Fathers Raising Daughters (NZ Author/Topic) (Large Print)

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Why do girls giggle so much? Why does everything have to be pink? Why are they so scary once they hit puberty? How can I stop her from marrying an idiot? All this and more is revealed, with some surprising conclusions about what we think we know about the differences between girls and boys, and taking a few bulls by the horns along the way. With practical examples and case studies to help all fathers raising girls, theres particular comfort for single fathers worried about the lack of women in their daughters lives. Whether youre a dad, a harassed grandparent, or a guardian raising girls who may not be your daughters but are your girls all the same, this books for you. And mums will find it handy as well. If you want effective strategies instead of platitudes, real solutions instead of catch-phrases, and a book with chapters on What dads want, Girl-talk: communicating with the other side, Mean girls - the new cult of bitchiness, Every dads nightmare: sex, drugs, and parties, Puberty - its not as scary as it seems and How to be a cool dad, then welcome to the real world of raising girls.