Books in the The Smart Teens-Smart Choices series

Information and Inspiration for teens on how to manage stress, pressure and the ups and downs of life: understanding what stress is and isn't; using stress to your advantage; physical, emotional and behavioral signs of stress; intervention and prevention strategies; how to be calm under pressure; and creating a support system when you need help.

Understanding feelings; creating healthy boundaries for relationships; soothing hurt feelings; mending a broken heart; being a loving and lovable person; Stories by teens and young adults about what they've learned about love and its lessons.

Having friends is an important part of life. Friends help you feel a part of things, and help you feel accepted. A friend's relationship teaches you much about another person, but eqully, as much about yourself. But when friendships fall apart, hurt feelings result. Written for teens and young adults, this book is about how to be a good friend--and mending feelings, when friendships end. 

Explains the Christian Faith and answers Who is God?• What is "Free Will"? *Why is the Bible sacred to the Christian Faith? *Does God answer all Prayers? *Is God with me everywhere I go? •Does God love me no matter what I have done? •Does God care who my friends are? *What the 4 major Religions have In common.

Everything teens and young adults need to know about alcohol and chemical addiction: Alcohol and drugs and their effects on brain, body and emotions The difference between "using" and "chemical dependency" What to do if you or a friend can't stop using Assertive ways to stand your ground and say "no" to using Skills to cope with situations that "trigger" relapse Important ways to grow in your recovery Living drug-free

 Information for teens and young adults and inspirational short stories about:*what self-esteem is and isn’t*how to grow a healthy and durable sense of self*the power of confidence*being on good terms with YOU*liking the face in the mirror*overcoming feelings of not being “good enough”*being happy and forward looking

 Information and Encouragement with Inspirational Short Stories by Teens and Young Adults on how to be courageous, including, what is courage, thinking of yourself as courageous, the benefits of being brave; how to be a hero; how confidence boosts your self-esteem.