self-esteem in adolescence

Discusses how sports can positively influence the lives of girls during the adolescent years, and features profiles of some of the world's most famous female athletes including Rebecca Lobo, Mia Hamm, Gabrielle Reece, and Jackie Joyner-Kersee.

Looks at the problems and pressures facing adolescent girls, and suggests how to help them develop into self-assured young adults.

Looks at the problems and pressures facing adolescent girls, and suggests how to help them develop into self-assured young adults.

Offers parents advice on how to help adolescent girls cope with common problems of puberty, sexuality, body image, food and weight issues, and relationships.

The author relates, in graphic form, her experiences after she injured her two front teeth and had to have surgeries and wear embarrassing braces and headgear, all while also dealing with the trials and tribulations of middle school.

A collection of writings by girls of various races, religions, and socioeconomic backgrounds, ages twelve to eighteen, in which they discuss a wide range of topics relevant to their lives, including body image, boys, politics, parents, school, sex, and others.

Looks at the problems and pressures facing adolescent girls, and suggests how to help them develop into self-assured young adults.

Discusses the relationships between girls and their families, the gender issues that affect these relationships, and ways girls can develop their own identities.

Presents the results of a three-year inquiry into the lives of satisfied women who have achieved success in their careers, identifying the factors that inspired these women to pursue happiness in their jobs, and offering advice to parents on how to best encourage young daughters.

Offers fifty-two interactive life lessons designed to help girls feel valued for their talents, personalities, and abilities, in order to heighten their aspirations and reach their full potential.