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A relatable and empowering guide for teens to confidently set healthy boundaries - online and in real life - so they can protect their time, body, thoughts, and relationships. Owning My Space: A Teen's Guide to Physical, Emotional, and Digital Boundaries is a supportive and reassuring resource that helps teens recognize when something doesn't feel right - and respond with confidence. Through real-life examples and a down-to-earth tone, this book shows how to spot boundary-crossing behavior from friends, siblings, classmates, or people online. Readers will learn how to protect their privacy, emotions, and values while staying safe and grounded in who they are. Boundaries are not walls - they are tools for self-respect, emotional well-being, and meaningful connections. Whether navigating social media, school life, or family dynamics, teens will develop the insight and communication skills they need to own their space with courage and conviction. The guide includes thoughtful reflection questions and hands-on activities that encourage teens to dive more deeply into their experiences, expand their understanding of healthy boundaries, and build practical skills for setting them in everyday life. By exploring physical, emotional, and digital boundaries, teens will gain the confidence to advocate for themselves, express their needs clearly, and make choices that support their mental and emotional health. Owning My Space is an essential read for any teen learning to manage relationships, identity, and the digital world with purpose and strength.

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Owning My Space is an accessible and reassuring guide that helps teens understand and set healthy physical, emotional, and digital boundaries. Using relatable examples, reflection questions, and practical activities, the book empowers young readers to recognize boundary-crossing behavior and respond with confidence. A helpful resource for teens navigating relationships, school life, and online spaces. Written in an approachable, down-to-earth tone, the book addresses real situations teens encounter at school, at home, with friends, and online. It does a particularly strong job of helping readers recognize when something doesn't feel right and offering practical language and strategies for responding in healthy, assertive ways. The inclusion of physical, emotional, and digital boundaries makes the content feel current and relevant, especially in the context of social media and online interactions. The reflection questions and hands-on activities encourage self-awareness without feeling overwhelming or preachy. Rather than framing boundaries as rules or restrictions, the book consistently presents them as tools for emotional well-being, self-respect, and meaningful relationships. This framing makes the message accessible and affirming for middle-grade and teen readers. This would be a valuable resource for teens, parents, educators, and counselors looking to support young people in developing communication skills, emotional literacy, and a stronger sense of personal agency. Overall, Owning My Space is a thoughtful and practical guide that meets teens where they are and equips them with skills they can use immediately. -Ashley S, NetGalley Early Reviewer

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