"Survive and Thrive" is a complete, straightforward, easy, and inclusive guide to support and motivate teen girls on their brave path to adulthood. It covers all the emergency topics, including sensitive subjects like love life, menstruation, or dealing with moments when going gets really tough. The focus of the book is personal development and building a diverse and healthy image of the world through understanding how it works and why it works this way.
Get to know the eight most common challenges of growing up to face them with confidence:- Identity: Recognize, accept, and appreciate yourself and your feelings to be self-sufficient and know what you want.
- Relationships: Manage your changing connections with friends and family.
- Love: Meet your love life with heads on and be patient when it is still to come.
- Independence: Learn skills to deal with adult hurdles like a pro.
- Taking care: Know how to take care of your body and your mental health to be fit and happy.
- Menstruation: Understand the "down there" process and use it for power.
- Money: Budget, earn, save, invest, donate, and know how to live a simple life.
- Education, Job & Career: See the difference between the three, understand your purpose, and advocate for your future!
While concepts in the book are grounded in psychology and neuroscience, complicated topics are explained in plain, conversational language, with clear text structure, vivid examples, and simple activities to put the new knowledge to work.
If you're looking for a gift for a boy or something less gender-specific, check out "Decide and Solve" from the same series. It is an insightful and practical reading for teens to help them make responsible choices and solve problems with confidence.