03000cam a2200337 i 4500 2088309118 TxAuBib 20250513120000.0 250102s2025||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 9781648484414 PAP 18.95 1648484417 PAP 18.95 (OCoLC)1482785541 TxAuBib rda O'Sullivan, Geraldine, author, (Geraldine M.) The middle school survival guide for girls [BOOK] : the inside scoop on dealing with school, friends, emotions, and other big, big changes / Geraldine O'Sullivan, LCSW ; foreword by Lucie Hemmen, PhD. Inside scoop on dealing with school, friends, emotions, and other big, big changes. Oakland, CA : Instant Help Books, [2025] xv, 179 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier Includes bibliographical references (page 179). Foreword -- Welcome -- It's the first day of school, now what? -- Getting to know yourself -- Taking care of yourself -- School isn't the only thing changing : your body is too -- Understanding emotions, feelings, and moods -- Forming friendships : knowing if it's fake, for now, or for real -- Crushes, catching feelings, and consent -- Finding the "me" in social media -- Responding to pressure -- Figuring out family -- Final words: Not just surviving, but thriving. "As a preteen or young teen girl, you’re changing more than ever before—and it’s natural to feel a mix of excitement and worry. You’re seeing the world in new ways. Your social life has gotten a lot more complicated. And whether you’re experiencing the onset of puberty, or have already begun menstruation, the physical changes you’re going through can also feel overwhelming. Add in the pressures of school, social media, crushes, and family life, and you may find yourself grappling with a whirlwind of unfamiliar emotions. So, how can you navigate all of this, and prepare yourself for middle school? Written by a teen mental health expert, The Middle School Survival Guide for Girls is packed with tips and tools to help you adjust to the pressures of middle school—as well as to your changing mind and body. With this fun and engaging guide, written just for girls ages 11 to 13, you’ll learn to build the resilience needed to thrive personally, socially, and academically, and gain a greater understanding of yourself as you face new challenges.". 20250513. Middle school girls Life skills guides Young adult literature. Preteen girls Life skills guides Young adult literature. Teenage girls Life skills guides Young adult literature. Self-help publications. Hemmen, Lucie, writer of foreword.