Customer Reviews
Nothing new here 
2005-02-25
This book does not stray an inch from the usual 'Raising Daughters: For Dumb***es' formula, which consists of the following:
1) Pop-science involving the brain and hormones is used to 'confirm' the most banal stereotypes about females. If you've heard the ones about how they are supposedly all more 'empathetic' and 'relational' than males, you have heard the basic premise of this book. The author even mentions something about how she believes that stereotypes 'usually hold truth'.*
2) The sort of trite parenting advice that was once called 'common sense' but is now called 'marketable'. Plenty of tiresome and unenlightening 'real-world examples' are used as padding to make up for the book's lack of anything that can be called substance.
* Indeed -- but only if one doesn't bother to look any further.
In short: don't be a sucker. Hopefully this review will be of help.
a must read 
2003-05-01
A must read for anyone raising or working with young girls. And if you think this book is phenominal, don't pass up an opportunity to hear her speak. She'll knock your socks off!!!
Exploring Feminine Mysteries 2002-09-03
We're privileged to have Dr. Deak's experience in the
crucible of girlhood, an educator/psychologist in the public
school system, to inform us of the facts and superstitions of
young 'femaleness'.
We're presented with current neurological theories of the
chemical differences between boys and girls and given
numerous ways of accomodating these differences.
Examples are varied and there's a clear delineation of the
needs and cultural conditions that today's young woman is
presented with.
This is an important work for all parents, including the parents
of boys. I feel that we're aided in a more conscious form of
child-raising through the ideas laid out here and may find
that a more positive impact is made on this future generation
as a result of our implementing them.
You Go Girl! 2002-08-06
I truly enjoyed this practical, funny, touching and true guide to parenting girls from a real expert. She really knows how to keep your attention with real stories and get her point across with humor and detail. We can all learn how to help our girls grow up to be the women we all wanted to be.
Finally--Sensible Advice in Readable Form! 2002-08-05
Those of us who are parents/relatives, educators, or mentors of girls have become increasingly aware of the difficulties that young women face as they mature from the stage of irrepressible confidence to the insecurities of adolescence and young adulthood. And while girls do walk a constant balance beam, tilting back and forth between doing and being too much or too little, the adults in their lives are right there behind them--wondering whether they should under-react or over-react. But one thing is certain--they are reacting, often out of panic or the need to control the uncontrollable!
JoAnn Deak is there on the balance beam with us all. Thanks to her experience in schools and expertise as a counselor, she presents comprehensible insights regarding physical and psychological issues, along with memorable anecdotes and solid advice to help us approach the complexities rationally. When we have finished reading, we know more about the girls and how best to support them. And we also understand more about ourselves.
I've been waiting for such a book for a long time!
Brilliant, a authoritative reference 2002-08-01
Mary Pipher told us about the problems girls face in Reviving Ophelia; now in Girls Will Be Girls, JoAnn Deak gives us the solutions. In a work thats as relevant and important as Raising Cain, Deak offers a comprehensive road map to the many emotional and physical challenges girls of all ages face in todays changing world. Renowned for her knowledge of what makes girls ages 6 to 16 tick, Deak brings together stories and lessons from more than 20 years as a school psychologist, and introduces original concepts as a framework to help parents better understand their daughters.
Great pearls of wisdom for parents of daughters! 2002-07-22
No matter how much you think your daughter will always tell you everything, think again. Even I can recall a few times while growing up, where I either kept something from my mother, or did something without her knowing. Even if you think you have a great relationship with your daughter, all you can do is teach her right from wrong and hope she follows through.
In the book, "Girls Will Be Girls," readers will find themselves absorbing so much information! If you have a daughter, you will get answers to some sticky situations, find solutions to some difficult problems, and learn how to learn more about your daughter and what she is going through in her life. Each chapter includes very helpful "Pearls for Parents and Pearls for Girls," which are truly great "pearls" of wisdom.
MyParenTime.com highly recommends the book, "Girls Will Be Girls" - it's a joy to read (not only if you have a daughter), informative, and will guide parents and their daughters on how to make the most of their relationship :).
