The Girls' Guide to Growing Up
The Girls' Guide to Growing Up
	A friendly, reassuring and positive guide for girls as they approach puberty, explaining the changes that will happen to their bodies as they grow up and how these changes might make them feel. Covering everything from periods and breast development to body hair and personal hygiene, puberty and parenting expert Anita Naik addresses any worries that girls may have relating to what is 'normal'. She reassures readers and boosts their confidence, encouraging them to feel positive about the changes they will experience as they go through puberty. The book also includes lifestyle advice on topics like healthy eating and exercise, and information on how puberty affects boys.
	
	Topics covered:
	What is puberty?
	Your puberty timeline
	Breasts and bras
	Same age, different stage
	Skin changes
	Sweat, smells and personal hygiene
	Hair in new places
	Down there
	What are periods?
	The practical side of periods
	Coping with periods
	Sex explained
	Making babies
	New feelings
	Managing your moods
	Healthy eating
	The power of exercise
	Self-esteem and body image
	Privacy and your body
	Puberty for boys
	Boys have worries, too
 
                                     
                                     
                                     
                                         
                                         
                                         
                                         
                                         
                                         
                                         
                                         
                                         
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                         
                                         
                                         
                                 
                                         
                                                             
                                                             
                                                             
                                                             
                                                             
                                                             
                                                             
                                                             
                         
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                        