Redefining Girly: How Parents Can Fight the Stereotyping and Sexualizing of Girlhood, from Birth to Tween

Melissa Wardys book reads like a conversation with a smart, wise, funny friend; one who dispenses fabulous advice on raising a strong, healthy, full-of-awesome girl.  Peggy Orenstein, author, Cinderella Ate My Daughter "This eye-opening tome is an absolute must-read." Starred review, Publishers Weekly "Taking on the medias widespread stereotyping and sexualization of childrenparticularly girlsadvocate Wardy offers a thoughtful, comprehensive guide to raising healthy, happy, confident children. She includes a savvy take on the consequences of princess culture, along with suggestions for gender-neutral toys, clothing, and parenting." Publishers Weekly, Best Books of 2014 If you seek direction for raising a self-confident child, let this book be your compass. Samantha Ettus, Forbes contributor and founder of Working Moms Lifestyle Redefining Girly is a bold and essential contribution to the discussion about todays too fast, too soon girl culture. Wardy applies the latest research on media literacy, sexualization, and marketing to everyday situations parents face and provides practical strategies they can enact right now to raise strong, caring, confident daughters and to change a culture that devalues them. Michele Borba, Ed.D., author of The Big Book of Parenting Solutions "If you have a girl, or are a teacher, you should absolutely read this book." Coming of Age in the Middle "Melissa Atkins Wardy writes with incredible insight, respect and honesty." The Tribune (Greeley, CO) "Redefining Girly is as interesting as it is educational, and Wardy provides parents with an easy, at times step by step guide on how best to respond to various scenarios relating to girlhood." Metapsychology.net Grounded in her own experiences as a mother and activist, Melissa Atkins Wardy offers honest and clear strategies to help girls define and decide what being a girl means to them. This is a vital guide for supporting girls as they navigate the rising tide of gender stereotyping. Deborah L. Tolman, professor of social welfare and psychology, Hunter College School of Social Work and the Graduate Centre, CUNY, and cofounder, SPARK