Straight Talk for Teenage Girls
Straight Talk for Teenage Girls

Author: Annette Fuson

Publisher: Author House

Published: 2008-04-24

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 1452067333

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Straight Talk for Teenage Girls gives sensible ideas and information on subjects that all girls must face as they mature. The book gives girls a variety of answers to help them face pressures from friends, boys, and life. Teen girls need help in dealing with emotions, body changes, bad situations, friendships, and problems. Straight Talk gives not only simple, straight forward answers, but also ideas, telephone numbers, web sites, and things to say and do in all situations where girls feel threatened. It is a fast paced society today with parents and teens going every direction. Some teens have no one to help them with their questions, therefore Straight Talk For Teenage Girls.

Straight Talk about ADHD in Girls
Straight Talk about ADHD in Girls

Author: Stephen P. Hinshaw

Publisher: Guilford Publications

Published: 2022-08-03

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 1462547516

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Parenting a daughter with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is no easy path--especially because of the myth that the disorder is rare to nonexistent in girls. From pioneering researcher Stephen P. Hinshaw, this empowering guide provides vital information and advice to help you understand and meet your daughter's needs. Dr. Hinshaw delivers up-to-date facts on what ADHD is, why symptoms often appear differently in girls than in boys, why girls with ADHD behave the way they do, how to get an accurate diagnosis, and what treatments are most effective. There is so much pressure on girls to be "perfect"--and for those with ADHD, it feels especially hard to measure up. Learn concrete steps you can take to support your daughter's success from preschool through high school and beyond, while nurturing her confidence and self-worth.

The Body Scoop for Girls
The Body Scoop for Girls

Author: Jennifer Ashton M.D., Ob-Gyn

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2009-12-29

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 158333369X

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An authoritative yet girlfriend-friendly health book for teen and tween girls written by CBS News Medical Correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton AS an ob-gyn specialing in adolescent care, Dr. Jennifer Ashton understands better than anyone that being a teenage girl these days is fraught with a special kind of angst. But in her practice she talks openly and nonjudgementally to her young patients like a good friend, answering each of their questions respectfully and with candor. Now she shartes this advice in a no-holds-barred guidebook, based on her passion to cut through the embarrassment that girls often feel about their changing bodies and to arm them with the knowledge they need to make smart choices. A comprehensive guide from head to toe, The Body Scoop for Girls covers the basics of puberty and beyond, including: •Breast development and nipple bumps •The decision to wait to have sex, and the benefits of waiting •Birth control •The lowdown on STIs •Eating Disorders •Depression and hormone imbalances •Grooming, from hair removal to hygiene products •Body piercings Writing in a funny and fresh, girl-to-girl voice, Dr. Ashton has created a totally up-to-date health book that speaks directly to young women and the unique pressures they face today. From a doctor who "gets it," The Body Scoop for Girls makes the road to womanhood an empowering one.

Think
Think

Author: Lisa Bloom

Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 418

ISBN-13: 1459614593

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Explains how women can break free from the dumbed-down culture of reality TV and celebrity obsession and instead learn to think for themselves and live an intellectual life.

Straight Talk
Straight Talk

Author: Sally Berkovic

Publisher: KTAV Publishing House, Inc.

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 9780881256611

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Writing in the first person to her daughters, Berkovic relates stories from her upbringing to reconcile the contradictions between the opportunities of modern life and the constrictions of Orthodox practice. Originally published as Under my hat by Joseph's Bookstore, London in 1997. The subtitle on the cover and spine reads "my dilemma as a modern orthodox Jewish woman." No indexing is included. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Parenting a Teen Girl
Parenting a Teen Girl

Author: Lucie Hemmen

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications

Published: 2012-08-01

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13: 1608822141

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It’s not easy to be a teen girl, and it’s definitely not easy parenting one. Parents everywhere struggle to respond appropriately to challenging behavior, hit-or-miss communication, and fluctuating moods commonly exhibited by teenage girls. More than previous generations, today’s teen girls face a daunting range of stressors that put them at risk for a range of serious issues, including self-harming behaviors, substance abuse, eating disorders, anxiety, and depression. Is it any wonder that parents are overwhelmed? Parenting a Teen Girl is a guide for busy parents who want bottom-line information and tips that make sense—and work. It also offers scripts to improve communication, and exercises to navigate stressful interactions with skill and compassion. Whether your teen girl is struggling with academic pressure, social difficulties, physical self-care, or technology overload, this book offers practical advice to help you connect with your teen girl. Parents and teens alike can enjoy a positive connection once common parent-teen pitfalls are replaced with solid understanding and strategies that work. In this book, you will learn how to: Maximize your teen’s healthy development Understand what underlies her moods and behavior Implement strategies for positive results Communicate effectively about difficult issues Enjoy and appreciate time with your teen daughter

A Catholic Teen's Guide to Tough Stuff
A Catholic Teen's Guide to Tough Stuff

Author: Jim Auer

Publisher:

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764811043

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This book addresses a broad range of issues that confront youth today, including relationship with self, relationships with peers, and relationships with parents and other adults. Each topic is treated with gentle wisdom and humour, with a common thread of Catholic faith as the source of strength and guidance.

Straight Talk with the Curvy Girls
Straight Talk with the Curvy Girls

Author: Theresa Mulvaney

Publisher: Straight Talk Scoliosis, Incorporated

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 287

ISBN-13: 9780988823105

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Straight Talk is comprised of everything you need to know when dealing with scoliosis- including personal accounts of nine teens and their mothers, medical interviews containing the latest trends in treatment, practical advise on bracewear fashion, preparing for medical visits, managing school needs, and much more.

Dare
Dare

Author: Becky Blalock

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2013-09-13

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13: 111874473X

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From a veteran Fortune 500 executive, how women can reach and succeed in top leadership positions Though women hold a majority of the managerial and professional jobs in the workforce, they occupy a mere 14% of C-suite positions at Fortune 500 firms. To break through this stubborn glass ceiling, women must learn to take bold steps when career-defining moments arise. During her 33-year career at Southern Company, a Fortune 500 utility company, Becky Blalock rose to become CIO in a traditionally male industry. Now she offers her own hard-won advice, as well as that of 28 top female executives, to show all aspiring women how to dare to reach the highest tier of leadership and C-suite positions. Includes advice and mentoring lessons from top women business leaders such as: Anna Maria Chávez, CEO of the Girl Scouts of the USA; Kat Cole, President of Cinnabon; Carol Tomé, CFO of Home Depot; Dr. Beverly Tatum, president of Spelman College, and Jeanette Horan, CIO of IBM, among many others Features straightforward, honest advice on gaining confidence, speaking up, finding mentors, learning to fail, building a network of allies, managing others, and more Written by pioneering business leader Becky Blalock, with a Foreword by Anne Mulcahy, former chairperson and CEO of Xerox Corporation Dare is must-needed guide for women everywhere, at every level, striving to develop the character, skills, and relationships that deliver greater success in the workplace.