Being Me: A Kid's Guide to Boosting Confidence and Self-Esteem

by Wendy L. Moss

Pennsylvania School Librarians Association YA Award, Top Forty Non-Fiction
Gelett Burgess Children's Book Honor Winner
Mom’s Choice Awards, Gold Medal

Being Me gives kids the tools they need to explore their strengths, feel successful, and be confident in school, with friends, and most importantly, with themselves.

Loaded with kid-relevant examples, real-life stories, and easy-to-do tips and tricks, this handy guide will empower kids to feel happier and more secure and confident with themselves and with everyone else in their lives.

Do you like being you?
Do you have confidence in yourself?
Do you believe that there are kids who can like you for who you are and want to hang out with you?
If you answered NO to any of these questions, how about turning those NOs into know-how? 

Genres: Parenting, Personal Development, Childrens, Nonfiction, Self Help

119 pages, Paperback

First published August 28, 2010

About the author

Wendy L. Moss, PhD, ABPP, FAASP, has her doctorate in clinical psychology, is a licensed psychologist, and has a certification in school psychology. Dr. Moss has practiced in the field of psychology for over 25 years and has worked in hospital, residential, private practice, clinic, and school settings.

She has the distinction of being recognized as a diplomat in school psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology for her advanced level of competence in the field of school psychology. Dr. Moss has been appointed as a fellow in the American Academy of School Psychology.

In addition, she is the author of Children Don't Come With an Instruction Manual: A Teacher's Guide to Problems That Affect Learners and has written several articles. Dr. Moss is currently an ad hoc reviewer for the Journal for Specialists in Group Work and the Journal of School Psychology.

Reviews

[Christy]

• Do you like being you?

• Do you have confidence in yourself?

• Do you believe that there are kids who can like you for who you are and want to hang out with you?

If you answered NO to any of these questions, how about turning those NOs into know-how? Being Me is loaded with tips and advice for taking on everyday challenges and for building up your confidence and self-esteem

[Tina]

Fantastic title on gaining confidence and trying new things. I wish I had this when I was in middle/high school! Even for me as an adult, I found the advice in it to be positive, constructive and really helpful. I would highly recommend it.

[Kelsey]

Nice book to boost a child's self-esteem. Covers a wide array of topics including romance and school and offers helpful tricks and stories.

[Sarah Fox]

I'm part of mentoring group. We are using this book as a reference.

[Phyllis]

Wonderful inspiring book for myself, and how to treat others. Very clear ideas and situations.