It is worrying to think that most girls feel dissatisfied with their bodies, and that this can lead to serious problems including depression and eating disorders. Can some of those body image worries be eased? Body image expert and psychology professor Dr. Charlotte Markey helps girls aged 9-15 to understand, accept, and appreciate their bodies. She provides all the facts on puberty, mental health, self-care, why diets are bad news, dealing with social media, and everything in-between. Girls will find answers to questions they always wanted to ask, the truth behind many body image myths, and real-life stories from girls who share their own experiences. Through this easy-to-read and beautifully illustrated guide, Dr. Markey teaches girls how to nurture both mental and physical heath to improve their own body image, shows the positive impact they can have on others, and enables them to go out into the world feeling fearless

An easy-to-read, evidence-based guide to body image for boys aged 12+, tackling exercise, nutrition, social media, mental health and more.

Discusses how to see beyond the trends and "ideals" in physical appearance and discover real beauty.

Abstract: This book is a comprehensive guide to women's health and fitness that answers questions on preventing and treating injuries, proper diet, comfortable clothes, safe running, controversial drugs, and the effects of exercise on menstruation, menopau se, and pregnancy. This sourcebook speaks to the unique medical problems of the woman athlete, whether she's running a mile or a marathon, swimming, cycling, surfing, shooting hoops, playing softball, or just taking country walks. Topics include: what and when to eat; preventing and treating injuries; choosing contraceptives; keeping fit during pregnancy; choosing the sport that's best for you; and achieving peak performance.

A comprehensive look at the basic financial and management aspects of money-making businesses for children.

Comprehensive in scope and practical in execution, this guide includes strategies, examples, assessment methods, workshop outlines, and handouts for clients. Choate (counselor education, Louisiana State U.) and her contributors focus on both short-term and long-term solutions as they address body image, managing conflict and anger, cognitive models to improve self-esteem, women's college experiences, life balance for working women, intervention against sexual assault, and intimate partner violence. Especially interesting is their approach to counseling women about spirituality. Unlike many counselors, they allow for the positive influence of organized faith and for individual perceptions and choices within a range of faiths or combinations of faiths. They also give online and print resources for every topic.