Teen Survival Guide

It happens once for every couple, the first date. The crush, the pining, the wondering, and the daydreaming has now come to fruition. It's when two people take their growing attraction for each other to the next level, which is public acknowledgement of a romantic kind. Whether young or old, the first date will always cause jitters. This book offers the best advice, the worst-case scenarios, and the sweetest, funniest, and most "awww-worthy" moments from the dating archives. Whether on a group date or one-on-one, teens will appreciate the background they'll have obtained from this book, allowing them to graciously experience a great first date.

Prom has the potential to be the most glamorous night of the year. Fancy gowns and suits, perfect hair, and a date who makes your knees buckle. For some, planning for prom takes months of careful work, to say nothing of the nerves that build as the date nears. This book helps teens navigate all the prep and build up, plus the emotions that come along with it. From date jitters to outfit stress, this book ensures that no matter what, surviving prom is a piece of cake.

Your readers will tell you, dealing with mean people is the worst. Whether it is a very familiar, lifelong bully or someone new, there are some people who are just hard to handle. Add to that the different ways that a teen's life is changing and developing in high school, thanks to relationships, social media, and other pressures. With more access to a person's life, there is more potential for a mean person to grab hold. This book explains how bullying happens and offers solutions for teens to get through it safely. They'll be given tips and strategies designed to help them make healthy choices, leading to a happier life, minus the bullies.

Going to the first high school party should be loads of fun. There's yummy snacks, tons of friends to hang out with, and it's free time away from parents and homework. But there are other factors that might seem a little terrifying, at least at first. Like slow dancing with members of the opposite sex or a first kiss, or even not getting asked to do either at all. Kids may be worried about older kids in attendance, or the presence of alcohol or drugs. This book offers practical tips on how to get through the night, and the next day at school, with confidence. Through a compelling and non-judgmental tone, readers will gain the skills they need to get their 'party on' in style.

Gym can seem like a drag to many teens who'd rather be doing something else, but it's a great excuse to get up and moving in the middle of the day. Gym class is less about fierce competition and measuring everyone by the same fitness standards. Instead, it's all about developing confidence and competence in sports, and, yes, having fun. Of course, there are still locker rooms, stinky gym clothes, and other kids with their own issues to deal with. This guide will help teens navigate all the difficult moments, like being picked last for a team or fielding snarky comments about lack of coordination or skills. This book provides indispensable advice to help readers arrive prepared with the right gear and the right attitude.

Breaking up hurts, and it can be hard to cope. A breakup is something almost everyone must go through, especially when staying together is unhealthy. Teen readers will not only learn how to survive and move on after a breakup, but how to grow stronger along the way. From discovering what went wrong to avoiding common break-up mistakes, this book offers everything a teen needs to survive the end of a relationship, including one ended via text message. Both sides, the dumper and the dumpee, are supported, helping teens learn how to handle things with compassion and sensitivity.