"Loved Ones With Depression covers the basics of depression, what people with depression might experience, loving someone with depression, and showing love for others and yourself. Loved Ones With explores what it's like to watch loved ones go through unique and often difficult circumstances. Written in kid-friendly language, this social-emotional learning series supports readers' empathetic understanding of these experiences not only for their loved...

"In 2017, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared a public health emergency in response to the opioid-abuse crisis. This epidemic is an issue that affects many teenagers today across demographic categories. They've seen the damage that opioids can inflict on family and friends or may have used or abused opioids themselves. This informative title describes the effects of opioids on the body and how drug use can spiral into addiction....

"Explores what superheroes can teach us about being alone, the ways kids have survived on their own, and how activists in the civil rights movement took a stand against loneliness. Discover what comfort foods, sweatpants, and being kind to each other have to do with loneliness. Based on the podcast of the same name. Readers will learn about loneliness and how being alone can ultimately bring us closer together"--Provided by publisher.

An LGBTQIA inclusive relationship and sex education guide written specifically for queer teens. Expect coverage of puberty, sex and protection, as well as chapters on relationships, conflict resolution and consent. Candid, informative, and funny - this guide breaks all the taboos.

Learn how to react when you see something wrong or dangerous with this relevant Spanish nonfiction book. Perfect for young readers, the book includes a fiction story related to the topic, a connected civics project, a glossary, useful text features, and engaging sidebars. This 28-page full-color Spanish book explains in an easy-to-understand way that students should talk to a trusted adult about things that make them uncomfortable or scared. It also...

"Many teenagers today are overloaded with stress. Many maintain grueling schedules of schoolwork and extracurricular activities. They may feel under pressure to overachieve in order to be accepted into highly ranked colleges. That's on top of the normal adolescent stresses of maturing and establishing their own identities. This authoritative book describes the effects of stress on the body and explains the physical and mental health consequences of...

A child will never forget a beloved pet, or the day it died. And the sadness that follows is true grief. This little elfin guide to good grief validates your child's sadness-the necessary first step for healing. It acknowledges feelings that are new, confusing, and frightening. And it offers creative ideas for easing the sting of grief and memorializing a lost pet. A touching tribute to the love between a child and pet . . . and a compassionate...

The world can be a scary place-especially when just about everybody is bigger than you and so many experiences are brand-new. Childhood fear is normal. But if it starts to interfere with everyday life, it becomes a problem for a child-and caring adults. This delightfully illustrated book gives simple, concrete advice for dealing with childhood fears and worries. Kids can learn to live full of confidence, free of fear. Help is here!

Wanting to be accepted by peers is a natural part of children's social development. Yet kids can be overly influenced by what "friends" think of them or urge them to do. Through simple language and engaging illustrations, this book explains the concept of peer pressure. It encourages a solid sense of self-identity-or "elf-identity"-and teaches kids how to say "No."

From the end of August until the first part of June, our children spend more of their waking hours at school than at home. And while elementary school problems may sometimes seem trivial compared to our adult worries, we need to remember that our children's problems can be just as gut-wrenching and nerve-wracking as any adult's. This thoughtfully written book covers everything from homework to getting along with others, dealing with teachers and feeling...