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Learn moreAs experts in developmental psychology and each a mother of
three, Dr. Michelle Anthony and Dr. Reyna Lindert began noticing an
alarming pattern of social struggle among girls as young as five,
including their own daughters. In today's world, it is likely that your
daughter has been faced with bullying and friendship issues, too—and perhaps you're at a loss for how to guide her through these situations effectively. Little Girls Can Be Mean is the first book to tackle the unique social struggles of elementary-aged girls, giving you the tools you need to help your daughter become stronger, happier, and better able to enjoy her friendships at school and beyond.
Dr.
Anthony and Dr. Lindert offer an easy-to-follow, four-step plan to help you become a problem-solving partner with your child, including tips and insights that girls can use on their own to confront social difficulties in an empowered way. Whether your daughter is just starting grade
school or is already on her way to junior high, you'll learn how to:
- OBSERVE the social situation with new eyes
- CONNECT with your child in a new way
- GUIDE your child with simple, compassionate strategies
- SUPPORT your daughter to act more independently to face the social issue
Michelle Anthony, M.A., Ph.D., an expert in developmental psychology, is mother to three young children, two girls and a boy. She is a certified K-3 teacher and president and cofounder of Wide-Eyed Learning, a company devoted to facilitating communication and learning between parents and children. She is also a columnist for Scholastic's Parent and Child magazine. She holds a B.A. in education from Brown University, an M.A. in child studies from Tufts University, and a Ph.D. in developmental psychology from the University of California at Berkeley. Michelle lives in Centennial, Colorado.
Reyna Lindert, Ph.D., is an expert in developmental psychology and mother to three young children, two girls and a boy. She is a certified parent educator and vice president and cofounder of Wide-Eyed Learning. She holds a B.S. in human development and family studies from Cornell University, and an M.A. and Ph.D. in developmental psychology from University of California at Berkeley. Reyna lives in Beaverton, Oregon.
Emily Durante has been acting since the age of seven, performing in a number of stage plays professionally, in the community, and at the college level. Other performance credits include commercial and industrial voice work, educational live theater, and singing telegrams. She has been narrating audiobooks for over ten years. Her titles include the Midnight Twins trilogy by Jacquelyn Mitchard, Casting Off by Nicole R. Dickson, Impossible and Locked Inside both by Nancy Werlin, and Smooth Talking Stranger by Lisa Kleypas. She has also directed audiobooks, including the Earphones Award-winning performance of Heaven's Keep narrated by Buck Schirner. Emily resides in the Philadelphia area with her husband and two children.