Dr. Susan's Girls-Only Weight Loss Guide is a book all adolesent girls should read. It is not a book that teaches girls about scary diets or dangerous methods of losing weight. It informs girls about big issues like eating disorders and tells them how they can be avoided in easy-to-understand language. It also provides good tips for staying healthy (not thin!) and includes weight and body stories from real teenage girls. A must read book!
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Dr. Susan's Girls-Only Weight Loss Guide
(2006, Non-Fiction - Advice, Written by Dr. Susan Bartell)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 11; suggested age 11. -
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Common Sense says
Authentic, helpful guide for girls and parents.
updated 07.04.08
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for Ages 11 and Up
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About Dr. Susan's Girls-Only Weight Loss Guide
Parents need to know that this book was written as a resource for parents and as a guide for adolescent girls who struggle with weight issues. This is not about diets or quick fixes; Dr. Susan acknowledges the sudden changes to the body caused by puberty and genetic factors. She offers ways for parents to support without micromanaging, discusses how emotions play a role in what we eat, and offers alternatives for teens who don't like exercise.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the title and cover art. Why did the author put "weight loss" in the title, instead of focusing on health? Would you have been as likely to pick it up if the girls on the front had been heavier? The book might help families talk about sensitive issues, from individual weight struggles to the family diet and how family members can be supportive of each other's bodies.
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