Where Has My Little Girl Gone?: How to Protect Your Daughter from Growing Up Too Soon - Tapa blanda

"Tanith Carey swims against the tide in this brilliant "how to" book. She is not a lone voice - it's time we as parents stood up to the esteem-robbing barrage our daughters face. As a parent of three daughters I encourage all Mum's AND Dads to read this book." Carrie Grant, TV Presenter "Well-researched and sensitively written, this is both an important book - and a very useful tool for parents." Dr Linda Papadopoulos, author of Home Office Review on the Sexualization of Girls

Can you protect your daughters from growing up too soon? How can you make sure they are confident about themselves? Can you combat the Lolita Effect? From every angle, our little girls are being bombarded with unhealthy messages about looks, sex and femininity, which they are simply too young to understand. Even primary school aged girls feels pressured to conform to a thin, 'sexy' ideal, and this leads to a rise in self-destructive behaviour in that age group, ranging from eating disorders and self-harming to anxiety and low self-esteem. This practical guide for parents will enable you to protect and develop your daughter's self-esteem, and to channel her towards positive female role models, toys and pastimes. Packed with tips from experts, this book will enable your daughter to cope with the world she lives in.