From BooklistFrom clinical studies to mainstream media, the problem of girl aggression has been the subject of growing concern, but most of the recent focus has been on middle- and high-school students, not on elementary-school girls. Thats part of the problem, argue the authors of this reassuring guide that offers practical tips and personal anecdotes aimed at alleviating female relational aggression in the critical early grades. In each chapter, the authors, both developmental psychologists, illustrate how adults can guide girls through a four-step process to identify and deal with tough social situations. Throughout, boxed activities for educators, parents, and girls themselves give the title a highly interactive, proactive feel, and an appended section suggests ways that adults can apply the same techniques to their own lives. More than just invaluable advice about preparing girls to cope with bullying, gossip, and friendship riffs, these are empowering strategies for adults to communicate and connect with their daughters while they are at a highly receptive age and to help them develop resilient self-esteem before they hit the middle-school jungle. --Gillian Engberg "Little Girls Can Be Mean offers useful strategies and tools to help parents empower their daughters from the earliest ages." ---Rachel Simmons, bestselling author of Odd Girl OutAbout the AuthorMichelle Anthony, M.A., Ph.D., is an expert in developmental psychology and a columnist for Scholastic's Parent and Child magazine.Reyna Lindert, Ph.D., is vice president and cofounder of Wide-Eyed Learning and a certified parent educator.Emily Durante has been narrating audiobooks for over ten years and is also an AudioFile Earphones Award-winning audiobook director. She has been acting since the age of seven and has performed in a number of stage productions at the professional, collegiate, and regional levels. what is the topic of a book Little Girls Can Be Mean: Four Steps to Bully-Proof Girls in the Early Grades
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Good practical approachBy Sara ZaskeThis is a good resource for those social problems girls come across. I like that it advises helping your girl help herself rather than taking over. My only criticism is that the examples are a bit tame and limited. Still their 4 step process and suggestions are very helpful. I highly recommend it.5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. GREAT TEACHER RESOURCEBy B. WurmAlthough this book appeared to be geared towards parents, it provided numerous "teacher tips" that appear to be extremely beneficial for dealing with bullying among girls in the classroom. I also see many of the techniques contributing to the creation of a positive, supportive environment for all students, both male and female.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good information, I like it so farBy Learned the Hard WayI bought this book, but couldn't find time to read it so I got it in Audible to listen to in the car. Good information, I like it so far. For the audio version only--the narrating is a bit odd. At first, it sounded like one of those mechanical voices on automated telephone lines. I'm not sure if it was the equipment it was recorded on or what but it took a little while to get used to.