Teach Children the Pros and Cons of Stress
Learn about the pros and cons of stress and challenge your child's mindset.
Elementary School
Watch Video: Teens Talk About Stress
Teens talk about what stresses them out and how they cope from Kids Health.
Quiet Cat Loud Cat
Quiet Cat Loud Cat Paperback – September 16, 2019 by Katrina Morse
Boundaries with Teens
Boundaries with Teens: When to Say Yes, How to Say No Paperback – Import, February 13, 2006 by John Townsend
Teen Peer Pressure by the Numbers
Statistics about peer pressure.
Peer Pressure Series Grades 3-5
KidsHealth in the Classroom activities for exploring the benefits and pitfalls of peer pressure.
Social Influence and the Brain
Zaki J, Schirmer J, Mitchell JP. Social Influence Modulates the Neural Computation of Value. Psychological Science. 2011;22(7):894-900. doi:10.1177/0956797611411057
Age Differences in Resisting Peer Influence
Steinberg, L., & Monahan, K. C. (2007). Age differences in resistance to peer influence. Developmental psychology, 43(6), 1531–1543. https://doi.org/10.1037/0012-1649.43.6.1531
Learn and Practice Refusal Skills
Use the BrainAbouts Refusal Skills handouts or an age-based activity guide to teach and practice refusal skills.
Reach Out.com
ReachOut is a strengths-based prevention and early intervention model offering classroom resources on a variety of topics including friendships.