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The boy's body book, by Kelli Dunham ; illustrated by Steve Bjorkman

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The boy's body book

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by Kelli Dunham ; illustrated by Steve Bjorkman

Discusses the physical and emotional changes associated with puberty in boys and suggests ways to ease the adjustment to these changes

ch. 1 Your Changing Body -- All About Puberty -- Growth Spurts -- Changing Body Shape and Size -- Genital Changes -- Morning Surprises -- Body Hair -- Vocal Changes -- Changes in Your Skin -- Emotional Changes -- Hey, Am I Getting Breasts? -- ch. 2 The Care and Feeding of Your Changing Body -- Hit the Showers -- Wash Those Hands -- Get Dressed -- Hair -- The Ear from Which You Hear -- Putting Your Best Face Forward -- Acne -- Shaving -- Keeping Your Awesome Smile Looking Awesome -- Your First Shave -- Boys and the Dentist -- The Drama of Braces -- Meet Your Feet -- ch. 3 Your Health and Your Body -- Healthy Eating for Growing Boys -- Worried About Weight -- Make Better Fast Food Choices -- Sports -- Sports Safety -- Let's Get Moving -- Performance Enhancements -- Boys and Sleep -- Some Tips for Getting a Good Night's Sleep -- Wetting the Bed -- ch. 4 Your Changing Body in the Outside World -- A Quiz: What Do You Know About Grades? -- Homework and Study Skills -- Getting the Help You Need: Learning Disabilities -- Getting Along with Teachers -- Extracurricular Activities -- Non-Sport Activities -- Getting an After-School Job -- Saving Money -- Going to College -- Considering Your Future -- ch. 5 Changes at Home -- What Do These People Want from Me? -- Responsibility and You -- The Care and Feeding of Parents -- Interacting with Adults -- Curfews and Other Rules -- Chores -- The Art of Being Friends with Siblings -- ch. 6 Your Changing Feelings and Friends -- Friendship Skills -- Dating and Romance -- Dress for Success -- Your Self-Image -- Body Language: Reading Social Cues -- Personal Empowerment -- ch. 7 Staying Safe in the Real and Virtual Worlds -- Give Yourself a Break -- Peer Pressure -- Bullying and Teasing -- Be an Army of One -- Being Brave without Becoming a Bully -- Building a Great Reputation & Staying Safe -- Personal Safety & Boundaries -- Cyberbullying -- ch. 8 Stressful Situations -- All Different Bodies, All Different Brains -- Moving -- Divorce -- Drugs, Alcohol, and Other Unhealthy Stuff -- Super-Stressed Families -- Handling Stressful Situations -- Stress and Your Friends -- Dealing with Out-of-Control Feelings -- Is It Okay to Cry? -- Conclusion -- RESOURCES AND FURTHER READING -- Books -- Websites

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