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"Cyber-bullying can be worse than being picked on in school. Like when a girl tries real hard to make me feel bad about myself. Doesn''t she know how much that hurts?"—Tanya, 13"I don''t know any girls that don''t hurt other girls in some ways. Why? Because life is tough for girls."—Angela, 14"Some girls try to intimidate and threaten you on Facebook. It''s their way to get attention. I just don''t want to play their game."—Jennifer, 15Cliques. Snobs. Facebook stalkers. Twitter twits. Gossip. MySpace brats. Name-calling and showing off. Let''s face it—the girl world is tough!Mean Chicks, Cliques, and Dirty Tricks, 2nd Edition is your ultimate survival guide to backstabbers and bullies both in school and online. Girl guru Dr. Erika talked to more than 1,000 teen girls just like you to help you understand what makes mean chicks tick. She features smart strategies and powerful tools, such as:FYI: The real lowdown on the different types of mean chick behavior—what causes it and what you can doAwesome quizzes: Designed to help you figure out where you stand with the mean chicks and how you can make real changesFab fixes: Hey, even a cool chick like you can feel down every now and then—these are quick pick-me-ups for any bad dayCool quotes: Wit and wisdom from women who fought their battles years ago—and came out on topReal Answers: Restore kindness and courtesy at your school and online Loaded with helpful advice and true stories from girls who fought back against teasing and cyberbulling, Mean Chicks is the only book you need to feel strong, confident, and triumphant.

Raising a girl in today''s world is more complicated than ever. How do you help your daughter navigate through her world of school cliques, confusing media messages, and pressures to be a "good girl"? Newly revised and updated, this guide gives you smart and comprehensive advice on the trials and triumphs of raising a daughter. Parenting expert Dr. Erika Shearin Karres prepares you for every stage, including:Handling tantrums, bad moods, and potty trainingDealing with cliques, bullies, and peer pressureCoping with puberty and menstruationKeeping up with texting, social media, and online relationshipsAddressing the issues of drinking, smoking, drugs, and sexEnforcing rules and disciplineDr. Karres shows you how to raise your girl with ease, skill, and confidence even in today''s challenging world!

Boys - who can figure them out? Do they like you or not? Why are they mean when their friends are around and nice when they''re by themselves? What''s the deal?If you don''t have the slightest idea - you''re not alone! But don''t fret - Crushes, Flirts, and Friends reveals the honest truth about boys, boyfriends, and relationships. With the low-down on Geeks, Bad Boys, Go-getters, and Princes, you''ll learn to navigate Guy World with smarts and style.Inside, you''ll find:Boy Watch: the real skinny on which guys to choose and which guys to loseBoy Sizzlers: awesome checklists to help you choose a prince and avoid the toadsOh-Boy Meter: real girls tell-all about their relationshipsBoy Secrets: private thoughts and confessions, straight from the mouths of real boysAnd more!Complete with quizzes and real-world advice, Crushes, Flirts, and Friends is the only guide you need to understand the mind-boggling world of boys.

Bullies. Cliques. Peer pressure. Teenage girls have had enough! Mean Chicks, Cliques, and Dirty Tricks is the first book to give teenage girls the lowdown on everyday issues in today''s tough girl world, from gossip to gangs. Girl guru “Dr. Erika” has talked to more than 1,000 girls about the major issues in their lives and compiled lots of fun and useful information to help smart girls empower themselves against mean chicks:First Facts - breaks down the attitudes and symptoms of mean chicksCool quotes - offers advice and real-life lessons from girls around the globePop quizzes - helps determine who could be targets of mean-chick behaviorPower points - fun sayings and proverbs from smart people to give girls hopeRx - advice to help girls remedy bad situationsWith amazing facts and awesome attitude, Mean Chicks, Cliques, and Dirty Tricks helps teenagers gather the girl power they need to survive and thrive!

The tools you need to foster a positive, supportive relationship with your daughter!   Raising a confident, self-assured girl in today's world is complicated, but it can be done--with the help of The Conscious Parent's Guide to Raising Girls. Inside, you'll find the strategies you need to help your daughter navigate through her world of school cliques, confusing media messages, and pressures to be a "good girl." With smart, comprehensive advice on the trials and triumphs of raising a daughter with patience, this concise guide explains how you can:Deal with cliques, bullies, and peer pressureCommunicate effectively and sensitively with your daughterStrengthen self-image, resist peer pressure, and promote self-esteemBuild emotionally healthy relationshipsRebecca Branstetter, PhD, and Erika V. Shearin Karres, EdD, provide you with the information and support you need for parenting with mindfulness, flexibility, and resilience. You'll be able to create a calm and centered emotional environment for raising well-adjusted, confident girls.