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Books About Growing Up
Obviously growing
up is something all of us do. With each passing day we learn new
things, gain more experience, and discover more about what life
has to offer us -- and how we can contribute to our society. But
part of growing up is coping with the confusion that comes with
all our new experiences. We need to unravel the mysteries of how
to make and keep friends, how to get along with calssmates, teammates
and siblings, how to understand our own feelings. Growing up also
means better understanding what you believe in (your values, your
religion) and the goals that are importatnt to you, things that
are heavily influenced by what your parents believe. And when we
reach a certain age, we need to learn more about the physical and
emotional changes that occur when our bodies start to mature into
adulthood -- the stage called adolescence or puberty.
It's tough to
think about all these issues that seem so BIG, confusing, and even
embarrassing. Of course, we think it's a great idea if you discuss
the growing-up changes in your life with your parents, older siblings
or relatives, or ther trusted adults. Believe it or not, they have
lots of great advice and support to give. And, let's face it, they
went through the same things you're going through now. But in addition,
we invite you to explore the books we've rounded up on various "growing-up"
topics. They can provide you with facts, reassurance and ways to
start converations with an adult. So, go ahead, check 'em out!
-- Shannon Maughan
THE
WHAT'S HAPPENING TO MY BODY BOOK FOR GIRLS: A Growing Up Guide for
Parents and Daughters
MY
BODY, MY SELF FOR GIRLS: A "What's Happening to My Body?" Activity
Book
THE
WHAT'S HAPPENING TO MY BODY? BOOK FOR BOYS: A Growing Up Guide for
Parents and Sons
MY
BODY MY SELF FOR BOYS: A "What's Happening to My Body?" Activity
Book
FROM
BOYS TO MEN: ALL ABOUT ADOLESCENCE AND YOU
GIRLS:
A History of Growing up Female in America
IT'S
PERFECTLY NORMAL: Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex, and Sexual Health
DR.
RUTH TALKS TO KIDS: Where You Came From, How Your Body Chagnes,
and What Sex is All About
WHAT'S
GOING ON DOWN THERE: Answers to Questions Boys Find Hard to Ask
THE
PERIOD BOOK: Everything You Don't Want to Ask (But Need to Know)
GIRL
STUFF: A Survival Guide to Growing Up
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