Italy Down Under

ght-provoking book psychologist and parenting author Gisela Preuschoff considers the important issues for parents who are raising girls today. These include how to Understand the key emotional and physical aspects of girls’ development from babyhood to adolescence Appreciate the emotional and behavioural differences between girls and boys – and what they mean for you Realise the importance of having a close bond with your daughter Recognise the importance of fathers to daughters Understand how self-esteem can reduce your daughter’s fears Choose a girl-friendly school Keep your daughter on track during the turbulent teenage years Gain practical understanding of your daughter from birth through to the teenage years. Counter the negative messages girls receive about their place in society Using a warm and conversational approach similar to Steve Biddulph’s Raising Boys Gisela Preuschoff communicates in an accessible way to parents injecting her own experiences as a mother. The book also includes stories from the experiences of Australian families and encourages parents to recognise their daughter’s special talents [...]