Synopsis
Like the magazine, the book series will focus on:
- The relationship between positive health behaviors and the prevention of illness and disease.
- The interrelationship of mental, emotional, and physical health.
- Interpersonal and effective conflict resolution skills; appreciation of diverse perspectives and individual needs.
- The impact of family as a system.
Grades 7-12 Health Education Standards
- Explain the relationship between positive health behaviors and the prevention of injury/illness.
- Describe interrelationship of mental, emotional, social, physical health during adolescence.
- Describe how family and peers influence the health of adolescents.
Grades 7-12 Consumer Science Standards
Consumer Science and Education
- Analyze the impact of family as a system on individuals and society.
- Demonstrate appreciation for diverse perspectives and needs of individuals and families.
Interpersonal Relationships
- Demonstrate respectful relationships in the family, workplace, & community.
- Analyze functions and expectations of various types of relationships.
- Evaluate effective conflict prevention and management techniques.
- Demonstrate teamwork and leadership skills in the family, workplace, community.
Character Development and Ethics
- Describe appropriate character traits, social skills needed for home, school, community.
- Describe how personal ethics influence decision-making.
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From School Library Journal
Grade 6–8—The image of a bouncing ball is used effectively throughout this book to discuss the concept of resiliency in the context of adjusting to life's problems. Each chapter begins with a short vignette of a teen facing a stressful situation and ends by reminding readers of the story and hypothesizing solutions. There are many positives here: the advice given is psychologically sound, the writing is clear and easy to read, the pages are visually appealing, and photos show teens of both genders and various racial backgrounds. Even with all these pluses, though, there is little substance. The idea of becoming resilient and thus resisting and coping with stress is well explained. However, the solutions are incorporated into simplistic acronyms such as "ICAN," standing for Identifying problems, Coming up with solutions, Analyzing them, and Now picking one and going for it. The usefulness of this self-help book is limited to helping those who face small crises, or slightly disorganized lives and are motivated to change. For those with more serious issues, the solutions offered here are too pat.—Wendy Smith-D'Arezzo, Loyola College, Baltimore, MD
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