Bounce Back ─ How to Be a Resilient Kid

Wendy Moss, the author of this self-help guide for ages 12 and up, holds degrees and certifications in school psychology and clinical psychology; she is a fellow in the American Academy of School Psychology and she has written previous self-help books for young people. In this book, she offers simple strategies that kids can practice right away to cope with stress, enhance self-esteem, and build resilience. The book offers knowledge on understanding emotions and stress and presents skills for positive self-talk and self-calming. Cases of kids in common situations demonstrate how to use these skills to bounce back from disappointments, make decisions, deal with social conflict, and cope with situations that can't be changed. The book's conversational tone and simple yet lively two-color layout will appeal to all ages. Annotation c2015 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)