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Fully refreshed to address modern issues, this popular essential guide helps kids build self-confidence and assert themselves.
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 and discover ways of protecting themselves when using social media.
First published in 1990, this perennial best-seller has helped countless children build self-esteem and assertiveness skills. This third edition is the ultimate resource for any kid who’s ever been picked on at school, bossed around, blamed for things he or she didn’t do, or treated unfairly—and for any kid who sometimes feels frustrated, angry, powerless, or scared.
A Note to Parents, Teachers, and Other Adults
Chapter 1: What It Means to Stick Up for Yourself
Chapter 2: How to Get and Use Personal Power
Chapter 3: Get to Know Yourself
Chapter 4: Get and Use Power in Your Relationships and Your Life
Chapter 5: How to Build Positive Self-Esteem
Chapter 6: How to Build Inner Security
Chapter 7: You Can Stick Up for Yourself
Index
About the Authors
"This is a book that really covers a lot all while keeping it simple and easy to follow."
- Misfit Momma blog
"Sensible, inviting, never condescending or preachy . . . A well-crafted book."
- Voice of Youth Advocates
"Provides the stepping-stones that lead to positive choices and self-confidence."
- KLIATT
"A great resource for classroom exercises, as well as for any group that works with teens."
- National Parenting Center
