Everyday I am faced with something else to discuss with my daughter, and my one rule of thumb when deciding if it's necessary or not? Do I wish my mother had, or was I glad that my mother did, discuss this with me.
While my Mom did a pretty good job raising me there are some things I wish I had known that I didn't. Number one- getting fitted for a bra. We never did that. I think I was 25 and with my BFF the first time I found and bought a bra that fit me properly. But you know- there are things we, as Moms, just don't think of because we are too busy making sure everyone eats and has clothes that are clean. So, for those times I am thankful for Discovery Girls and their Discovery Girls' Middle School Survival Guides
.I browsed each of these books before my twelve-year-old said "Mom can I take those to bed?" Of course I let her and I haven't seen them since. That could be because she has a loft bed and I'm just not climbing up there, but usually when she's done with a book it lands with a thud on the floor and scares the crap out of my husband and me, but there have been no thuds. I think it's because each little vignette or story deals with a different situation that a middle-schooler may or may not encounter but at least it won't be completely foreign to them if it does happen, and this is why-
Discovery Girls', is an award-winning magazine aimed at tween girls, and they have produced four books packed with real-world practical advice. The books deliver their best strategies so girls can successfully deal with friendship troubles, embarrassing moments, life's toughest problems, body issues, school pressures and much much more. All of the books reinforce the power of girls to overcome disappointment, develop positive images about themselves, seek the right kind of help, talk to their parents and learn how to grow from failures.
Friendship Hardship shows girls how to deal with their toughest friendship problems plus how to make (and keep!) good friends Sticky Situations is all about the best ways to deal with more than 70 of life's trickiest situations and most embarrassing moments. Ask Ali: All the Advice You'll Ever Need gives girls sound advice on school, boys, family, friends and more, all from Discovery Girls' very popular columnist, Ali. My Worst Day is packed with amazing true stories...girls like you share their struggles and help you through your most difficult times.
I am comfortable sharing these with my daughter and I think you will be too. And I have a set to give away! Just comment on this post between now and Sunday, November 11 at 11:59 pm for a chance to win your own set of Discovery Girls' Middle School Survival Guides
. That's right one simple comment. Below. And you can share these lovely books with a middle school girl in your life, and then make a note to have her fitted properly for a bra. Preferrably sometime before she's 25.Disclosure: I was given a set of the Discovery Girls Middle School Guides to review as well as a set to giveaway. All opinions expressed are mine and mine alone. Comment below to enter by Sunday, November 11 at 11:59 p.m.
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