Offers advice to help parents guide teenage girls to recognize and reject perfectionist messages that lead to self-doubt, unfulfilling relationships, and fears of failure, and teach them self-compassion, how to take healthy risks, and the importance of finding support.
Odd Girl Out was an instant bestseller on first publication. It has now been revised and updated for a new generation of girls with new material on cyberbullying and the dangers of life online.
How to Help Girls Move Beyond Impossible Standards of Success to Live Healthy, Happy, and Fulfilling Lives
The book explores the conflict young girls face between traditional expectations and modern pressures, highlighting how an unrealistic standard of success can undermine self-worth and well-being. Through insightful analysis, it addresses the challenges of navigating these competing ideals, making it an essential read for understanding contemporary issues affecting girls today.
The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls (Revised, Updated)
This updated edition of a bestselling book addresses the critical issue of bullying, incorporating new insights on cyberbullying and strategies to empower girls in navigating online dangers. Authored by a leading expert, it offers practical advice and resources to foster resilience and promote healthy interactions in both real and virtual environments. The revisions reflect contemporary challenges and provide relevant tools for parents, educators, and young women.
Exposes the myth of the "Good Girl," freeing girls from its impossible standards and encouraging them to embrace their real selves
Focusing on the often-overlooked issue of female bullying, this updated edition by Rachel Simmons delves into the complexities of social dynamics among girls. It provides readers with effective strategies to address and navigate bullying both in real life and online. As a renowned educator and expert, Simmons aims to foster understanding and resilience in the face of these challenges, continuing the vital conversation sparked by the original publication.
Die Autorin beschäftigt sich mit der verborgenen Aggressionskultur, die sich in Beziehungen zwischen Mädchen z.B. in nichtkörperlicher Gewalt oder nonverbalen Gesten äussert, und mit den verheerenden Auswirkungen, die Ausgrenzung, Schweigen und Intrigen auf die Opfer haben können.
