Ana Homayoun is a nationally recognized counselor and consultant specializing in strategies for junior high and high school students. The founder and president of Green Ivy Educational Consulting and the author of That Crumpled Paper Was Due Last Week, she is a frequent writer and lecturer on adolescent issues.
"An essential book...The Myth of the Perfect Girl challenges
both girls and the adults who care about them to deeply reflect on
the most important issues girls will face as they reach their full
potential."
—Rosalind Wiseman, author of Queen Bees and Wannabes
"Whether you're the parent of an adolescent girl or a savvy young
woman yourself, the insights in this book could just change your
outlook — and make the turbulent teen years a little less of a
pressure-cooker. Ana Homayoun is the counselor, expert, and friend
every parent — and girl — needs."—Michele Borba, Ed.D., author of
The Big Book of Parenting Solutions "Offering fresh insights
and vivid examples, Ana Homayoun makes sense of the enormous
pressures facing girls today. More important, she shows what
parents and educators can do to help girls navigate these
turbulent years with confidence and purpose. A great addition to
the field."—Michael Gurian, Author of The Wonder of Girls"A smart,
funny and engaging study on how to give girls the tools to figure
out what they really want - and how to get it. A must-read
for girls, mothers, educators and anybody who wants to understand
half the population."—Susan Shapiro, author of Unhooked: How to
Quit Anything and Only as Good as Your Word "As our
society grapples with who we want and need females and males to
grow up to be, it is no surprise that our girls and boys are
confused about what is expected of them. The Myth of the Perfect
Girl dives deep into how this is unnerving our girls. A must read
for all parents, educators, psychologists and girls
themselves."—Dr. Louann Brizendine, Founder/Director UCSF Women's
Mood and Hormone Clinic, and author of The Female Brain and
The Male Brain"Many seemingly disconnected forces in society are
placing unfair burdens on girls growing up today, as well as on
their parents. Gratefully, Ana Homayoun, poignantly spells
out what’s going on, how it’s affecting our girls, and how grownups
can help them negotiate the minefields. Everyone who cares
about the wellbeing of girls should read The Myth of the Perfect
Girl."—Diane E. Levin, Ph.D., Professor of Education, Wheelock
College, and co-author of So Sexy So Soon
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