This is GP, TV doctor and This Morning's resident doctor, Dr Zoe Williams one-stop guide to growing up for girls age 9-13.
The debut book from GP, author, media medic and This Morning's resident doctor, Dr Zoe Williams, this is a one-stop guide to growing up for girls aged 9 to 13.
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This is GP, TV doctor and This Morning's resident doctor, Dr Zoe Williams one-stop guide to growing up for girls age 9-13.
The debut book from GP, author, media medic and This Morning's resident doctor, Dr Zoe Williams, this is a one-stop guide to growing up for girls aged 9 to 13.
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NHS GP and This Morning's resident doctor, Dr Zoe Williams, explains 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 girls ride the rollercoaster more smoothly. Covering everything from periods, hormones and body changes to self-care, healthy relationships and talking about your mental health with confidence. With friendly, easy-to-understand information, myth-busting advice and fun illustrations, this is a positive, celebratory guide to puberty and growing up. Content includes:- What is puberty, what happens and how you might feel- What are periods and why we have them- Body hair, breast development and personal hygiene- What happens to the boys? - Healthy eating, body confidence and exercise- Wellbeing, self-care and positive mental health - Hormones and healthy relationships - A sensitive, age-appropriate introduction to sex, consent and privacy- Online safety, social media and cyber bullying- Case studies of amazing and inspiring women Packed full of advice, tips and reassurance, Dr Zoe equips young girls with the knowledge they need to flourish and thrive in today's world. LONGLISTED for the SLA's Information Book Awards 2024 'Informative and empowering, perfect for my daughter Betsy, and all girls growing up in today's world' - Denise van Outen'A book that every girl needs to grow up happy, healthy and thriving' - Holly WilloughbyCritic Reviews
You Grow Girl! is a useful, delightful and all out fabulous book by Dr. Zoe Williams... The illustrations are colourful and engaging and show the glorious diversity of girls everywhere. Every girl will feel herself represented and considered through this wonderful book. -- Becky Goddard-Hill Emotionally Healthy Kids Blog
About the Author
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.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
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