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The Book of Angst - Understand and Manage Anxiety by Gwendoline Smith

$25.00 NZD

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Category: Teenage Issues | Reading Level: near fine

From the author of international bestsellers The Book of Knowing and The Book of Overthinking.   There's a lot of angst around these days. This heightened sense of fear, concern, insecurity and uncertainty can be overwhelming. Bestselling author of The Book of Overthinking and The Book of Knowing Gwen doline Smith explains what angst is and the ways in which deep anxiety can manifest. Gwendoline then drills down into social anxiety, which is often underdiagnosed but is one of the most common of the anxiety family. Using simple, clear language and humorous illustrations, Gwendoline gives detailed step-by-step advice on how to cope.   ...Show more

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Puberty Girl by Shushann Movsessian

$33.00 NZD

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Category: Teenage Issues | Reading Level: From 10 To 99

Psst, want a whole new approach to puberty? Puberty Girl is here to help!Whether or not you've started seeing the signs of your body changing, this fab book will bring new meaning and understanding to a young girl's tween years. Yes, it can be a confusing and emotional time - but with Puberty Girl by yo ur side, you won't need to go through puberty alone.Puberty Girl is smart, intelligent, fun, colourful and factual and TELLS IT LIKE IT IS. It talks about the big M, the V word (yep - Vagina!), the period costume, PMS, puberty power and even the B word - breasts! This beautifully illustrated book lets you know what to expect, physically and emotionally, as you tread the path to becoming a woman. ...Show more

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The Book of Knowing by Gwendoline Smith (Dr Know)

$25.00 NZD

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Category: Teenage Issues

Written in an accessible and humorous style, this book teaches you to know what's going on in your mind and how to get your feelings under control. It'll help you adapt and feel better about your place in the world. Psychologist Gwendoline Smith uses her broad scientific knowledge and experience to expl ain in clear and simple language what's happening when you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious and confused. ...Show more

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Can We Talk about Consent? by Justin Hancock

$23.00 NZD

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Category: Social Issues

Can We Talk About Consent? takes a fresh, frank and stylish approach to the topic of relationships and respect, providing essential understanding for readers aged 14+. What exactly is consent? Why does it matter? How can you negotiate your place in the world while respecting other people's boundaries, and have them respect yours? Can We Talk About Consent? breaks down the basics of how to have healthy relationships in every aspect of life for readers aged 14 years and older. Consent is a powerful word, but not everyone understands exactly what it means. This clearly written, stylishly illustrated guide explains clearly what consent means and why it matters - for all of us.   • With honest explanations by experienced sex and relationships educator Justin Hancock, children will learn how consent is a vital part of how we connect with ourselves and our self-esteem, the people close to us and the wider world. • Readers will uncover how to develop and maintain relationships, how to manage and avoid negative relationships and will learn more about equality and respect. • Covers a broad range of topics, including: how we greet each other; how to choose things for ourselves; how we say no to things we don't want to do; communicating and respecting choices in sexual relationships; the factors than can affect a persons ability to choose; and how to empower other people by giving them consent. • Colourful, striking illustrations by Fuchsia MacAree help children relate what they read to the world around them. This guide to consent will set young people on the path to a lifetime of healthy relationships.   ...Show more

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Puberty Boy by Geoff Price

$33.00 NZD

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Category: Teenage Issues

'Clear, wise and kind - a major achievement. Treats puberty with a whole person viewpoint' - Steve Biddulph, author of Raising BoysHave you ever noticed, now that you're growing up, that your parents want to sit you down and have these embarrassing kinds of conversations with you about sex? Or they leav e those 'educational' books about growing up lying around the house? Or you've got some questions about what's happening to your body but you just can't hack the thought of talking about it with your mum?Well, Puberty Boy sidesteps embarrassing conversations and gives the full low down on what it means to be growing up. And it's written just for you.In this book, real men and boys share their stories about puberty. This lighthearted, plain speaking and honest book tells you what puberty is, when it happens and how your bodies will change. It explores the thinking and emotional changes that are happening alongside the physical and even tackles how to talk to girls! There's a brain shift happening inside you at puberty and Geoff Price makes sure that you know about it and are equipped to handle it.Puberty Boy explains the transitions that boys need to go through to become healthy young men in a unique, colourful and commonsense way. It is an essential guide for boys - and your parents, carers and teachers might even find it useful as well! (Hey, leave it lying around for them to find.) ...Show more

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Coolmind: The Young Person's Guide to a Calmer Life by David Keefe

$15.00 NZD

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Category: Teenage Issues

Do teenagers wants to feel happier in their lives? Are they attacked by doubts? Do nerves sometimes prevent them from doing things they might enjoy? Do they wish they could concentrate better? If so, this book is for them. From as little as three minutes a day, you can learn how to feel calmer, happier, more focused and ready to achieve your goals. ...Show more

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Out!: How to Be Your Authentic Self by Miles McKenna

$23.00 NZD

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Category: Teenage Issues

Miles McKenna is a queer and trans activist. He transitioned online in front of a million people. This is his survival guide. When Miles came out on his YouTube channel in 2015 - then transitioned online in 2017 - his aim was to help other teens navigate their identities and take charge of their own co ming-out stories. From that experience comes Out!, the ultimate coming-out survival guide for anyone questioning or queer. Out! covers questions big and small: How to stay safe when coming out in a toxic environment, what to do if you don't feel comfortable with your birth name, what style haircut best suits your identity and how to find your chosen family. Miles offers readers coming-out conversation starters ('Can I have the bathroom pass? Also, the correct pronouns?'), a recipe for a very gay cake and a guide to mastering the masculine haircut. You'll find resources for finding a gender therapist, pointers for being a queer ally and Miles's Ten Commandments (#5: You are valid in your identity, even if you're the only one who can define it). If you're a person seeking answers, look no further! This book is for you. And remember: Whoever you are, you are worth fighting for. ...Show more

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I Just Get So ... Angry!: Dealing With Anger and Other Strong Emotions For Teenagers by Timothy Bowden

$30.00 NZD

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Category: Teenage Issues

Today's adolescents struggle with a range of issues, from anger and low self-esteem to depression and anxiety. In fact, research suggests that at any given time around 10 per cent of students will be suffering from a mental health issue that directly impacts on their education and health. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) (the subject of Dr Russ Harris' bestselling The Happiness Trap) has been proven to be effective in teaching young people effective, flexible strategies for dealing with the stressors in their life and, as in I Just Want to be...Me!, these principles are once again brought to life in graphic novel form. By following the main character, Andy, through his encounter with the Beast (symbolising his inner anger, hurt, fear and resentment), teenagers will learn how to similarly deal with their own issues and develop a more resilient mental attitude and achieve better emotional balance. ...Show more

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The Ultimate Survival Guide to Being a Girl by Christina De Witte

$22.00 NZD

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Category: Teenage Issues

Ith friends, social media, body image, and more, navigating young adulthood can seem impossible, Follow Instagram's loveable Chrostin as she provides humorous and relatable advice for all of the struggles you face, like: Sticking up for yourself, Dealing with your body, Creating your own fashion, Eating food that's good for you, Coping with trolls and bullies, Surviving a breakup, Loving who you are, Hilarious and sincere, this is the guide you need to make it through high school and life. Book jacket. ...Show more

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12 Hacks to Happiness by Honor Head

$22.00 NZD

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Category: Teenage Issues | Series: 12 Hacks

Discover 12 simple steps to build happiness and better mental health. This short but essential book will quickly and clearly advise children on 12 steps to happiness. From learning new things to getting outside more, to talking to others, giving and learning to appreciate the simple things in life, chi ldren can find out that happiness is easier to find than they might have realised. The 12 Hacks series helps readers to improve their mental health not just now, but for the rest of their lives. These simple steps might seem obvious to some, but it is important to raise awareness of these relatively simple steps that people can take to improve their overall mental and physical well-being. Children need only dip into just one page of this book to pick up useful life skills - read the whole book and children will have the knowhow needed to look after themselves better and build awareness and resilience for the challenges that are yet to come. ...Show more

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Stuff That's Loud: A Teen's Guide to Making Space for OCD and Living Life Anyway by Ben Sedley; Lisa Coyne

$30.00 NZD

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Category: NZ Non Fiction

Do you have thoughts that seem loud? Do your worries spiral out of control and then suck you in? Do intrusive thoughts show up and make you scared of doing certain things - or not doing things - a certain way? Do you ever get a feeling like something bad might happen? Does this loud stuff make you feel alone, or worse, crazy? First, you aren't alone - even if it sometimes feels that way. And second, you are not crazy. But you might be struggling with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). And while OCD can be difficult, you don't have to let it have power over you. Instead, you can live a life full of meaning, great relationships and joy with the help of this book. In Stuff That's Loud, you'll learn Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and ideas from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you break free from loud, spiralling OCD thoughts and behaviours: - You'll learn to be curious about the world around you - You'll use willingness to step forwards boldly - You'll develop flexibility skills to practice everywhere and everywhen - You'll focus on living a life that you give a $#@! about Life doesn't have to stay stuck any longer. ...Show more

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Find Your Girl Squad by Angharad Rudkin; Ruth Fitzgerald

$20.00 NZD

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Category: Teenage Issues

Getting friendships right isn't easy. It's hard to find great friends, and even harder to hold on to them when rumours swirl or dramas unfold. But don't worry; psychologist and friendship expert Dr Angharad Rudkin and fabulous children's author Ruth Fitzgerald are here to show you how to find - and keep - a girl squad that's as unique and special as you. ...Show more

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