Do you ever wonder if you are doing the right thing? Do your peers pressure you to do the wrong things? Maybe you get caught in dilemmas where it’s not clear what’s right. In this book, readers in grades 4-9 will explore information that will help them understand all of these situations and make the best decisions for health and happiness. This series is designed to help upper-elementary and middle school readers navigate common social/emotional issues they may face at home and in school, promoting positive relationship building, empathy, appreciation for diversity, bully resistance, informed decision-making, and emotion management. Each book includes short fictional stories that exemplify an issue, followed by a nonfiction analysis of the issue and age-appropriate best practices for handling it.
For many generations bullying was either overlooked or considered a rite of passage. But when some of the victims erupted with acts of deadly violence, the USA finally took notice. In this book, the authors delve deeply into the causes and dimensions of bullying. The book is filled with personal stories from children and packed with concrete, practical ideas for parents, educators and students.