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Princess Recovery

by Jennifer L Hartstein

Book Details

Publisher:Simon and Schuster
Published:2011-11-18
Pages:272
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

At two, she only wears dresses because she's a princess like the ones on TV. At six, she wants the trendiest, scantily clad doll because all her friends have it. At eight, she's begging for makeup because she wants to be pretty like the teen superstars. Your daughter has every opportunity to be independent and confident--if only you could help her tune out the rest of the world! But can you really deny your little girl dresses, cartoons, and friends until she is out of danger? Child and adolesce

Our Review

This parenting guide tackles the pervasive influence of princess culture and early sexualization on young girls, offering a practical roadmap for raising confident, independent daughters. Child psychologist Jennifer L. Hartstein addresses the real-world challenges parents face, from toddler dress-up demands to tween pressures for trendy dolls and makeup, providing strategies to counter harmful media messages without resorting to outright denial.

What sets this resource apart is its psychologically grounded approach that empowers parents to guide their daughters through these developmental stages, rather than simply banning popular culture. Hartstein’s method focuses on building a child's internal resilience and self-worth, making it an invaluable tool for any parent navigating the tricky terrain of modern girlhood. The book delivers a crucial message about fostering authentic identity in a world saturated with limiting stereotypes.

Themes

Family & Relationships

Subjects

Family & Relationships