“Girls are born believing that they can do anything, but our media-driven culture of mixed messages and conflicting values can make growing up a confusing and risky business. And for parents, it is a daunting responsibility to raise confident, independent daughters while still keeping them safe. The authors address such complex challenges as: 1. peer pressure and evolving social roles, 2. emotional effects of physical changes, 3. moodiness, eating disorders, and depression, 4. the consequences of early sexuality, 5. the gender gap between girls and boys, 6. new research on ADD and ADHD in girls, 7. daughters and single parenting.”