Life

Life: Do This, Not That includes everything you wish you could discuss with your children-but that you have trouble putting into words. This comprehensive guide to success, aimed at kids between ten and fourteen, covers the most critical and challenging topics of the tween years and helps open a dialogue between you and your children.

One section is dedicated to the importance of abstinence during middle school and the perils of teen sexuality-from sexting to pregnancy to STDs. Another chapter delves into the Internet and the dangers of online predators. Yet another addresses criminal activity and the permanent impact it can have on everything from reputation to career options. This useful book also tackles drug and alcohol use and the slippery slope to addiction.

However, Life: Do This, Not That also gives your children the tools they need to avoid these bad habits. They will create a mission statement and learn the three most important steps to success:

. Set and achieve goals

. Take care of body and mind

. Build healthy relationships

Help your children maximize their potential and their options in life with this short, easy read packed with fun activities

About the Author

Todd Johnson is a single parent of two middle school aged girls, Haley and Ashley. His passion is helping young people achieve their full potential. As a financial professional, he teaches people, young and old, about the importance of preparing for retirement. He has a BBA in finance and marketing from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and an MBA from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

When he is not writing or speaking, Todd enjoys sports and fitness, especially basketball and weightlifting. He also loves movies, food, and travel, and he looks forward to seeing more of the world as life permits.