Stick Up for Yourself: Every Kid's Guide to Personal Power & Positive Self-Esteem (Revised & Updated Edition) (Paperback)

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Key Phrases: confident inside yourself, Happiness List, I-Did-It List, Great Escape

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A self-help guide to positive thinking, high self-esteem, and responsible personal power. Based on a program originally developed for adults, the book's premise is that all young people can and should be taught the skills necessary to face common issues, such as making choices, liking themselves, and solving problems. Exercises guide readers through learning about their own feelings, dreams, and needs--while stressing that they are responsible for their own behavior and happiness. Written in manual form, Stick Up For Yourself is similar in format to the many adult titles of the same genre. Situational anecdotes used to enhance the discussion are age appropriate and relevant to children. Of particular value are the "Getting Personal" sections that encourage writing and keeping a journal, which makes the guide more interactive and meaningful. The highly motivated will use this book independently, but it will be most effective within the classroom, family, or guidance group. --Pamela K. Bomboy, Chesterfield County Pub . Schools, VA
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“Sensible, inviting, never condescending or preachy. . . . A well-crafted book.”—Voice of Youth Advocates

“Provides the stepping-stones that lead to positive choices and self-confidence.”—KLIATT

“A great resource for classroom exercises, as well as for any group that works with teens.”—National Parenting Center

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Product Details Reading level: Ages 9-12 Paperback: 117 pages Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing; 2 Revised edition (October 1, 1999) Language: English ISBN-10: 1575420686 ISBN-13: 978-1575420684 Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #5,527 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in this category: (What's this?) #10 in  Books > Children's Books > People & Places > Social Situations > Self-Esteem & Self-Respect > Nonfiction

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• Dynamics of Power: Fighting Shame and Building Self-Esteem by Gershen Kaufman in Back Matter
• Shame: The Power of Caring by Gershen Kaufman in Back Matter
• The Psychology of Shame: Theory and Treatment of Shame-Based Syndromes, Second Edition by Gershen Kaufman PhD in Back Matter
• Real Kids Taking the Right Risks: Plus How You Can, Too! by Arlene Erlbach in Back Matter
• Coming Out of Shame : Transforming Gay and Lesbian Lives by Gershen Kaufman in Back Matter

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9 books cite this book:

• Easing the Teasing : Helping Your Child Cope with Name-Calling, Ridicule, and Verbal Bullying by Judy S. Freedman on page 72, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
• Taming the Dragon in Your Child: Solutions for Breaking the Cycle of Family Anger by Meg Eastman in Back Matter
• The Resilient Child: Preparing Today's Youth for Tomorrow's World by Joanne A. Joseph in Back Matter
• Facing the Schoolyard Bully: How to Raise an Assertive Child in an Aggressive World (Issues in Parenting) by Kim Zarzour in Back Matter
• The Laughing Classroom: Everyone's Guide to Teaching with Humor and Play (Loomans, Diane) by Diana Loomans in Back Matter

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 135 of 136 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Breakthrough in identifying my own ADULT feelings & needs!, March 23, 1999 By A Customer This review is from: Stick Up for Yourself: Every Kid's Guide to Personal Power and Positive Self-Esteem (Paperback) I bought this for my 12-year old daughter, but once I glanced through it, I couldn't put it down! Especially helpful for women with stoic upbringings, martyre complexes, or rescue tendencies. This book actually lists, describes and illustrates the emotions and needs we all possess. Yet, being written for 9 to 12 year olds, can be quickly and easily read, understood and put into practice. 148 of 150 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars an excellent read for any human being, regardless of age, March 24, 2000 By A Customer Self esteem is absolutely essential in dealing with the challenges of life. Feeling good about yourself because of who you are rather than who your friends think you should be is what will help your child (and you) deal with peer pressure and making positive decisions. This book offers examples and suggestions that will help you develop a healthy and secure sense of yourself and your world. I bought it for my kids, but found it a great read for myself and a great resource for helping my children feel good about themselves and easing the pressure they often feel from their peers. It tells you not only how to take responsibility for your feelings, needs, and behaviors, it explains why that's important. A great find. Our whole family will benefit from this book. 49 of 51 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars BEST SELF-HELP BOOK FOR KIDS ..., October 8, 2005 By  Betty L. Dravis "[e-mail], autho... (Silicon Valley, CA) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)       A teacher at school recommended this book to a neighbor. Her son was having trouble with bullies, and with guidance from this book, he learned a lot about self-esteem, self-confidence, and the power gained by sticking up for himself. What a joy to see the change in this young man. I recommend it for every parent. It's not only helpful in handling school-yard bullies, it also trains the children to have the confidence to handle bullies in the workforce and other situations throughout their lives. This author is to be highly commended for the help she's giving children, enabling them to have better, happier, more productive lives.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 4.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional Resource on Self-esteem & Personal Power I found this book an exceptional resource for working with teens on personal power and self-esteem. The author emphasizes a sense of ownership in the reader for his/her own... Read more Published 3 months ago by Susan Fitzell 5.0 out of 5 stars Develop assertiveness and self-esteem First found this book in the library; a librarian found it when he did a search to find books that might help my son deal with bullying in his school. Read more Published 4 months ago by sabby 4.0 out of 5 stars Stick Up for Yourself-Gershen Kaufman I read this book and discussed it with my 9 and 12 year old sons. It's well explained and is an eye opener to feelings and thoughts that children do not often think about. Published 8 months ago by Maria Borg 5.0 out of 5 stars a good book for kids Ever since this book arrived, my little guy (9 years old) has been more assertive with his sister who is a bully, and not so babyish in his responses to others in his life. 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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 117 pages
• Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing; 2 Revised edition (October 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1575420686
• ISBN-13: 978-1575420684
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #5,527 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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135 of 136 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Breakthrough in identifying my own ADULT feelings & needs!, March 23, 1999

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This review is from: Stick Up for Yourself: Every Kid's Guide to Personal Power and Positive Self-Esteem (Paperback)

I bought this for my 12-year old daughter, but once I glanced through it, I couldn't put it down! Especially helpful for women with stoic upbringings, martyre complexes, or rescue tendencies. This book actually lists, describes and illustrates the emotions and needs we all possess. Yet, being written for 9 to 12 year olds, can be quickly and easily read, understood and put into practice.

148 of 150 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars an excellent read for any human being, regardless of age, March 24, 2000

By A Customer

Self esteem is absolutely essential in dealing with the challenges of life. Feeling good about yourself because of who you are rather than who your friends think you should be is what will help your child (and you) deal with peer pressure and making positive decisions. This book offers examples and suggestions that will help you develop a healthy and secure sense of yourself and your world. I bought it for my kids, but found it a great read for myself and a great resource for helping my children feel good about themselves and easing the pressure they often feel from their peers. It tells you not only how to take responsibility for your feelings, needs, and behaviors, it explains why that's important. A great find. Our whole family will benefit from this book.

49 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BEST SELF-HELP BOOK FOR KIDS ..., October 8, 2005

By	Betty L. Dravis "[e-mail], autho... (Silicon Valley, CA) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

A teacher at school recommended this book to a neighbor. Her son was having trouble with bullies, and with guidance from this book, he learned a lot about self-esteem, self-confidence, and the power gained by sticking up for himself.

What a joy to see the change in this young man. I recommend it for every parent. It's not only helpful in handling school-yard bullies, it also trains the children to have the confidence to handle bullies in the workforce and other situations throughout their lives.

This author is to be highly commended for the help she's giving children, enabling them to have better, happier, more productive lives.