Something I wanted to share with mums of teen girls

[AliBaby]

Hi girls,

I dont have a teenager (will one day and to be honest I think it will be one of the scariest part of raising children!!!) but I wanted to share with you a book that my mum bought for me when I was a teen.

It is called 'Girlosophy- A soul survival Kit'' and is written by Anthea Paul. She has other books as well, but 'Girlosophy' is the best one. I still look through this book as it covers so much in life and being a girl growing into a woman.

It has the most amazing pictures/photography in it and such inspirational messages about all things from being a girl, life, purpose, love, beauty, healing, energy, awareness, growth, spirit, hope and being a woman.

To some it may sound a bit like a self help book. It is not set out in this way but it does serve the purpose.

Maybe next time you're in a book shop you can have a flick through it. I know my gf's always look through it when they come over as it sits under my coffee table, not just now but also when I was 15, etc.

There is a website as well on the books that might give you a better idea of waht they are about. Just google "girlosophy".

It really helped me through my teen years.

Hope it can help any of your teen girls as well.

[echidna]

There are a few other popular teen survival guide type books out there. Off the top of my head I can't remember the titles. I think Kaz Cooke wrote one and Kathy Lette maybe? I can't remember

I kinda want to get one, but my DD is only 2, perhaps I better wait until she's older!

[storm]

Thanks Alibaby, I might have a look for my "wonderful" 14 y/o!!

[Mumma2three]

I've got Girlosophy waiting in the bookshelf! I've read two lately myself (in preparation) called "Princess *****face syndrome" and "Queen bees and wannabees". both very good for parents of teens and pre-teens!!

[Inertia]

Nice - seems there is a whole website on it now. Will definitely check it out. My 12yo (going on 20 - or so she thinks) will no doubt benefit from some impartial guidance.

[KimB]

Will definitely check it out!!!!! My 14y/o is going to drive me batty. Not only am I going to have problems with my 14 y/o but my 10 y/o son is getting there as well. Am reading "Raising Boys" atm and it is really helpful too.

[tiggerandpooh]

The one by Kaz Cooke is Girl Stuff and is great. I agree Alibaby Girlosophy is great. My daughter has both of these books.

For the mumma bears - Celebrating girls, which I have read, and found to be life changing, and Embracing Persophone by Virginia Beane Rutter (I'm searching for a copy of this one!) Embracing persophone is aimed in particular at the relationship between teenage girls and their mothers.

oh its a fun filled time isnt it.

[Michelle25]

Hi girl's...Ebay is always a great place to look for book that are hard to find in the shop's,just watch out for postage...can be a bit much sometime's.I have found some great book's on there.Hope this help's,
Michelle