A teen’s job is to be difficult and most do it really, really well. But what about you? You want to hug that hedgehog, right? But you don’t want to get hurt. No problem. With entertaining stories and 12 principles that open the cages, unlock the doors, gently tear down those walls, and get you talking, How to Hug a Hedgehog explores everything from communication to what you might have missed on the teen “warning label.”

Wilcox and Robbins help you face your worst fears, effectively handle pressure and stress, and answer the hardest question of all: “What happens if I fail?”

• Communication 
• Chapter 1: Hear Them Cry
• Chapter 2: Dismantle the Wall 
• Chapter 3: What’s Not on the Warning Labels
• Chapter 4: Setting Limits Self-Esteem
• Chapter 5: The Importance of Self-Worth
• Chapter 6: Helping Teenagers Feel Good About Themselves
• Chapter 7: May I have this Dance? 
• Chapter 8: Social Acceptance Adversity
• Chapter 9: When All We Can Do is Not Enough
• Chapter 10: Facing Your Worst Fear
• Chapter 11: Dealing With Pressure and Stress
• Chapter 12: What Happens if I Fail?
• Conclusion: “My Opinion Counts”
• Additional Sources