You Grow Girl!: The Complete No Worries Guide to Growing Up

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'A book that every girl needs to grow up hoppy, healthy and thriving' - Holly Willoughby NHS GP and This Morning's resident doctor, Dr. Zoe Williams, is here to explain everything girls need to know about puberty - plus lots more. Growing up is exciting, but it can also be a strange and confusing time. This book will help you can ride your rollercoaster more smoothly! We'll cover the usual things such as periods and body changes, but also equip you with the knowledge you need to flourish and thrive in today's world, from self-care and recognising healthy relationships to talking about your mental health with confidence. Packed with easy-to-understand information, myth-busting advice and fun illustrations, this is the ultimate growing-up guide for girls aged 9+ who want to feel empowered, informed and positive about becoming the very best version of themselves. Content includes: - Looking after your body, from healthy eating and hygiene to body confidence and exercise - Mental health awareness, self-care and hobbies - Managing relationships, from family and friends to crushes - A sensitive, age-appropriate introduction to sex, consent and privacy - Navigating the online world, including social media, bullying and cyber safety - Case studies of amazing and inspiring women 'Informative and empowering, perfect for my daughter Betsy, and all girls growing up in today's world' - Denise van Outen

Dr. Zoe Williams MBBS, DRCOG and MRCGP is a practicing NHS GP and media medic. Zoe is currently one of the resident GP's on ITV's popular daytime show 'This Morning' in addition to presenting for the BBC's 'The One Show', 'Horizon' and 'Trust Me I'm a Doctor'. Her strength lies in sharing knowledge with the viewing public, specialising in debunking the confusing world of medicine, in a warm, down to earth and straightforward manner. Her broadcast career has seen become a household favourite as one of the country's most trusted doctors. Outside of the surgery, Zoe is a National Advisor for Public Health England and is a clinical advisor to the Royal College of General Practitioners. She is also a director and founding member of the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine. In 2017, Zoe founded the non-profit organisation Fit4LifeCIC, which aims to have a positive and long term impact on young people who have the most challenging lives. The organisation helps these youngsters to create their own physical activity programmes to improve not only their health, but also their wellbeing and enhancing their life aspirations. Zoe regularly contributes to Fabulous, Marie Claire and The Sun. She has worked with number of brands in the health, beauty and lifestyle space and recently joined forces with Estee Lauder as one of the faces of their Breast Cancer Campaign, leading the country in a nationwide online self-check.