Having kids is a challenging endeavor in itself, but bringing up girls in today's world can be especially difficult. The Everything Parent's Guide to Raising Girls gives you the information and resources you need to raise happy, healthy daughters from birth to adolescence. Well-known parenting expert Dr. Erika breaks down what you need to know. From the differences between boys and girls to boosting their confidence and self-esteem to social and school issues, The Everything Parent's Guide to Raising Girls prepares you for: Handling tantrums, bad moods, and potty training Dealing with social issues at school such as cliques, bullies, and peer pressure Coping with puberty and menstruation Addressing the issues of drinking, smoking, drugs, and sex Enforcing rules and disciplinary action With The Everything Parent's Guide to Raising Girls, you will raise a wonderful daughter and develop a close relationship to last a lifetime. Erika V. Shearin Karres, Ed.D., author of Mean Chicks, Cliques, and Dirty Tricks, is a well-known parenting expert and lecturer who has won numerous Outstanding Educator awards. Dr. Erika was honored by the Governor of North Carolina with the state's highest civilian honor, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, and by the Governor of Kentucky with that stateís highest civilian honor, the Kentucky Colonel, for her work in education. Rebecca Caperton Rutledge, Ph.D., B.C.F.E., B.C.F.M., is the author of The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Depression. A board-certified psychologist who specializes in family therapy and individual therapy for children and adolescents, she has experience as a court-appointed psychologist and has maintained columns for several psychology publications, including Your Health, Memphis Women's Journal, and the Shelby Sun Times.

Author: Shearin Karres, Erika V.
Author: Rutledge, Rebecca
Publisher: Adams Media
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: The Everything Parent's Guide To Raising Girls: A Complete Handbook to Develop Confidence, Promote Self-Esteem and Improve Communication
Pages: 00304 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2008-12-18
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781605502724
Category: Family & Relationships : Parenting - Child Rearing