Growing Up Is Hard To Do

Author : Jay Spence
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2017-10-27
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781525511783

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Growing Up Is Hard To Do by Jay Spence Pdf

Growing Up is Hard to Do, yet there are very few comprehensive “how to” manuals for young people, to help them negotiate and understand what momentous changes occur on the winding road between infancy and adulthood. In this helpful, highly readable manual, Dr. Spence, an Obstetrician and Gynecologist, with further sub-specialty training in Pediatric Gynecology, examines each stage of development, pointing out the many difficulties that may be encountered along the way. He tackles the issues head-on: conception, the early years, off to school with potential bullying, childhood sexual abuse and what happens during puberty. In warm, empathetic, and accessible language, concerns like sex, unwanted pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, and gender issues are discussed. In addition, he delves into subjects such as smoking, alcohol, marijuana, illegal drug use and the risks of the Internet and teenage driving. Nutrition, obesity, anorexia and exercise are highlighted. The last chapter comments on the value of completing one’s education and choosing an appropriate career. In treating young people for over forty years, Dr. Spence has seen many teenagers and their families suffer the tragic consequences of poor or uninformed choices. He wrote Growing Up is Hard to Do to provide honest, unfiltered information in the hope of helping young readers avoid many of the “potholes” of early life. Though the book is written specifically for young people negotiating growing up, parents, caregivers and teachers will also find it very helpful in providing information and context for further discussion.

Author : Cathy Britton
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 105 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2015-03-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781312970113

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Growing Up Is Hard To Do by Cathy Britton Pdf

The story of a mature bushbaby named Lucy, who lives in an exotic animal collection in New York, meets a lost baby otter shrew named Jafar, who is a very long way from home! He lives in Uganda, Lucy has no idea where that is. Jafar is quite young and scared now that he is so far from home. But Lucy promises to get him back to his home, no matter what it takes. There is quite a bit of turbulence though. But Lucy made a promise already and she plans to keep that promise. So once she springs him loose, they are off on their way to Africa! It is a land far away and it takes several months to get there. In the meantime, Jafar is growing up in size, but not in spirit. He wants Lucy to stay with him forever. Lucy cannot do it, but after a while she relents. But is not happy. Find out what happens in this harrowing tale of two friends. One is trying to help the other, and the other just wants to be a little bit selfish. So will Jafar really grow up and learn to fend for himself?

Author : Angelina Marie
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2019-08-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781483448732

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If the Mountain Were Smooth by Angelina Marie Pdf

"If the Mountain Were Smooth" tells the story of a troubled twenty-year-old trying to find herself in New York City. In the midst of a troubling scandal, involving high-level military personnel and civil rights, Gabby must make difficult decisions that will affect not only her life, but the lives of those around her. This fast-paced, emotion-driven novel pulls at the hearts of readers.

Author : Laura Schlessinger
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 41 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2003-04-15
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780060526238

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Growing Up Is Hard by Laura Schlessinger Pdf

When a young boy has a day where nothing goes right, his father helps him deal with his feelings and see that things change as he grows up.

Author : Jack Haynes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2020-05-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798643783718

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Oscar's World by Jack Haynes Pdf

The year is 1983, and ten year old B.J. must learn to deal with family secrets as well as his own fears and frustrations in an ever changing world. With a little help from his friends, Charlie and Ella, he might just survive the often dangerous (and occasionally exciting) adventure known as "childhood".

Author : James Alson Valentic
Publisher : Author House
Page : 343 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2012-03-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781491840238

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Waking Up Is Hard To Do by James Alson Valentic Pdf

Waking Up Is Hard To Do is a poetic journal in which the author, James Valentic, writes to, at times, and at other times, about his Lord, his wife, and other relationships as well. In this book, you'll find poems relating to his faith, his at times turbulent marriage to his best freind, Sharon and a spotlight on some difficult strongholds James has had to overcome in the waking up of his heart and soul to his patient God, and his longsuffering wife, and his blessings and responsibilities as a believer in Christ, a husband, and a father. Throughout is a recurring theme of spiritual, mental, and emotional renewal and laying hold of the promises of God in Christ Jesus.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Charlesbridge Publishing
Page : 31 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2010-09-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781936140138

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Waking Up Is Hard to Do by Anonim Pdf

A unique offering of a book and CD recorded by Neil Sedaka, one of the most popular songs in music history becomes one of the most delightful children's books ever. Rise and shine! It's morning time. The alarm clock's ringing, the birds are singing. Everything's saying: get up, get going! Breakfast is warming, school is calling. The street's are bustling, all the world is stirring. It's sure to be a happy day with this bright and sunny picture book and CD, with new lyrics based on the hit song by Neil Sedaka and Howard Greenfield. Daniel Miyares's delightful art opens the eyes with its vivid colors, playful details, and adorable collection of animal characters. And to make waking up just a little easier, there’s a CD with Neil Sedaka singing this happy song, plus two new songs with lyrics and music by Neil written especially for this CD: LIGHTNIN' JIM and SING. Warm and friendly and full of fun, this is a musical and visual celebration of the everyday joys of home, family, and neighborhood.

Author : Gabi Garcia
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2018-09-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0998958085

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I Can Do Hard Things by Gabi Garcia Pdf

I Can Do Hard Things is a beautiful reminder to tune into and listen to that quiet voice inside so that you can do what's right for you. I don't always feel brave, confident or strong. Sometimes it seems easier to follow others along. It's hard to navigate a world in which we get so many messages about how we should be. We pause. We listen to the quiet voice inside. I connect with the love and strength it brings. It helps me remember: I can do hard things. I Can Do Hard Things: Mindful Affirmations for Kids is the perfect addition to your home or school library. (The book is available in Spanish as Yo Puedo Hacer Cosas Dificiles: Afirmaciones Concientes Para Niños).

Author : Lisa Heffernan,Mary Dell Harrington
Publisher : Flatiron Books
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2019-09-03
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781250188953

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Grown and Flown by Lisa Heffernan,Mary Dell Harrington Pdf

PARENTING NEVER ENDS. From the founders of the #1 site for parents of teens and young adults comes an essential guide for building strong relationships with your teens and preparing them to successfully launch into adulthood The high school and college years: an extended roller coaster of academics, friends, first loves, first break-ups, driver’s ed, jobs, and everything in between. Kids are constantly changing and how we parent them must change, too. But how do we stay close as a family as our lives move apart? Enter the co-founders of Grown and Flown, Lisa Heffernan and Mary Dell Harrington. In the midst of guiding their own kids through this transition, they launched what has become the largest website and online community for parents of fifteen to twenty-five year olds. Now they’ve compiled new takeaways and fresh insights from all that they’ve learned into this handy, must-have guide. Grown and Flown is a one-stop resource for parenting teenagers, leading up to—and through—high school and those first years of independence. It covers everything from the monumental (how to let your kids go) to the mundane (how to shop for a dorm room). Organized by topic—such as academics, anxiety and mental health, college life—it features a combination of stories, advice from professionals, and practical sidebars. Consider this your parenting lifeline: an easy-to-use manual that offers support and perspective. Grown and Flown is required reading for anyone looking to raise an adult with whom you have an enduring, profound connection.

Author : Linda Hill-Seay
Publisher : Xulon Press
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2002-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781591601197

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A Doorway to a Dream by Linda Hill-Seay Pdf

Author : Anthony Balducci
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12-23
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781476622217

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I Wonäó»t Grow Up! by Anthony Balducci Pdf

A film archetype as old as film itself, the man-child has been an enduring comedy subject. Classics as diverse as Hail the Conquering Hero (1944) and The Apartment (1960) have used the immature male to drive plots and press the importance of growing up. But he was not born fully formed—it took the shifting social norms of decades to mold the atrocious behavior of the puerile buffoon we know today. The man-child has come under scrutiny in recent years. Prominent writers, including David Denby and A.O. Scott, have criticized the modern comedian behaving in shamelessly childish ways. This book provides a comprehensive examination of the character of the man-child, from André Deed, who debuted on screen in 1901, to Seth Rogen. The author discusses changing cultural attitudes about maturity, what it means to be an adult, what it means to be a child and how those things are becoming increasingly confused.

Author : Arthur Marinello
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 107 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2010-12-07
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9781456808907

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Unlike the Vikings by Arthur Marinello Pdf

These poems speak for themselves. The writer has been mindful of the tale that George Bernard Shaw made certain that whatever he wrote be understandable to his valet. The poems written herein make no effort to be obtuse, elitist, mysterious or otherwise opague. Poetry is blessed with so many advantages, it requires merely a simple rendition of the thoughts that occur. It places no other burdens on the poet. These poems recount the unique passage through life of one man.

Author : Patricia S. Herzog,Casey T. Harris,Shauna A. Morimoto,Jill G. Wheeler
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : College freshmen
ISBN : 9780190934507

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The Science of College by Patricia S. Herzog,Casey T. Harris,Shauna A. Morimoto,Jill G. Wheeler Pdf

"This book aids entering college students - and the people who support college students - in navigating college successfully. In an environment of information overload, where bad advice abounds, this book offers readers practical tips and guidance. The up-to-date recommendations in this book are based upon real students, sound social science research, and the collective experiences of faculty, lecturers, advisors, and student support staff. The central thesis of the book is that the transition to adulthood is a complex process, and college is pivotal to this experience. This book seeks to help young people navigate the college process. The student stories in this book highlight how the challenges that college students can encounter vary in important ways based on demographics and social backgrounds. Despite these varied backgrounds, getting invested in the community is crucial for college success, for all students. Universities have many resources available, but students need to learn when to access which resources and how best to engage with people serving students through different roles and with distinct expertise. There is no single template for student success. Yet, this book highlights common issues that many students face and provides science-based advice for how to navigate college. Each chapter is geared toward college students with a focus on the life stage that many entering college students are in: emerging adulthood. In addition to the student-focused chapters, the book includes an appendix for parents and for academics, along with supplemental website materials of instructional activities related to the content of the book."--

Author : Susan Neiman
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2015-05-05
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780374289966

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Why Grow Up? by Susan Neiman Pdf

A wry and witty meditation on modernity's obsession with youth and its denigration of maturity In Why Grow Up? the philosopher Susan Neiman asks not just why one should grow up but how. In making her case she draws chiefly from the thought of Kant and Rousseau, who articulated very different theories on the proper way to "come of age." But these thinkers complement each other in seeking a "path between mindlessly accepting everything you're told and mindlessly rejecting it," and in learning to live without despair in a world marked by painful realities and uncertainties. Neiman challenges both those who dogmatically privilege innocence and those who see youth as weakness. Her chief opponents are those who equate maturity with cynicism. "In our day it is more common to meet people who are stuck in the mire of adolescence. The world turns out not to reflect the idea and ideals they had for it? So much the worse for ideals." To move beyond these immature positions, Neiman writes, is not simply to lapse into quiet resignation but to learn to take joy and satisfaction in what can be done and known, and to face rather than feel defeated by our inevitable limits.

Author : Education Development Center
Publisher : Kendall Hunt
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1997-04
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0787222135

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Insights in Biology by Education Development Center Pdf