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Book of the Week - Growing Up by by Dk & Robert Winston


A one-stop-resource for everything you need to know to help tweens and teens thrive during adolescence This book contains all the know-how you need to make the teenage years the exciting adventure they should be. 

Growing Up has a supportive but straightforward approach that gives you the knowledge ahead of time. Why do boys' voices break? How do hormones work? From managing spots to mending a broken heart, this book has the answers, along with advice for parents and kids on discussing potentially embarrassing topics. As well as the biological facts of puberty, this book is bursting with tips on how to navigate the emotional and social challenges of growing up - from relationships and confidence to cyberbullying and alcohol.