x Unit One Unit One Chapter 1 Exploring Careers ..................................4 Chapter 2 Skills for Career Success ........................32 Chapter 3 Working in a Team ................................62 Unit Two Unit Two Chapter 4 Learning to Manage ..............................80 Chapter 5 Community and Environmental Responsibilities .....................................108 Unit Th ree Unit Th ree Chapter 6 Understanding Families ........................132 Chapter 7 Strengthening Families .........................150 Chapter 8 Personal Relationships .........................176 Unit Four Unit Four Chapter 9 Parenting Roles and Responsibilities ...210 Chapter 10 Development Across the Lifespan ........230 Chapter 11 Caring for Children ...............................274 Career Preparation .....2 Resource Management ...78 Relationships ...130 Parenting, Child Care, and Guidance ...208 Unit Five Unit Five Chapter 12 Health and Fitness ................................298 Chapter 13 Nutrition ...............................................322 Chapter 14 Selecting Foods .....................................358 Chapter 15 Food Safety ............................................390 Chapter 16 Food Preparation ..................................420 Unit Six Unit Six Chapter 17 Managing Personal Finances ................450 Chapter 18 Consumer Decisions .............................484 Unit Seven Unit Seven Chapter 19 Choosing and Caring for Your Clothes ......................................518 Chapter 20 Textiles, Patterns, and Equipment .......546 Chapter 21 Apparel Construction ...........................568 Unit Eight Unit Eight Chapter 22 Choosing a Place to Live .......................594 Chapter 23 Maintaining a Home .............................608 Chapter 24 Transportation ......................................634 Glossary ...................................................650 Image Credits ..........................................665 Index .........................................................666 Wellness and Nutrition .........296 Personal Finance ............448 Fashion and Apparel ............516 Housing and Transportation ..592