It’s no secret that teen girls have secrets. Most teen girls struggle with some feelings of low confidence, rejection and depression and many will look to unsafe sex, drugs and alcohol for comfort. What’s a parent to do? Carrie Silver-Stock, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., is a teen expert and founder of www.GirlsWithDreams.com – a meeting place where girls are encouraged to dream big!
Carrie Silver-Stock has recently released, Secrets Girls Keep: What Girls Hide (& Why) and How to Break the Stress of Silence. Secrets Girls Keep is an honest approach for teen girls and their parents, looking at the scary issues they face and the secrets they keep with advice on overcoming low self-esteem. Many teen girls contributed to the book that is chock-full of tips.
Secrets Girls Keep shares the personal stories of other girls as they share their secrets, showing the reader that she is not alone in her struggles. Each chapter tackles a separate issue that is relevant to teenage girls today along with stories and seven tips they can use to overcome those issues. Silver-Stock helps girls think for themselves, explore their own feelings and gives them ways to open dialogue with parents, teachers and others. Topics include:
• Feel beautiful without going on a crash diet
• Navigate the ups and downs of dating
• Make and keep good friends
• Deal with school (the social scene and the grades)
• Handle funky family stuff
• Phone and Internet safety and social media
Valery Amador, Daily Venus Diva -- Daily Venus Diva.
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