| Description |
309 pages ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [303]-309) |
| Contents |
Creature from the black lagoon -- Their expanding universe -- All flared up! -- Survival of the fittest -- Walking on polar ice -- Confronting the black hole : technology at warp speed -- Growing up way too fast -- Becoming a (gulp) man/woman -- Blue chip or penny stocks? -- Understanding who your kid really is -- How to talk so they'll listen -- Expect the best, get the best -- Raising a "home" boy/girl -- Life-mapping -- Creating an attitude of gratitude -- Raising a giver in a gimme generation -- A word of encouragement -- Conclusion -- A middle-schooler's 10 commandments to parents -- Notes -- About Dr. Kevin Leman -- Resources by Dr. Kevin Leman. |
| Summary |
Presents advice for parents of middle school students, discussing how they can best help their children overcome pressures to conform, develop a positive self image, express gratitude, and plan their future. --Publisher's description. |
| Subject |
Middle schools -- United States.
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Middle school students -- United States.
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Middle school students. (OCoLC)fst01020531
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Middle schools. (OCoLC)fst01020553
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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| ISBN |
9780800723057 (cloth) |
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0800723058 (cloth) |
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