Teen Wise

Teen Wise is a book that introduces the concept of using Self-Serving Strategies effectively in the daily lives of preteens and teenagers for the betterment of their future. Each chapter is devoted to its own grade level, beginning with the sixth and ending with the twelfth. Its focus is to help preteens and teenagers develop cognitive reasoning skills by providing real-life dilemmas and scenarios that they may encounter in their everyday lives. Its purpose is to provide solutions before problems develop or occur. Each age appropriate example contains challenging decision-making situations that require action. We'll speak with the author of Teen Wise Ms. Celeste M. Gonsalves.

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Don't Box Me In: Ms. Celeste and Teen Wise Ms. Celeste is passionate about offering alternative problem-solving techniques and creating positive projects for teenagers. One of her own projects is the book Teenwise, which we will discuss on the program.
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Celeste Gonsalves Ms. Celeste M. Gonsalves(Ms. Celeste) was born and raised in Kailua, Hawaii. She has earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Family Resources from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and a Master of Science Degree in Organizational Leadership from Argosy University of Hawaii. Ms. Celeste also successfully raised a daughter as a single parent from the time she was three months old. Her daughter is a recent graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and has relocated to the Continental United States to explore her career options. Ms. Celeste strongly believes in giving back to the community,especially targeting underprivileged and underserved youth and teens in her home state of Hawaii. She plans on implementing scholarship and innovative programs for this particular demographic in the near future. Making a difference and guiding preteens and teenagers to make wise choices are what she is truly passionate about. Ms. Celeste on Twitter