Me, Myself, and I: Youth Meditations for Grades 5-8 (Paperback)

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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," 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<br /><br />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

Product Description

Being a "tween" can be a very awkward time in anyone's life. You're not a full-fledged teenager with cars, dates, and high school, but you're not a little child anymore, either. You can still feel the pull in both directions--wanting to be a child and have fun, yet wanting more responsibility as a teenager. It's definitely not easy being a "tween."

Me, Myself, and I was written for you--to help guide you through this time of transition through stories and study questions at the end of each chapter. You can read this book privately at home as a personal devotional or in a group setting such as Sunday school, youth Bible studies, or through other Christian-based youth organizations.

The wisdom offered in Me, Myself, and I can make the journey from tween to adult just a little easier with the reassurance that God is present every step of the way.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 130 pages
• Publisher: CSS Publishing Company (May 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0788025600
• ISBN-13: 978-0788025600
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #647,871 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great resource for Christian-based schools & organizations, May 12, 2009

By	TJ Ludwig (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews

Written for young readers of Christian faith, Me, Myself, and I not only contains realistic scenarios of the kinds of social, moral and ethical dilemmas kids face these days, it also includes bible wisdom, prayers and questions for tweens and teens to ponder.

This book would be a great addition to the libraries of Christian-based organizations and schools.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stories for Children Magazine 5 Star Review, December 5, 2008

By	V. S. Grenier "Stories for Children Magazine ... (Ivins, Utah USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Reviewed by Gayle Jacobson-Huset, Fiction/Poetry Editor
Award-winning Minnesota author Sandra McLeod Humphrey does it again with another fantastic book to help the youth of this country. This time, she guides 'tweens through their troublesome, awkward years of being "not quite teen" and "not quite little child anymore". Each chapter starts with the letter of the alphabet, and the chapters are chock full of helpful information for this age group.

An example chapter would be the letter "E" - "Everybody's Doing It".
Didn't you ever say to your mom, "But Mom, EVERYBODY'S doing it!" at one point in your growing-up life? I remember saying that to my mother when I wanted to wear makeup at age ten! Sandra uses a story in this chapter about a boy who is teetering on the brink of "giving in" to peer pressure to cheat on a test. The boy thinks about other things the kids at school do to be "cool" and realizes he's very "uncool" because he won't go along with the crowd. What gets him through this temptation to be "cool" like his friends? His faith makes him wonder, "What would Jesus do in this situation?" and then he prays for strength to remain true to himself and to his own values, even if it means giving up friendships with those he morally disagrees with. My mother would have loved this book and I'm sure she would have cheerfully referred me to this chapter when the "makeup issue" reared its ugly head in my youthful days. I'm also sure she would have been very happy that makeup was the only issue and not the cheating and other escapades that Sandra describes so well in this chapter.

Sandra starts each chapter with a Bible quote she calls "Bible Wisdom", followed by an appropriate "Favorite Quotation", then "Words to Ponder", "What Can I Think?", "What Can I Do?", all followed by "A Favorite Story" with a follow-up "Prayer" and "Question to Ponder". Each chapter with its excellent thought-provoking material will get your child into thinking what is the right thing to do in any given 'tween type situation.

This book works! Drawing on her 35 plus years of working as a clinical psychologist with troubled youth, Sandra's winning combination of all of the above speaks directly to America's 'tweens in a language they can totally understand and definitely relate to. This is an awesome, must-have book for any parent, teacher, librarian, pastor, or Sunday School teacher to use as a tool to guide 'tweens successfully through those tough years of self-doubt and one's worth on this planet.

Without a doubt, this book will reassure not only this age group, but all of us as well, that God is very real in our lives, is "there" for us, and He loves us, just the way we are. I give this book a well-deserved high-five.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Would be a great gift for religious tweens, October 6, 2008

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

The time between young adulthood and childhood, a time where you're just stuck in the middle. "Me, Myself, and I: Youth Meditations for Grades Five Through Eight" is a collection of solid and inspirational advice for children in these years. Offering a Christian perspective for Christians growing up and dealing with the strange middle time in their lives, the advice is solid and should help kids deal with the coming problem of becoming teenagers. "Me, Myself, and I" would be a great gift for religious tweens.