Intended for middle and high school girls to write their personal and private thoughts, this fun journal inspires teens to discover and celebrate their unique selves. Creatively organized by a mother and daughter team, it is jam packed with black and white graphics, quotes, wonderful illustrations, charts, and writing prompts. The varied topics include dreams/goals, smile exercises, body wonders, stress reduction, perceptions about friends and family members, female role models, personal fashion style, and much more.

Journal prompts and accompanying information show girls how to:

Celebrate inner strengths and attributes
Manage stress
Appreciate their physicality
Develop realistic expectations for growth and appearance
Think critically about media messages
Modify perceptions and attitudes
Improve body acceptance with age appropriate, non-judgmental fashion tips
Discover inspirational and empowering role models

CONTENTS:

Introducing Me – See who you really are inside!
Stress! – See what stresses you out and find some tools for managing those stressors – your very own stress-busting Relaxation ATM!
Body Wonders – See and appreciate all the things your body can do!
How I’ve Grown – See what’s normal and healthy just for you: no more growing pains!
The Message – See thru all the “hype” and turn yourself into a REAL investigative reporter!
No Body’s Perfect – That’s the Beauty of it! – See the beauty that’s uniquely you!
Attitudes are the Forerunners of Conditions – See how you have the power to influence your reality!
Perceptions – See how your eyes can fool you!
Playing Dress-up – See that you don’t have to change to fit the clothes; you can change the clothes to fit and flatter you!
Role Models – See that you can gain great inspiration from the people you admire!
A Better Way to Look – See how your view is changing as you journey through your journal!

REVIEWS:

“What an exceptional tool for our young women and I am looking forward to seeing how we can collaborate so your dreams can be realized and ours - to support those affected by eating disorders and be a catalyst for change. The journal you and your daughter developed is incredible and getting it into schools and the hands of our youth – powerful.  Again, thank you so much; you two are truly doing some incredible work in your community!”
— Tracy L. Kahlo, Vice President National Eating Disorders Association