Explores the adolescent years and draws on extensive research to offer teens practical ways to cope with such important issues as peers, parents, relationships, school choices, and the future.

"We've come a long way in better understanding the importance of being aware of and managing our impulses, emotions, and behaviors. In this book, we ... share with you some of what we've learned about emotional and social intelligence. ... Our goal is to provide examples and learning opportunities that can make a difference in your academic as well as your personal life. The book is organized into sixteen areas of functioning--skills that you can...