy, conflict, tattling, privacy, and other things that can make having siblings so difficult. Kids learn how to cope with a new baby in the home and how to handle special situations...
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Who has the most power to stop and prevent bullying? Teachers? Parents? The Principal of the Universe? No, no, and no way! When it comes to changing bullying behavior, nobody has more power than upstanders-all the people who see bullying or know it's happening... and decide to do something about it. How strong are upstanders? Stronger than a snarling seventh grader. More powerful than a petty put-down. Able to delete Internet rumors with a single...
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Kids need help learning how to manage their anger. Blending solid information and sound advice with humor and lively illustrations, these anger-management tips guide kids to understand that anger is normal and to learn they can express it in healthy ways. The book teaches them how to recognize anger in themselves and others, how to handle situations and emotions (loneliness, guilt, frustration, fear) that lead to or mask anger, and how to deal with...
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No one wants to be picked on, pushed around, threatened, or teased. With practical suggestions and humor, kids will learn to stop bullying in its tracks. Refreshed to reflect the latest research, this updated classic reassures kids that it's not their fault if they are bullied and describes realistic ways to become "Bully-Proof." It shows how bystanders can stand up for others and how to get help in dangerous situations. Even kids who bully will find...
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In the quest for school success-not to mention a happy home life-kids have a lot to juggle: schoolwork, friends, activities, chores, bedrooms, electronics, lockers, and desks. Get Organized Without Losing It provides friendly, entertaining help for kids who want to manage their tasks, time, and stuff-without going overboard or being totally obsessed. Empower kids to: conquer clutter prioritize taskmaster their devices (not the other way around)supercharge...
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Homework can be horrible! But homework isn't going anywhere, and kids need to learn to do it-without throwing up. This updated classic provides specific tips for starting, doing, and finishing homework-and maybe even laughing while they learn. Kids will also learn how to make a homework schedule, when to do the hardest homework (first!), the benefits of doing homework, and more-serious suggestions delivered with wit and humor because laughter makes...
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Revised classic provides a humorous take on cliques, exclusion, and real friends-updated to include online clique-tivity. Clique: It's a word that's spelled funny and sounds funny, and (like a vampire) can be a pain in the neck. True friends don't make you feel left out, but for many kids, navigating social groups is tricky (because it's cliquey), and they end up feeling excluded. This book uses humor, fun cartoons, and kid-friendly language to explain...
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Revised classic provides a humorous take on a nerve-wracking topic-STRESS!-updated to include modern stressors such as technology and social media. Stress can make you feel anxious, awful, and afraid. It can leave you jumpy and jittery, upset and uptight. When kids show signs of stress, they need stress management tools that work. With jokes, fun illustrations, and plenty of authentic examples, this book helps kids understand what stress is-and gives...
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A fun and funny way for kids to learn about mistakes and how to recover from them.
Making a mistake can leave anyone feeling sick in the stomach or thinking that the world is going to end. Learning how to cope with mistakes-and how to stop that "ache"-can be one of the hardest parts of growing up. The latest entry in Free Spirit's acclaimed Laugh and Learn® series takes a closer look at the mistakes kids make-honest and intentional-and offers practical...
12) Ease the Tease
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Ten easy-to-learn tools to help kids ease the pain of teasing and stand up for themselves.
Teasing happens to lots and lots (and lots!) of kids. Every day. Sometimes that teasing can be fun, but sometimes it hurts. Ease the Tease helps young readers recognize what hurtful teasing sounds and feels like and offers a toolkit for dealing with teasing.
How many ways can children ease the tease? Inside the book, readers will find not one... not two......
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Practical-and fun-tips for starting and growing friendships.
Life is better with a friend. That's true for everyone. Some kids have lots of friends. Others have a few. Either way is great! Make a Friend, Be a Friend helps young readers find ways to-you guessed it!-make friends and be a better friend.
That doesn't mean making and being friends is a snap. Even though it's natural, it doesn't always feel that way. The ideas in this book can help. Children...
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Communication skills for kids that help them build stronger relationships with adults.
Whatever kinds of grown-ups kids have in their lives, one thing is for sure: Life is better (and a whole lot simpler) when kids and grown-ups get along. And while grown-ups want kids to be respectful and thoughtful-toward everybody, not just grown-ups!-kids also deserve to be respected and treated thoughtfully. How to Take the GROAN Out of Grown-Ups (and Get...
15) Yay! You Failed!
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Help young kids learn how to set goals, overcome challenges, and feel good about their efforts.
Celebrate mistakes and setbacks! In Yay! You Failed!, young readers learn how to set goals, overcome challenges, build resilience, and believe in themselves.
Simple "you-can-do-it" strategies in this book can help kids learn:
• why practice makes progress, not perfect
• ways to keep going when the going gets tough
• how to set and achieve goals
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Kids learn about the super awesome powers of their phones-and how to use them safely.
Phones are super fun, really convenient, and amazingly useful tools! But when kids and smartphones are together, problems can pop up. You Got a Phone! (Now Read This Book) offers fun and straight-to-the-point advice for kids who have phones and parents who want to keep phone trouble at bay.
Kids need to know about the screen-related cyberbullying, neurological...
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Empower kids with tools for respecting, questioning, and coping with rules.
So many rules! Rules are part of every kid's day, from morning to night. Sometimes those rules make sense, but too often rules can be confusing or frustrating for kids. Rules! Rules! Rules! helps young readers understand the value of rules and how following rules can lead to more independence and freedom. A recurring "What's the Reason for the Rule?" feature provides additional...
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