| a message from Debra, author of My Feet Aren't Ugly, about building self-esteem in teenage girls |
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The trick is in what one emphasizes. We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same. - Carlos Castaneda
I was a teenage girl too...
For me, maybe like some of you, being a teenager was anything but pleasant.
From anxiety about school, friends, peer pressure, family life, not
liking – or even knowing – who I really was, to worrying
about not fitting in, my teen years were filled with feelings of confusion,
frustration and self-doubt.
Hey Parents: I’ve also been a parent of 2 teenage girls, and I understand how tough these years can be. With drugs, casual sex and suicide on the rise, we have every reason to be concerned for our teen’s welfare. How can we stay connected to our teen so that they feel safe exploring their feelings with us? When they are faced with important issues, how can we encourage them to come to us with their questions?
Our goal is to help our teens develop the self-confidence they need
to make good decisions for themselves. With my 20 plus years of self-development
and the book I have written for teenage girls on
self-esteem, I have helped many parents and teenagers go through
this period with greater ease and understanding.
So this is for you! My Feet Aren't Ugly, A Girl's Guide to Loving Herself From The Inside Out. It’s a journal and handbook for teen girls. I hope it offers encouragement, fresh ideas, and insight to become satisfied and confident with who you are on your journey to adulthood.
Journal Your Woes Away
Mean Girls
A Quiz for You: Do You Have
Good Friends?
Self Reliance and Independence:
Giving Our Teens the Ultimate Gift
Are we training are teens to
be great deceivers?
REAL Beauty?
Doves Self-esteem Campaign
I want this video on my Web Site so parents and teens can see how important it is to explain to our daughters that the women in the magazines and on billboards aren’t REAL. Watch videos
Spirited Youth is a organization for and about teen girls, founded by Debra Beck in 2005. Its mission is to help young girls have a better sense of who they and make better decisions in all areas of life by learning how to love themselves and becoming empowered with self-esteem. Learn More...
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| Moonbeam Award: Bronze Metal Winner for Best First Book Young Adult, Non-Fiction |
USA Book Award: Winner in the Young Adult, Non-Fiction Category |
Nautilus Silver Book Award: Winner Young Adult, Non-Fiction |
"Being a teenager is already very mind-boggling; having someone to help us help ourselves along the way is something we can all appreciate and welcome... Read this entire review at iCUBED: Webzine for Thinking Teens
"...an excellent gift book..." Read this thoughtful review at Curled Up With a Good Book
"...an endearing, inspirational handbook for girls in their early teens..." Read complete review at Reader Views Kids
4 Stars from Teens Read Too... "This is a self-help, interactive book designed to help girls love all aspects of themselves..." Read more at Amazon
Read a review on Debra's book by a 14 year old at Flamingnet Book Blog
Podcast at Alisa's Education Talk with teen mentor Debra Beck