Raising Girls by Steve Biddulph

Steve Biddulph’s Raising Boys was a global phenomenon. The first book in a generation to look at boys’ specific needs, parents loved its clarity and warm insights into their sons’ inner world. But today, things have changed. It’s girls that are in trouble. Steve includes many of the world’s leading voices on girls’ needs and makes their ideas clear and simple, adding his own humour and experience through unforgettable stories. Even the beautiful and moving illustrations, by Kimio Kubo, provide unique and moving glimpses into the inner lives of girls. The five stages of girlhood Right from the Start - becoming loved and secure (birth to 2) Learning to Explore - building an adventurous girl (2-5) Other People! - teaching her to get along without going along (5-10) Finding Your Soul - your deep down self is what makes you strong (10-14) Embracing Adulthood - your life, and death, are in your hands (14-18)