Odd Girl Out

The definitive resource for parents of young girls - revised and updated with new material on cyberbullying and helping girls handle the dangers of life onlineWhen Odd Girl Out was first published in 2002, it became an instant bestseller and ignited a long-overdue conversation about the hidden culture of female bullying. Today, the dirty looks, taunting notes, jealousy and social exclusion that plague girls' friendships have gained new momentum in cyberspace; we need fresh, innovative strategies to help our girls come through it all.In this revised and updated edition, internationally recognised educator and bullying expert Rachel Simmons gives girls, parents and educators proven techniques for navigating social dynamics in person and online, as well as brand new classroom initiatives and step-by-step parental suggestions for dealing with conventional bullying. Reinforced by up-to-the-minute research and real-life stories, Odd Girl Out will provide solutions to the most pressing issues facing girls today.'This is the book we have been waiting for. It's a wake-up call to all of us who care deeply about girls' development' Susan Wellman, founder of The Ophelia Projectwww.rachelsimmons.com