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Smart but scattered teens : the "executive skills" program for helping teens reach their potential / by Guare, Richard.(CARDINAL)660581; Dawson, Peg.(CARDINAL)675106; Guare, Colin.(CARDINAL)401775;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 275-282) and index.
Subjects: Parent and teenager.; Executive ability in adolescence.; Self-control in adolescence.; Attention in adolescence.; Parenting.;
Available copies: 8 / Total copies: 11
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Takedown / by Maddox, Jake.(CARDINAL)479715; Tiffany, Sean,illustrator.(CARDINAL)478795; Temple, Bob.(CARDINAL)392078;
"Jeff wants to be a good wrestler, but will his bad temper get in the way?"--Unedited summary from book.Guided reading level: M.RL: 2.6.009-013.500LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Sports fiction.; Wrestling; Self-control in adolescence;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 6
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Late, lost, and unprepared : a parents' guide to helping children with executive functioning / by Cooper-Kahn, Joyce,Author(DLC)n 2008050917; Dietzel, Laurie,Author(DLC)n 2008050920;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 256-263) and index.Introduction -- What is executive functioning? -- Development of the executive functions -- The child's experience of executive weaknesses -- Impact on the family -- Assessment : figuring out what's needed -- ADHD, learning disabilities, and other conditions associated with executive functioning challenges -- How to help : an overview -- Behavior change in a nutshell -- If at first you don't succeed, try a few more times then ... change your expectations! -- Helping children control impulses -- Helping children shift gears -- Helping children get started on homework and other tasks -- Helping children with working memory challenges -- Helping children to plan and organize -- Helping children monitor their behavior -- Special topic : helping children with emotional regulation -- Concluding thoughts."Does your child have difficulty meeting deadlines, staying organized, or keeping track of important information? Do they tend to forget details? Are they prone to emotional meltdowns? This book will become your go-to, all-inclusive guide to helping children manage issues with these executive functions, a set of related yet distinct mental skills that allow us to stay on target as we work toward our goals. Packed with encouragement, strategies, overviews, case studies, tips, and more, this newly revised edition offers science-based information explained in accessible, everyday language. You will find down to earth examples and a flexible framework that allows you to think on your feet and adapt the strategies to any child or situation. In addition to providing approaches for helping your child to manage demands in the short run, this book offers strategies for building independent skills for long-term self-management. Covering what you need to know, as well as what you can do, Late, Lost, and Unprepared gives parents the support they need to help their child become productive and independent - today and in the future"--.
Subjects: Executive ability in adolescence.; Executive ability in children.; Self-management (Psychology) for teenagers.; Self-management (Psychology) for children.; Self-control in adolescence.; Self-control in children.; Attention in adolescence.; Attention in children.;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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The executive functioning workbook for teens : help for unprepared, late, and scattered teens / by Hansen, Sharon A.(CARDINAL)846112;
Age 14-18.
Subjects: Literature.; Executive ability in adolescence; Self-management (Psychology) for teenagers; Self-control in adolescence; Attention in adolescence;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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The grit guide for teens : a workbook to help you build perseverance, self-control & a growth mindset / by Baruch-Feldman, Caren,author.(CARDINAL)632508;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 129-135).Understanding grit: grit 101 -- Developing a gritty mind-set -- Developing gritty behavior -- Overcoming barriers to grit."As a teen, setting and reaching goals is an important part of growing up. Whether you want to get into a good college, make friends, excel in sports, or be a great artist or muscian-- you need to perservere in order to succeed! You've probably heard of ther term grit at school or online, but what does that really mean? And, more importantly, how can it help you achieve the life you want? Grit is all about having the qualities you need to accomplish your goals, such as passion, determination, self-contol, and the ability to bounce back from life's challenges. Using the skills outlined in this fun and unique guide, you'll develop true grit and a growth mind-set -- a way of thinking that helps you zero in and reach goals that you set for yourself. You'll also find tips and strategies to help you make grit an everyday habit, turn disappointments into opportunities, manage stress, and be your very best!" --
Subjects: Young adult literature.; Young adult literature.; Perseverance (Ethics); Success.; Diligence.; Self-actualization (Psychology); Self-control in adolescence.; Self-control.; Resilience (Personality trait) in adolescence.; Resilience (Personality trait); Teenagers; Goal (Psychology); Failure (Psychology);
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 4
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Eating disorders and weight control / by Frissell, Susan.(CARDINAL)642434; Harney, Paula.(CARDINAL)642435;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Discusses weight control, body image, and eating disorders including the social pressures which may cause them; presents information about diet, nutrition, and exercise.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Eating disorders in adolescence; Weight loss; Body image in adolescence; Self-perception;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Real girl/real world : tools for finding your true self / by Gray, Heather M.(CARDINAL)651392; Phillips, Samantha,1967-(CARDINAL)651437; Forney, Ellen.(CARDINAL)656099;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 216-220).Provides information for teenage girls about sexuality, birth control, health, body image, eating disorders, and feminism.
Subjects: Young adult literature.; Young adult literature.; Teenage girls; Self-esteem in adolescence.; Self-perception in adolescence.; Sexual ethics.; Beauty, Personal.; Feminine beauty (Aesthetics); Teenage girls.; Self-esteem.; Self-perception.; Conduct of life.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Life strategies for teens [sound recording] / by McGraw, Jay.;
Read by the author.Offers ten essential strageties to help teenagers take control of their lives and make the journey to adulthood a fulfilling one.
Subjects: Success in adolescence; Children's audiobooks.; Self-actualization (Psychology); Life skills.; Audiobooks.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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I would, but my damn mind won't let me : a teen girl's guide to understanding and controlling her thoughts and feelings / by Letran, Jacqui,author.(CARDINAL)629758;
Subjects: Young adult literature.; Young adult literature.; Teenage girls; Self in adolescence.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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Take control of Asperger's syndrome : the official strategy guide for teens with Asperger's syndrome and nonverbal learning disorder / by Price, Janet,1964-(CARDINAL)499377; Fisher, Jennifer Engel,1970-(CARDINAL)499378;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 163-166).
Subjects: Asperger's syndrome in children; Asperger's syndrome in adolescence; Nonverbal learning disabilities; Self-care, Health.;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 6
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