The Honest Truth

Growing up is hard. This book tells you the truth about it.You're navigating social media, friendship drama, big emotions, and bigger decisions - all at the same time. Nobody said it would be easy. But nobody gave you a proper guide either.Until now.The Honest Truth: Stories & Skills for Tweens Who Want to Be Their Best is the straight-talking, warm-hearted companion for young people aged 10 to 13 who want to understand themselves better - and show up as their best selves in the real world.What you'll find inside: Part One - The Truth About Honesty Why do we lie, even when we know it backfires? This section unpacks the psychology of honesty in a way that's real, relatable, and never preachy - from the many faces of dishonesty to the quiet courage it takes to tell the truth, even when it's hard.Part Two - The Truth About Your Emotions Anger. Anxiety. Emotional outbursts. Social media overwhelm. This section names what's happening inside you and gives you practical tools to understand your triggers, manage your feelings, and respond rather than react.Part Three - Putting It All Together Honesty and emotional intelligence aren't separate skills - they work together. This final section shows you how to combine them into something powerful: emotional courage - the 21st century advantage that will serve you for life.Also includes: - A self-assessment EQ Quiz to find out where you're starting from- Real-life stories featuring characters who feel exactly the way you do- Reflective activities and exercises at the end of every chapter- A Glossary of EQ terms made simple- A Parent & Teacher Guide for adults supporting young readersThis book won't lecture you. It meets you exactly where you are - whether you're someone who bottles everything up, someone who explodes first and regrets it later, or someone still trying to figure it all out.You are not broken. You are becoming.And this book was written for you.Perfect for: Middle school readers, school libraries, pastoral care programmes, home educators, and anyone who works with young people aged 10-13.Also available as a Kindle edition.

Pagina's: 59, Paperback, Ogbuka Press