From hormones to homework, parents to peers, health issues to bad habits, life can be a pressure cooker leading to anxiety and even thoughts of suicide. How can we find relief? Author Whitney Stewart introduces readers to the practice of mindfulness. With its roots in ancient Buddhist teachings, mindfulness-the practice of purposefully focusing attention on the present  moment-can change a person's approach to stress, develop skills to handle anxiety...

"Do you want to know what dogs are thinking? What they're feeling? Now you finally can. The answers will surprise and delight young readers as scientist and dog-owner Alexandra Horowitz explains how dogs perceive their daily worlds, each other, and that other quirky animal, the human."--

Using simple words and real-life examples, this book shows kids how to be assertive with other kids--and with adults. Kids will learn to feel better about themselves, stronger and more secure inside, and more in charge of their lives. They'll read about effective ways to deal with intense feelings and to build self-esteem and self-confidence. In addition, they'll learn strategies for building inner security to cope with powerlessness and uncertainty...

Mindfulness activities are a great way to teach children about their thoughts and feelings and how to understand them--while having fun at the same time. This book is packed with activities--make a mindfulness jar, learn how to appreciate food with mindful eating, and get out into nature and explore the outside world. An illustrated journal section at the back of the book encourages children to make notes about their own thoughts and feelings.

The bestselling author of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do empowers tweens, teaching them how to think, feel, and act stronger than ever. Meant for fans of The Confidence Code for Girls, this book tackles mental strength in a relatable way.

Have you ever lost someone you love? Does it seem impossible on some days to feel happy? You are not alone! Readers in grades 4-9 will learn what to expect as they journey through grief, including various coping strategies to help navigate through this difficult and confusing time.

"Now a teen self-help classic, Don't Let Your Emotions Run Your Life for Teens has already helped more than 150,000 teen readers take charge of their emotions using proven-effective dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills. This fully revised and updated second edition offers teens even more strategies for managing difficult feelings, and includes new material on acceptance, overcoming shame, the role of values in emotion regulation, body-based practices...

You want to do hard things.
But you don’t know where to start.
 
You are changing the world around you.
But you are tired and burned out.
 
You feel called to do the extraordinary for God.
But you feel stuck in the ordinary.
 
Do Hard Things inspired thousands of young people around the world to make the most of the teen years. Now Alex and Brett Harris are back and...

"As every grown-up knows, yelling comes naturally to children. This friendly, encouraging book introduces and reinforces where and when to use an "indoor voice" or an "outdoor voice." Simple words and vivid illustrations show the places and times for an indoor voice, the ways people ask us to speak more quietly, and situations when yelling might occur. Children learn how they can quiet their voices and talk about a problem, supported by a simple reminder:...

Is the suspect a cold-blooded killer or suffering from a mental illness? This is the kind of tough question that a forensic psychologist must help answer. These specialists combine their knowledge of psychology and the law to come up with answers. Look inside to find out more about how forensic psychologists use their skills to serve the legal system.