ISBN:
9781071807545
Language:
English
Pages:
1 online resource (289 pages)
Edition:
2nd ed.
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als
DDC:
305.23082
Keywords:
Girls-Psychology
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Self-esteem in adolescence
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Self-confidence
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Parenting
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Interpersonal relations
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Interpersonal communication
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Self-esteem in adolescence..
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Self-confidence..
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Parenting..
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Interpersonal relations..
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Interpersonal communication
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Girls-Psychology..
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Abstract:
Be the caring and positive force that girls need Social media, friendships, dating culture, academic pressures, bullying, self-concept, fear of failure… These are just a few of the complex challenges facing adolescent girls. In a world that is changing rapidly, it can be difficult to know how to foster effective communication and provide authentic support for the girls that we teach, parent, mentor, and coach. The newly updated edition of Girls Without Limits offers relevant insights and concrete strategies that will help you: Understand the unique challenges girls face, including relationship troubles, social and academic pressures, disrespect and harassment, body image, academic and career choices, and becoming leaders Teach girls the skills they need to safely and confidently navigate social media and other evolving technologies Empower girls with the skills they need to establish healthy and supportive relationships, build a strong sense of self, and develop the confidence they need to confront negative societal expectations and make healthy, positive decisions.
Abstract:
COVER -- TITLE PAGE -- COPYRIGHT PAGE -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- PREFACE -- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS -- ABOUT THE AUTHOR -- CHAPTER 1 - WHAT'S REALLY GOING ON FOR GIRLS, AND HOW CAN WE HELP THEM? -- CHAPTER 2 - STREAKS, LIKES, FOLLOWERS, AND FRIENDS: THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN GIRLS' LIVES -- CHAPTER 3 - BEING A GIRL TODAY IS HARD: GENDER ROLES, BODY IMAGE, AND CONFIDENCE -- CHAPTER 4 - MEAN GIRLS: DEALING WITH DRAMA AND RELATIONSHIPS -- CHAPTER 5 - RELATIONSHIPS, DATING, AND COERCION: DEVELOPING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS IN AN AGE OF SEXTING, SWIPING, AND SNAPPING -- CHAPTER 6 - "LIGHTEN UP," "I WAS JUST JOKING," "BOYS WILL BE BOYS," AND OTHER STUFF GIRLS HEAR: ADDRESSING DISRESPECT AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT -- CHAPTER 7 - LOOKING OUT FOR THE GIRLS: IDENTIFYING AND PREVENTING SEXUAL VIOLENCE -- CHAPTER 8 - THE PRESSURE TO BE PERFECT: STRESS AND COPING IN AN AGE OF PERFECTIONISM AND HELICOPTER PARENTS -- CHAPTER 9 - ACADEMIC OR INSTAGRAM INFLUENCER?: WHY GIRLS FEEL THEY HAVE TO CHOOSE -- CHAPTER 10 - WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?: HOW STEREOTYPES ARE HOLDING GIRLS BACK -- CHAPTER 11 - CEOS, POLITICIANS, AND SUPERINTENDENTS: BUT WHERE ARE ALL THE FEMALE LEADERS? -- CHAPTER 12 - WHAT GIRLS WANT -- CHAPTER 13 - WHAT GIRLS NEED -- REFERENCES -- INDEX.
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