In this sane, highly engaging, and informed guide for parents of daughters, Lisa Damour, a Ph.D. and director of the internationally renowned Laurel School's Center for Research on Girls, draws on decades of experience and the latest research to reveal the seven distinct -- and absolutely normal -- developmental transitions that turn girls into grown-ups, including Parting with Childhood, Contending with Adult Authority, Entering the Romantic World, and Caring for Herself. Providing realistic scenarios and welcome advice on how to engage daughters in smart, constructive ways, Untangled gives parents a broad framework for understanding their daughters while addressing their most common questions.
Perhaps most importantly, Untangled helps mothers and fathers understand, connect, and grow with their daughters. When parents know what makes their daughter tick, they can embrace and enjoy the challenge of raising a healthy, happy young woman.
Untangled tackles common questions about teen girls, including:
Author | Lisa Damour Ph.D. |
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ISBN | 0553393057 |
Publication Date | Feb 9, 2016 |
Publisher | Ballantine Books |
Language | English |
Category | Gender Research, Parent / Child Relationships, Physical / Emotional Development |
Parenting Books Age | Teen |