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A loved one with dementia : insights and tips for teenagers / by Rawitt, Jean,1952-author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 123-134) and index.What is dementia -- Expectations and challenges -- What's next?"This book addresses the challenges teenagers may face when a family member has dementia. It offers valuable information and support, with stories from young adults themselves and interviews with adults who know and care for people with dementia"--
Subjects: Informational works.; Young adult literature.; Dementia; Dementia; Parent and teenager.;
Available copies: 12 / Total copies: 13
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Volunteering : insights and tips for teenagers / by Rawitt, Jean,1952-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Why volunteer? -- Getting started as a volunteer -- What makes a successful volunteer? -- What you learn as a volunteer -- Volunteer challenges -- Finding your area of interest as a prospective volunteer -- Making the most of your volunteer -- Continuing to make a difference -- Beyond volunteering."While many young adults want to help their community in some way, many are unsure of where to start. This book empowers teenagers to take action by providing information on how to get started, be successful, and make a difference. First-hand accounts from teenagers provide additional insight from those who have gone through the process themselves"--Ages 13-18.
Subjects: Voluntarism;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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Inspired to action : how young changemakers can shape their communities and the world / by Rawitt, Jean,1952-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Introduction -- Why Teens Can Be Powerful Agents of Change -- Twelve Young Changemakers - Who They Are, and How They Made Things Happen -- Becoming an Activist -- Three Fundamentals of Activism -- Tools for Activism."Inspired to Action provides concrete tools and resources to help young adults become skillful advocates who can work effectively to make real change happen. It includes sections on developing effective communication, fundraising, motivational skills, andmore"--
Subjects: Young adult literature.; Handbooks and manuals.; Motivation (Psychology); Political activists; Social action; Student movements; Youth; Youth.;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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Friendship : insights and tips for teenagers / by Rawitt, Jean,1952-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Part I. What is friendship -- What is friendship and why is it important? -- The difference between friendship and other relationships -- Types of friendships -- Part II. Expectations and challenges -- How do friendships happen? -- How do you recognize a true friend? -- When friendship fails -- Part III. What's next? -- What you learn from friendship -- How a pandemic affected friendships -- Tips on making and keeping good friends."In this age of social media, where so many friendships exist almost solely online, this book explores the greater meaning of friendship as an enduring and emotionally important area of life. It is a valuable resource for teenagers who are struggling to make friends, are in a toxic friendship, or just want to build more meaningful relationships"--Grades 10-12Ages 13-17
Subjects: Self-help publications.; Young adult literature.; Friendship.; Interpersonal relations.; Friendships.;
Available copies: 7 / Total copies: 7
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