{"product_id":"9780743418683","title":"The Wonder of Girls: Understanding the Hidden Nature of Our Daughters","description":"Michael Gurian, whose national bestseller \u003ci\u003eThe Wonder of Boys\u003c\/i\u003e presented a radical and enlightening view of parenting sons, now offers a groundbreaking approach to raising daughters. \u003cbr\u003e In \u003ci\u003eThe Wonder of Girls,\u003c\/i\u003e Gurian, himself the father of two girls, provides crucial information for fully understanding the basic nature of girls: up-to-date scientific research on female biology, hormones, and brain development and how they shape girls' interests, behavior, and relationships. \u003cbr\u003e He also offers insight into a culture mired in competition between traditionalism and feminism and a new vision that provides for the equal status of girls and women yet acknowledges their nature as complex and distinct from men. He explains what is \"normal\" for girls each year from birth to age 20; what developmental needs girls face in each stage; how to communicate effectively with girls; and how to cope with developmental crises such as early sexuality, eating disorders, parental divorce, and more. \u003cbr\u003e With personal insights, practical tips, real-life anecdotes, and accessible science, The Wonder of Girls creates a new parenting paradigm. Key elements include: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ea nature-based approach to why girls are the way they are \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe connection between the need for profound attachment and the physical and brain development of girls \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esupport for a girl's inherent need for intimacy \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etools to protect girls' self-esteem and emotional life \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea new approach to girls' character development and rites of passage. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e With this scientifically based developmental map of girlhood, Gurian equips parents with a comprehensive guide for raising daughters. Challenging our culture to examine and embrace a crucial piece of the puzzle missing thus far, \u003ci\u003eThe Wonder of Girls\u003c\/i\u003e elevates the dialogue on parenthood.","brand":"Atria Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47118337179888,"sku":"9780743418683","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780743418683_p0.jpg?v=1763628837","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780743418683","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}