The Tween Book: A Growing-Up Guide for the Changing You

by Wendy L. Moss PhD, Donald A. Moses

Overview

Kids between the ages of 9 and 13 face many new physical, social, familial, and academic changes in their lives. The Tween Book will help those kids deal with the issues that come with transitioning to teenagers. Chock full of tips, advice, research, and reflection questions to help navigate the tween adventure. Includes a “Note to Readers.”

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781433819261
Publisher:	American Psychological Association
Publication date:	03/16/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	128
File size:	3 MB
Age Range:	9 - 13 Years

About the Author

Wendy L. Moss, PhD, ABPP, FAASP, has her doctorate in clinical psychology, is a licensed psychologist, and has a certification in school psychology. Dr. Moss has practiced in the field of psychology for over 30 years and has worked in hospital, residential, private practice, clinic, and school settings. She has the distinction of being recognized as a diplomate in school psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology for her advanced level of competence in the field of school psychology. Dr. Moss has been appointed as a fellow in the American Academy of School Psychology. In addition, she is the author of several books and articles including Being Me: A Kid's Guide to Boosting Confidence and Self-Esteem and Children Don't Come With an Instruction Manual: A Teacher's Guide to Problems That Affect Learners.

Donald A. Moses, MD, has his medical degree with a specialty in adolescent psychiatry. He is a licensed psychiatrist and has practiced in the field of psychiatry for over 40 years. He is on the staff of the North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, New York, and was the psychiatric consultant to a substance abuse daycare center and a detoxification inpatient program. Dr. Moses is the author of Are You Driving Your Children to Drink? Coping with Teenage Alcohol and Drug Abuse and has published several articles. Dr. Moses has appeared on television as well as radio shows to discuss the topic of adolescent drug abuse and prevention.

Table of Contents

Dear Reader
Chapter 1: Tween Being
Chapter 2: Tween Time in the Family
Chapter 3:  Tween Independence
Chapter 4: Goal-Setting, Tween-Style
Chapter 5:  Tween Looks and Body Image
Chapter 6: Crushes, Flirting, and Dating
Chapter 7:  Friends, Groups, and Your Evolving Social Life
Chapter 8: Major Conflicts and Problems in Your Social Life
Chapter 9: School Work, Changing Expectations, and Lifelong Learning
Conclusion
 
 

Editorial Reviews

Authoritative, comprehensive, and fun to read, this handbook is universally appealing for those struggling with one of the most challenging periods of modern adolescence.

Booklist

Silver Medal in the 2017 Living Now Awards

The 2015 Nautilus Book Awards, Gold medal winner

"Authoritative, comprehensive, and fun to read, this handbook is universally appealing for those struggling with one of the most challenging periods of modern adolescence."—Booklist

"The text covers a wide variety of topics, such as becoming more independent, setting goals, and coping with body image and first crushes. The book also tackles how to deal with friends and relationships, social media, and schoolwork."—School Library Journal

From the Publisher

09/01/2015
Gr 4–7—The years between childhood and adolescence are filled with change: bodies, moods, and minds. All those changes can add up to a lot of confusion. The American Psychological Association has created a guide to help tweens handle the challenges of growing up. The text covers a wide variety of topics, such as becoming more independent, setting goals, and coping with body image and first crushes. The book also tackles how to deal with friends and relationships, social media, and schoolwork. The tone is not as kid-friendly as other self-help guides (such as the American Girls titles) and the text is less accessible and reassuring. VERDICT An additional purchase, best used as a supportive text for school guidance counselors to share with students.—Elaine Baran Black, Georgia Public Library Service, Atlanta

School Library Journal