Skills for life / Sue Couch, Ginny Felstehausen and Patsy Hallman

Contents
Unit 1. Personal Development
Chapter 1. The One and only you
Chapter 2. Self-Concept
Chapter 3. Decision Making / Problem Solving

Unit 2. Management for Satisfying Living
Chapter 4. Learning to Manage
Chapter 5. Resources for Managing
Chapter 6. Consumer skills
Chapter 7. Study Skills

Unit 3. Relationships
Chapter 8. Communicating Effectively
Chapter 9. Living in Families
Chapter 10. Peer Relationships
Chapter 11. Relating to Elderly People
Chapter 12. Resolving Conflicts with others

Unit 4. Children and Parenting
Chapter 13. The Challenges of Parenting
Chapter 14. Child Growth and Development
Chapter 15. Caring for Children
Chapter 16. Learning Through Play
Chapter 17. Special Child Care Concerns

Unit 5. Living a Healthy Lifestyle
Chapter 18. The Importance of Good Health
Chapter 19. Health and Appearance
Chapter 20. Managing Stress in Everyday Life
Chapter 21. Avoiding Health Risks

Unit 6. Food Selection and Preparation
Chapter 22. Nutrition for a Healthy Body
Chapter 23. Making Healthy Food Choices
Chapter 24. Being a smart Food Shopper
Chapter 25. Safety First : Sanitation and Kitchen Safety
Chapter 26. Working in the Kitchen
Chapter 27. A guide to Healthy Snacking
Chapter 28. Preparing and Serving Healthy Meals

Unit 7. Selection and Care of Clothing
Chapter 29. Building a Wardrobe
Chapter 30. Selecting Personal Clothing
Chapter 31. Shopping for Clothing
Chapter 32. Clothing Care and Repair
Chapter 33. Sewing Skills

Unit 8. Your Environment
Chapter 34. Your Personal Space
Chapter 35. Respecting your School and Community
Chapter 36. A Safe and Orderly Environment
Chapter 37. The Environment of Today and Tomorrow

Unit 9. Careers
Chapter 38. The World of Work
Chapter 39. The Skills Employers Want
Chapter 40. Exploring Careers

Includes Index : p. 595 - 604