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Unplug This Summer

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Unplug your phone and check out one of these books to learn something new this summer. Some of these titles cover fun things to do without a screen, while others cover ways to relax and reset before school begins.

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97 Things to Do Before You Finish High School

97 Things to Do Before You Finish High School

by Jenkins, Steven

Book - 2007

Discover new places, new people, new hobbies, and open your eyes to the world. Learn about the stuff they don't teach you in high school like how to host ...Show more Discover new places, new people, new hobbies, and open your eyes to the world. Learn about the stuff they don't teach you in high school like how to host a film festival, plan your first road trip, make a podcast, spend a day in silence, or shut down a house party before the police do. Interest, amuse and educate yourself—because your life doesn't stop at 3PM each day, it just gets started. Show less

Discover new places, new people, new hobbies, and open your eyes to the world. Learn about the stuff they don't teach you in high school like how to host ...Show more Discover new places, new people, new hobbies, and open your eyes to the world. Learn about the stuff they don't teach you in high school like how to host a film festival, plan your first road trip, make a podcast, spend a day in silence, or shut down a house party before the police do. Interest, amuse and educate yourself—because your life doesn't stop at 3PM each day, it just gets started. Show less

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Unplug and Play

Unplug and Play

50 Original Group Games That Don't Need Charging

by Berger, Brad

eBook - 2016

"Unplug and Play" brings people together for hours of hilarious, interactive, technology-free fun that requires virtually nothing more than pens...Show more "Unplug and Play" brings people together for hours of hilarious, interactive, technology-free fun that requires virtually nothing more than pens and paper. This compact, travel-friendly book guarantees hours of engaging entertainment with 50 original, rigorously tested games that challenge each player's ability to strategize, bluff, read minds, memorize, think quickly, and solve puzzles. Show less

"Unplug and Play" brings people together for hours of hilarious, interactive, technology-free fun that requires virtually nothing more than pens...Show more "Unplug and Play" brings people together for hours of hilarious, interactive, technology-free fun that requires virtually nothing more than pens and paper. This compact, travel-friendly book guarantees hours of engaging entertainment with 50 original, rigorously tested games that challenge each player's ability to strategize, bluff, read minds, memorize, think quickly, and solve puzzles. Show less

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Be You, Only Better

Be You, Only Better

Real-life Self-care for Young Adults (and Everyone Else)

by Hugstad, Kristi

Book - 2021

Outlines daily practices that promote physical, mental, and emotional health for young people making the transition to adulthood. The author covers practi...Show more Outlines daily practices that promote physical, mental, and emotional health for young people making the transition to adulthood. The author covers practices such as journaling, exercise, healthy sleep habits, time management, and mindfulness, with brief discussions of scientific research showing the proven benefits of each practice. Show less

Outlines daily practices that promote physical, mental, and emotional health for young people making the transition to adulthood. The author covers practi...Show more Outlines daily practices that promote physical, mental, and emotional health for young people making the transition to adulthood. The author covers practices such as journaling, exercise, healthy sleep habits, time management, and mindfulness, with brief discussions of scientific research showing the proven benefits of each practice. Show less

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SpaceMaker

SpaceMaker

by Sih, Daniel

Streaming Audiobook - 2022

Busy and reactive? Struggling to focus? Craving time for relationships? If so, perhaps it's time to make space in your world for the things that really ma...Show more Busy and reactive? Struggling to focus? Craving time for relationships? If so, perhaps it's time to make space in your world for the things that really matter. What if you could be productive and rested by living an ordered, rhythmical life? What if habitually unplugging from digital technology was not simply a means of surviving week by week but a strategy to produce your best work and live your best life? "SpaceMaker" will help you discover why your productivity suffers when you overuse digital technology, explore timeless principles to make space in the distraction of digital life, implement a series of practices to think deeply, and rest fully and spend more time with loved ones away from a screen. Show less

Busy and reactive? Struggling to focus? Craving time for relationships? If so, perhaps it's time to make space in your world for the things that really ma...Show more Busy and reactive? Struggling to focus? Craving time for relationships? If so, perhaps it's time to make space in your world for the things that really matter. What if you could be productive and rested by living an ordered, rhythmical life? What if habitually unplugging from digital technology was not simply a means of surviving week by week but a strategy to produce your best work and live your best life? "SpaceMaker" will help you discover why your productivity suffers when you overuse digital technology, explore timeless principles to make space in the distraction of digital life, implement a series of practices to think deeply, and rest fully and spend more time with loved ones away from a screen. Show less

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Teen Guide to Managing Stress and Anxiety

Teen Guide to Managing Stress and Anxiety

by Sheen, Barbara

Book - 2021

Being a teenager is not easy. Even in the best of times, the teen years are filled with all sorts of changes and uncertainties, making you and other teens...Show more Being a teenager is not easy. Even in the best of times, the teen years are filled with all sorts of changes and uncertainties, making you and other teens feel irritated, fearful, sad, and overwhelmed—sometimes, all at the same time. When stress becomes overwhelming, it can turn into anxiety and cause persistent worry and feelings of dread, which can negatively affect a person's life. Indeed, stress overload and anxiety are common mental health issues in young people. Chapter by chapter, Sheen explains what stress is, how to fight it, and how to take control of your life. She describes the human body's physical reactions to stress, internal and external stressors, the need to recognize personal triggers, and the possibility of finding distractions that work. Show less

Being a teenager is not easy. Even in the best of times, the teen years are filled with all sorts of changes and uncertainties, making you and other teens...Show more Being a teenager is not easy. Even in the best of times, the teen years are filled with all sorts of changes and uncertainties, making you and other teens feel irritated, fearful, sad, and overwhelmed—sometimes, all at the same time. When stress becomes overwhelming, it can turn into anxiety and cause persistent worry and feelings of dread, which can negatively affect a person's life. Indeed, stress overload and anxiety are common mental health issues in young people. Chapter by chapter, Sheen explains what stress is, how to fight it, and how to take control of your life. She describes the human body's physical reactions to stress, internal and external stressors, the need to recognize personal triggers, and the possibility of finding distractions that work. Show less

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Mindfulness and Meditation

Mindfulness and Meditation

Handling Life With A Calm and Focused Mind

by Stewart, Whitney

Book - 2020

From hormones to homework, parents to peers, health issues to bad habits, life can be a pressure cooker. How can we find relief? Author Whitney Stewart in...Show more From hormones to homework, parents to peers, health issues to bad habits, life can be a pressure cooker. How can we find relief? Author Whitney Stewart introduces readers to the practice of mindfulness. With its roots in ancient Buddhist teachings, mindfulness—the practice of purposefully focusing attention on the present moment—can change a person's approach to stress, develop skills to handle anxiety and depression, and provide a sense of awareness and belonging. Stewart guides readers through how to get started with meditation and provides specific exercises for examining emotions, managing stress, checking social media habits and wellness routines, and setting intentions to increase happiness. Show less

From hormones to homework, parents to peers, health issues to bad habits, life can be a pressure cooker. How can we find relief? Author Whitney Stewart in...Show more From hormones to homework, parents to peers, health issues to bad habits, life can be a pressure cooker. How can we find relief? Author Whitney Stewart introduces readers to the practice of mindfulness. With its roots in ancient Buddhist teachings, mindfulness—the practice of purposefully focusing attention on the present moment—can change a person's approach to stress, develop skills to handle anxiety and depression, and provide a sense of awareness and belonging. Stewart guides readers through how to get started with meditation and provides specific exercises for examining emotions, managing stress, checking social media habits and wellness routines, and setting intentions to increase happiness. Show less

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The Self-compassionate Teen

The Self-compassionate Teen

Mindfulness & Compassion Skills to Conquer your Critical Inner Voice

by Bluth, Karen

Book - 2020

Teens can be extremely self-critical, and are often nicer to others than they are to themselves. In "The Self-Compassionate Teen", psychologist ...Show more Teens can be extremely self-critical, and are often nicer to others than they are to themselves. In "The Self-Compassionate Teen", psychologist Karen Bluth offers powerful, everyday self-compassion and mindfulness tools to help teen readers overcome self-judgment, stop comparing themselves to others, and cultivate the courage to be themselves. Show less

Teens can be extremely self-critical, and are often nicer to others than they are to themselves. In "The Self-Compassionate Teen", psychologist ...Show more Teens can be extremely self-critical, and are often nicer to others than they are to themselves. In "The Self-Compassionate Teen", psychologist Karen Bluth offers powerful, everyday self-compassion and mindfulness tools to help teen readers overcome self-judgment, stop comparing themselves to others, and cultivate the courage to be themselves. Show less

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Rewire your Anxious Brain for Teens

Rewire your Anxious Brain for Teens

Using CBT, Neuroscience, & Mindfulness to Help You End Anxiety, Panic & Worry

by Kissen, Debra

Book - 2020

Anxiety is a huge problem among today's teens—that's why teens need tangible tips and tools they can use every day to manage fears, stress, and worry. In ...Show more Anxiety is a huge problem among today's teens—that's why teens need tangible tips and tools they can use every day to manage fears, stress, and worry. In "Rewire Your Anxious Brain for Teens", four anxiety specialists offer practical and essential skills grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), neuroscience, and mindfulness to help teen readers "rewire" their anxious brain and get back to living their lives. Show less

Anxiety is a huge problem among today's teens—that's why teens need tangible tips and tools they can use every day to manage fears, stress, and worry. In ...Show more Anxiety is a huge problem among today's teens—that's why teens need tangible tips and tools they can use every day to manage fears, stress, and worry. In "Rewire Your Anxious Brain for Teens", four anxiety specialists offer practical and essential skills grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), neuroscience, and mindfulness to help teen readers "rewire" their anxious brain and get back to living their lives. Show less

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Life Sucks

Life Sucks

How to Deal With the Way Life Is, Was, and Will Always Be Unfair

by Bennett, Michael

Book - 2019

Presents advice for teenagers on dealing with people and circumstances that are beyond their control and for depending on facts, personal experience, and self-acceptance to make good choices and build self-confidence. Presents advice for teenagers on dealing with people and circumstances that are beyond their control and for depending on facts, personal experience, and self-acceptance to make good choices and build self-confidence. Show less

Presents advice for teenagers on dealing with people and circumstances that are beyond their control and for depending on facts, personal experience, and self-acceptance to make good choices and build self-confidence. Presents advice for teenagers on dealing with people and circumstances that are beyond their control and for depending on facts, personal experience, and self-acceptance to make good choices and build self-confidence. Show less

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Your Brain Needs A Hug

Your Brain Needs A Hug

Life, Love, Mental Health, and Sandwiches

by Earl, Rae

Book - 2019

Offers advice and coping strategies on such topics as mental health, social media, family, friendship, and getting through difficult days. Offers advice and coping strategies on such topics as mental health, social media, family, friendship, and getting through difficult days. Show less

Offers advice and coping strategies on such topics as mental health, social media, family, friendship, and getting through difficult days. Offers advice and coping strategies on such topics as mental health, social media, family, friendship, and getting through difficult days. Show less

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The Teenage Guy's Survival Guide

The Teenage Guy's Survival Guide

The Real Deal on Going Out, Growing Up, and Other Guy Stuff

by Daldry, Jeremy

Book - 2018

The go-to book about growing up for teenage (or soon-to-be teenage) boys everywhere. Why do crushes make a person go crazy? Where is the best place to bre...Show more The go-to book about growing up for teenage (or soon-to-be teenage) boys everywhere. Why do crushes make a person go crazy? Where is the best place to break up? What's up with bad teenage mustaches? With chapters covering everything from dating, kissing, and shaving, to moods, peer pressure, bullying, and drugs, "The Teenage Guy's Survival Guide" offers the real deal on everything guys want to know. Author Jeremy Daldry tackles the various issues adolescent boys face with irreverence and true understanding—and without giving them a nervous breakdown. This guide gives kids the advice they need from someone who feels like a big brother. Show less

The go-to book about growing up for teenage (or soon-to-be teenage) boys everywhere. Why do crushes make a person go crazy? Where is the best place to bre...Show more The go-to book about growing up for teenage (or soon-to-be teenage) boys everywhere. Why do crushes make a person go crazy? Where is the best place to break up? What's up with bad teenage mustaches? With chapters covering everything from dating, kissing, and shaving, to moods, peer pressure, bullying, and drugs, "The Teenage Guy's Survival Guide" offers the real deal on everything guys want to know. Author Jeremy Daldry tackles the various issues adolescent boys face with irreverence and true understanding—and without giving them a nervous breakdown. This guide gives kids the advice they need from someone who feels like a big brother. Show less

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Fitness Information for Teens

Fitness Information for Teens

Health Tips About Exercise and Active Lifestyles Including Facts About Healthy Muscles and Bones, Starting and Maintaining Fitness Plans, Aerobic Fitness, Stretching and Strength Training, Sports Safety, and Suggestions for Team Athletes and Individuals

Book - 2018

Provides consumer health information for teens about maintaining health through physical activity, including facts about preventing injury and overcoming obstacles to fitness. Provides consumer health information for teens about maintaining health through physical activity, including facts about preventing injury and overcoming obstacles to fitness. Show less

Provides consumer health information for teens about maintaining health through physical activity, including facts about preventing injury and overcoming obstacles to fitness. Provides consumer health information for teens about maintaining health through physical activity, including facts about preventing injury and overcoming obstacles to fitness. Show less

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Getting Things Done for Teens

Getting Things Done for Teens

Take Control of your Life in A Distracting World

by Allen, David

Book - 2018

Offers guidelines and tips for success, helping readers reduce stress, promote self-confidence, and improve productivity. Offers guidelines and tips for success, helping readers reduce stress, promote self-confidence, and improve productivity. Show less

Offers guidelines and tips for success, helping readers reduce stress, promote self-confidence, and improve productivity. Offers guidelines and tips for success, helping readers reduce stress, promote self-confidence, and improve productivity. Show less

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Fantastic Failures

Fantastic Failures

True Stories of People Who Changed the World by Falling Down First

by Reynolds, Luke

Book - 2018

There is a lot of pressure in today's society for kids to succeed, but failing is a part of learning how to be a successful person. In his teaching career...Show more There is a lot of pressure in today's society for kids to succeed, but failing is a part of learning how to be a successful person. In his teaching career, Luke Reynolds saw the stress and anxiety his students suffered over grades, fitting in, and getting things right the first time. "Fantastic Failures" was created for these students to learn that their mistakes and failures do not define their whole lives, but help them grow into their potential. Kids will love learning about some of the well-known people who failed before succeeding and will come to understand that failure is a large component of success. With stories from people like J. K. Rowling, Albert Einstein, Rosa Parks, Abraham Lincoln, Vincent Van Gogh, Julia Child, and Steven Spielberg, each profile proves that the greatest mistakes and flops can turn into something amazing. Intermixed throughout the fun profiles, Reynolds spotlights great inventors and scientists who discovered and created some of the most important medicines, devices, and concepts of all time, including lifesaving vaccines and medicines that were stumbled upon by mistake. Each profile is followed up with advice on how to come back from your own flops and move forward to succeed. Show less

There is a lot of pressure in today's society for kids to succeed, but failing is a part of learning how to be a successful person. In his teaching career...Show more There is a lot of pressure in today's society for kids to succeed, but failing is a part of learning how to be a successful person. In his teaching career, Luke Reynolds saw the stress and anxiety his students suffered over grades, fitting in, and getting things right the first time. "Fantastic Failures" was created for these students to learn that their mistakes and failures do not define their whole lives, but help them grow into their potential. Kids will love learning about some of the well-known people who failed before succeeding and will come to understand that failure is a large component of success. With stories from people like J. K. Rowling, Albert Einstein, Rosa Parks, Abraham Lincoln, Vincent Van Gogh, Julia Child, and Steven Spielberg, each profile proves that the greatest mistakes and flops can turn into something amazing. Intermixed throughout the fun profiles, Reynolds spotlights great inventors and scientists who discovered and created some of the most important medicines, devices, and concepts of all time, including lifesaving vaccines and medicines that were stumbled upon by mistake. Each profile is followed up with advice on how to come back from your own flops and move forward to succeed. Show less

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Write A Poem, Save your Life

Write A Poem, Save your Life

A Guide for Teens, Teachers, and Writers of All Ages

by Heller, Meredith

Book - 2021

Explores the use of poetry as a tool for self-discovery and emotional healing. Explores the use of poetry as a tool for self-discovery and emotional healing. Show less

Explores the use of poetry as a tool for self-discovery and emotional healing. Explores the use of poetry as a tool for self-discovery and emotional healing. Show less

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