Author : Kelli Dunham
Publisher : Turtleback Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 19,21 MB
Release : 2013-07-09
Category : Adolescence
ISBN : 9780606320702
Discusses the physical and emotional changes associated with puberty in boys and suggests ways to ease the adjustment to these changes.
Author : Dr Emily MacDonagh
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,26 MB
Release : 2022-01-06
Category :
ISBN : 9780702310966
A reassuring, fact-packed book for girls on what to expect when growing up. From Dr Emily MacDonagh, OK! magazine's popular Health and Parenting Columnist.
Author : Davida Hartman
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 46,82 MB
Release : 2015-03-21
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1784500380
The Growing Up Guide for Girls is a one-stop guide for young girls on the autism spectrum explaining all they need to know about puberty and adolescence. The pre-teen and teenage years are a bumpy time when bodies change, emotions are high and peers are developing at different paces. Using simple, literal language and delightful colour illustrations, this book explains the facts about body changes such as growing hair in new places, periods, wearing a bra and keeping spots away! It gives cool tips on what makes a real friend, what it means to have a crush on somebody, and how to stay safe online. Most importantly, it explains that every body is beautiful and unique and encourages young girls with autism to celebrate difference! Perfect preparation for the teenage years for girls aged 9-14.
Author : Sophie Elkan
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 50,64 MB
Release : 2018-04-19
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1472943759
'Wise and kind' - Sali Hughes 'Every young teen needs this book' - Nadia Sawalha 'Brilliant, accessible, sensitive and funny' - Emily Maitlis 'Funny, kind and wise' - Daisy Buchanan Going through puberty? Thinking about puberty? Worried about growing up? This book is for you! Puberty isn't just about what's going on in your body, but also your brain, your emotions and the world around you. Knowledge is power! All the information you need is here, plus advice, wisdom and lots of questions from girls like you: - Body-basics (like breasts, spots and periods) - Life's big mysteries. Is how you look important? Is a crush ever wrong? Is it bad to be jealous of your friends? - Clear, empowering info on emotions, sex, sexuality and gender - Staying safe and having fun online - Plenty of space for your own notes and doodles
Author : Karen Gravelle
Publisher : Bloomsbury USA Childrens
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 15,53 MB
Release : 2017-06-20
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 161963662X
This bestselling, essential illustrated guidebook for adolescent girls is a trusty friend that can help girls feel confident about this new phase of their lives. What is my period exactly? Do I need to see a doctor? What does it feel like to wear a pad? What if I get my period at school? Karen Gravelle and her fifteen-year-old niece, Jennifer Gravelle, have written a down-to-earth and practical book that answers any questions you might have about your period, from what it is and what it feels like, to how to choose pads and tampons, to how to talk to your parents about it. The Period Book will help guide you through all the physical, emotional, and social changes that come with your period, as well as related issues like dealing with pimples, mood swings, and new expectations from friends and family. Debbie Palen's funny and sympathetic cartoons ease the confusion and exasperation you might feel, and celebrate the new sense of power and maturity that your period can bring.
Author : Charlotte Markey
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 14,48 MB
Release : 2020-09-10
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1108718779
It is worrying to think that most girls feel dissatisfied with their bodies, and that this can lead to serious problems including depression and eating disorders. Can some of those body image worries be eased? Body image expert and psychology professor Dr. Charlotte Markey helps girls aged 9-15 to understand, accept, and appreciate their bodies. She provides all the facts on puberty, mental health, self-care, why diets are bad news, dealing with social media, and everything in-between. Girls will find answers to questions they always wanted to ask, the truth behind many body image myths, and real-life stories from girls who share their own experiences. Through this easy-to-read and beautifully illustrated guide, Dr. Markey teaches girls how to nurture both mental and physical heath to improve their own body image, shows the positive impact they can have on others, and enables them to go out into the world feeling fearless
Author : Anita Naik
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 51 pages
File Size : 21,72 MB
Release : 2017-07-13
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 152636087X
Bestseller in 'Books on Self-esteem and Self-reliance for Young Adults' Amazon category in the UK, May 2024 "... this book is a MUST if you have a growing girl." - online customer review "Some things are super scary especially for a 9-year-old but reading this together, I felt, let her know that she could talk to me about anything." - online customer review "It has everything a girl needs to understand their body and mood changes as they experience this new stage of their lives." - online customer review "A very gentle and friendly guide to growing up." - online customer review "The illustrations are all child-appropriate and the level of detail is set just right." - online customer review "Opens the door for conversations about the changes they are and will be going through." - online customer review A sensitively written, friendly guide to growing up, specifically aimed at younger girls. A friendly, reassuring and positive guide for girls as they approach puberty, explaining the changes that will happen to their bodies as they grow up and how these changes might make them feel. Covering everything from periods and breast development to body hair and personal hygiene, puberty and parenting expert Anita Naik addresses any worries that girls may have relating to what is 'normal'. She reassures readers and boosts their confidence, encouraging them to feel positive about the changes they will experience as they go through puberty. The Girls' Guide to Growing Up also includes advice on topics such as body image, self-esteem and how puberty affects boys, and has an age-appropriate section on sex and reproduction. Contents include: - What is puberty? - Your puberty timeline - Breasts and bras - Same age, different stage - Skin changes - Sweats, smells and personal hygiene - Hair in new places - Changes down below - What are periods? - The practical side of periods - Managing periods - Sex explained - Making babies - New feelings - Managing your moods - Healthy eating - The power of exercise - Self-esteem and body image - Privacy and your body - Puberty for boys - Boys have worries, too
Author : Karen Gravelle
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 18,56 MB
Release : 2017-06-20
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1681197952
“A useful and readable guide to puberty for boys.” -School Library Journal Part manual, part older brother, this accessible guidebook from Karen Gravelle, the author of the perennial bestseller The Period Book, will empower adolescent boys with honest answers to all of their questions about what's really going on down there. With 150,000 copies sold, this definitive illustrated guidebook to puberty--now updated with brand new content relevant to today's kids--is the perfect companion for boys and parents seeking information about growing up and their changing bodies. The book addresses physical and emotional changes boys might expect, discusses what puberty is like for girls, and prepares readers to make smart choices about sex. Written in consultation with preteen boys, this guide offers a supportive, practical approach, providing clear and sensitive explanations of common experiences. This revised edition features new sections on: - body image and confidence - sexual harassment and consent - using social media safely Complete with funny and informative interior illustrations from Robert Leighton, the updated edition of What's Going on Down There? will give boys the facts they need to feel confident about this new phase of their lives.
Author : Margaret Blackstone
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 10,64 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780152056797
A guide for girls explaining both the physical and psychological aspects of puberty.
Author : Sandra Byrd
Publisher :
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 11,8 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780764227523
Prepares girls to become teenagers in a Christian manner.
