In this book, we describe the online world that youth begin to encounter, often without adult oversight. It is a critical time where they are first getting to know both the outside world and form their own identity. We explain the social forces and sways that influence kids’ attitudes and choices, from peers in social apps to influencers. We show how the online world suggests answers that may or may not be right for individuals. Each chapter we supplies lessons that teachers, parents, coun...

Kids today are in a media-saturated environment. Even as they are first discovering who they are and learning about the greater world, they are nudged and swayed by media. To help empower children to be resilient and have more self-guidance in their development, we have written a two-book series about choice-making. This book explores the general process of how we make choices, from consciously rational to subconsciously emotional. Through exploratory lessons supplied in each chapter, kids...

Life can sometimes feel like paddling against the current. Often that's frustrating, but it can also take you to places you never knew were there!In this collection of amusing stories, youths from eight different modern East Asian cultures face challenges of confidence, independence, change, setbacks, and resolve. Whether adjusting to a new school or competing in a familiar sport, they find inspiration and assistance in East Asian philosophy, from classical Taoism and Buddhism to m...