XX Features
Life Connections
How to Make a Change 8
Success and a Positive Attitude 15
Improving Relations with Parents 38
Coping with Crises 51
Learn to Say No 66
Ending Abusive Relationships 74
Develop Your Conversation Skills 88
Giving Criticism 92
Setting Goals 110
Recognizing Your Resources 113
Multitasking 120
Study Skills 130
Managing with Technology 148
Evaluating Advertising Claims 164
Balance 198
Discovering Your Aptitudes 204
Making a Career Plan 208
Work Permits for Minors 223
Interview Questions 230
Parliamentary Procedure 241
Preschoolers 269
Preventing Illness 286
Breaking Appointments 296
Babysitting Contract 301
Disagreements 303
Medical History 316
Regular Health Checkups 341
Helping Someone with an Eating
Disorder 388
Meals Away from Home 414
Tips for Choosing Produce 447
Using a Food Thermometer 478
Types of Cookies 505
Cooking with Convenience Foods 515
Restaurant Etiquette 531
Your Best Colors 541
Using Sewing Tools and Equipment
for Crafts 571
Better Fitting Clothes 599
Basic Stain Removal Tips 605
Universal Design 627
Car Buying Research 664
Community
Connections
Community Groups Help Develop
Positive Traits 7
Family and Community 36
Social Service Organizations 51
Positive Peer Pressure 66
Display Good Manners 85
Communicate Clearly to Prevent
Confl icts 94
Consumer Protection Agencies 169
Adult Living Centers 194
Babysitter’s Training Course 294
Child Well-Being 298
Help for Abuse and Neglect 329
CPR Training 357
Financial Literacy
Connections
Social Security Tax 134
Saving Your Money 137
Costs of Credit 144
Your Credit Report 147
Smart Shopping 165
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