Does your life seem boring when compared to your friends lives? Do you wish you were an only child so you wouldn t have to deal with your annoying sibling? Does life suddenly seem complicated with rules from teachers, parents, and friends? If you're a tween, you ve probably asked yourself similar questions. Tweens find themselves in the confusing "between" age: too old for kiddie stuff and too young for teenage life. Author Sandra McLeod Humphrey guides tweens through tough situations in Me, Myself, and I. In "Dreams and Drums," Aaron tries to figure out who he is and to identify his special talent. Maybe he takes after his brother, the soccer star. After dragging behind the other players at practice, Aaron feels like a failure. The soccer coach suggests he try basketball. It may be a nice way to steer him toward another sport, but Aaron feels terrible about himself. His mom suggests he play clarinet. Even though Aaron knows he didn't inherit his family s musical talent, he tries out. He can t play a note. The teacher suggests science club, probably because his sister is a brain. Aaron doesn t share any of his family s special talents. Is he good at anything? Who is he if he s not athletic, musical, or smart like others in his family? Author and retired clinical psychologist Sandra McLeod Humphrey is experienced working with and writing for young people. Me, Myself, and I presents tween narratives in twenty-six alphabetized chapters, such as "Attitude is Everything!," "Heroes Aren't Always Where You Think They Are," "Promises Aren t Always Forever," and "U-Turns Allowed." Each chapter s scenario opens with helpful quotations in: "Bible Wisdom," "A Favorite Quotation," "Words to Ponder," "What I Can Think," and "What I Can Do." After reading each story, tweens will find a relevant prayer and Questions to Ponder. Me, Myself, and I provides a valuable resource for tweens wanting inspirational guidance through adolescence. --MyShelf.Com
Does your life seem boring when compared to your friends lives? Do you wish you were an only child so you wouldn t have to deal with your annoying sibling? Does life suddenly seem complicated with rules from teachers, parents, and friends? If you're a tween, you ve probably asked yourself similar questions. Tweens find themselves in the confusing "between" age: too old for kiddie stuff and too young for teenage life. Author Sandra McLeod Humphrey guides tweens through tough situations in Me, Myself, and I. In "Dreams and Drums," Aaron tries to figure out who he is and to identify his special talent. Maybe he takes after his brother, the soccer star. After dragging behind the other players at practice, Aaron feels like a failure. The soccer coach suggests he try basketball. It may be a nice way to steer him toward another sport, but Aaron feels terrible about himself. His mom suggests he play clarinet. Even though Aaron knows he didn't inherit his family s musical talent, he tries out. He can t play a note. The teacher suggests science club, probably because his sister is a brain. Aaron doesn t share any of his family s special talents. Is he good at anything? Who is he if he s not athletic, musical, or smart like others in his family? Author and retired clinical psychologist Sandra McLeod Humphrey is experienced working with and writing for young people. Me, Myself, and I presents tween narratives in twenty-six alphabetized chapters, such as "Attitude is Everything!," "Heroes Aren't Always Where You Think They Are," "Promises Aren t Always Forever," and "U-Turns Allowed." Each chapter s scenario opens with helpful quotations in: "Bible Wisdom," "A Favorite Quotation," "Words to Ponder," "What I Can Think," an --Michael L. Sherer, Editor, Metro Lutheran Newspaper
Does your life seem boring when compared to your friends lives? Do you wish you were an only child so you wouldn t have to deal with your annoying sibling? Does life suddenly seem complicated with rules from teachers, parents, and friends? If you're a tween, you ve probably asked yourself similar questions. Tweens find themselves in the confusing "between" age: too old for kiddie stuff and too young for teenage life. Author Sandra McLeod Humphrey guides tweens through tough situations in Me, Myself, and I. In "Dreams and Drums," Aaron tries to figure out who he is and to identify his special talent. Maybe he takes after his brother, the soccer star. After dragging behind the other players at practice, Aaron feels like a failure. The soccer coach suggests he try basketball. It may be a nice way to steer him toward another sport, but Aaron feels terrible about himself. His mom suggests he play clarinet. Even though Aaron knows he didn't inherit his family s musical talent, he tries out. He can t play a note. The teacher suggests science club, probably because his sister is a brain. Aaron doesn t share any of his family s special talents. Is he good at anything? Who is he if he s not athletic, musical, or smart like others in his family? Author and retired clinical psychologist Sandra McLeod Humphrey is experienced working with and writing for young people. Me, Myself, and I presents tween narratives in twenty-six alphabetized chapters, such as "Attitude is Everything!," "Heroes Aren't Always Where You Think They Are," "Promises Aren t Always Forever," and "U-Turns Allowed." Each chapter s scenario opens with helpful quotations in: "Bible Wisdom," "A Favorite Quotation," "Words to Ponder," "What I Can Think," and "What I Can Do." After reading each story, tweens will find a relevant prayer and Questions to Ponder. Me, Myself, and I provides a valuable resource for tweens wanting inspirational guidance through adolescence. --MyShelf.Com
Do you sometimes wonder who you are? Who you really are?
Do you have different faces for different situations? One you for your youth group at church and a different you for the school locker room? One you for your family and another you for your friends?
You're no longer a child, but you're not yet an adult. Do you sometimes feel like you're in limbo? Neither this nor that but something in-between.
Do you sometimes feel "out-of-sync" with everyone else? Like an "outsider" who just doesn't fit in with the "cool kids?"
And what about peer pressure? Do you sometimes find yourself doing things you don't really want to do--just to "go along to get along?"
If so, you're not alone. Finding out who we really are is a journey that takes a long time, sometimes an entire lifetime.
But what's important to remember is that we are all the children of a loving God who will guide us on our faith journey and help us find our way to becoming the people He wants us to be.
And remember that we are not traveling alone!
