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You already know a lot about caring for your body. You eat your veggies, try to get enough exercise and sleep, and use soap when you need to. But did you know that a little care and keeping are great for your mind and spirit, too? This book is full of expert know-how and fun ideas to help you bounce back from any setback, focus on what matters and tune out the rest. You''ll learn to find calm inside, connect better with friends and family, truly enjoy the world around you�and be the happy YOU you''re meant to be.

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Stacey Johnson5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase "It is a great book, I want more Smart Girl''s Guide books!" - My 9-year-old daughter Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2020 Ever since Santa brought my daughter a Smart Girl''s Guide book, she has been asking for more. She isn''t really into American Girl dolls, but she really likes the stories, especially the Julie books. For her birthday, she got this. It is an amazing book!!! It''s about staying... See more Ever since Santa brought my daughter a Smart Girl''s Guide book, she has been asking for more. She isn''t really into American Girl dolls, but she really likes the stories, especially the Julie books. For her birthday, she got this. It is an amazing book!!! It''s about staying focused, being calm, and all the other mind/spirit stuff. She''s been reading this nonstop and even was telling me a little bit about the book - like how multi tasking is bad for your brain. There is also some fun quizzes. If you visit my profile (click my name above) you will see that I have reviewed 2 other Smart Girl''s Guide books recently. That is because my daughter loves them and I love them too! I think this is suitable for ages 9-12. I think this book should probably wait for ages 8 and under. Maybe you could give this to an 8-year-old, if she is an avid reader and is interested in these topics and guide books. I will definitely give this to my daughter''s 7-year-old little sister when she is old enough and can understand it better and can read better.

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👇🏻Right down there! 65 people found this helpful Helpful Report Amazon Customer5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase 💓 Sweet book Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2019 My girl appreciates how relatable this book is and between pages I will sometimes hear her say, “Tell me about it sister!” 💓🥰 my precious girl, glad I purchased it for her 9th Bday. She is not alone in her feelings, as there are inserts written by girls (included in the... See more My girl appreciates how relatable this book is and between pages I will sometimes hear her say, “Tell me about it sister!” 💓🥰 my precious girl, glad I purchased it for her 9th Bday. She is not alone in her feelings, as there are inserts written by girls (included in the text); That has been refreshing, reassuring to her. We started out reading it together and that has helped me too so that I can reference the book to her when she is being “emotional.” GODSPEED MAMAs ❤️ 36 people found this helpful Helpful Report Sharlene5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase A must for all girls to read! Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2019 I’ve been reading several of these books to my daughter in the hopes of helping her reach a higher emotional intelligence and survive the drama of tweenagehood. These books are beautifully written with amazing tools and psychology behind them. I have recommended them to... See more I’ve been reading several of these books to my daughter in the hopes of helping her reach a higher emotional intelligence and survive the drama of tweenagehood. These books are beautifully written with amazing tools and psychology behind them. I have recommended them to every mother I know. I would have loved to have had these growing up. They have done an amazing job of simplifying personal developmental concepts that most kids don’t have access to until much later in life usually. I love the idea of investing in my daughters soft skills and helping her exceed on life through more then just what they teach you in school. 13 people found this helpful Helpful Report Amazin' Customer5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Great Book for Parents & Girls Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2021 I purchased this book on Kindle for my 9 yr old daughter. It covers periods, boys, acne, bullying, hair, hygiene, maybe a little more. I think the book is right on track and am glad it''s split up for younger and older girls. I read it by myself first and then had... See more I purchased this book on Kindle for my 9 yr old daughter. It covers periods, boys, acne, bullying, hair, hygiene, maybe a little more. I think the book is right on track and am glad it''s split up for younger and older girls.
I read it by myself first and then had her read it alone, telling her to let me know if she had any questions.
The main question she had was "why did you have me read this? I''m too young for this stuff."
My answer was "I made you read it because nobody ever talked to me about those things or gave me a book, so I didn''t know what was happening when I was your age. I just wanted you to know these things are going to happen to you and how to handle them when they do".

Then I had her read more books in the American Girl Series until she couldn''t tolerate them. Because that''s what moms do, right?

Hope someone finds this review helpful. 7 people found this helpful Helpful Report Ms. Bohemian5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase These books help validate preadolescent emotions Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2017 My introspective 11 year old loves this book. It''s filled with common sense advice for pre-adolescent girls who are going through that "awkward stage", when it can be a challenge to navigate social groups, and cliques at school. I have read several of the... See more My introspective 11 year old loves this book. It''s filled with common sense advice for pre-adolescent girls who are going through that "awkward stage", when it can be a challenge to navigate social groups, and cliques at school.
I have read several of the other "self help"books by American girl, and I also love this whole series. 45 people found this helpful Helpful Report Tonilynn Martin5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Our family has read these books for years. I ... Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2018 Our family has read these books for years. I have raised all my kids with these incorporating them into our homeschool curriculum. I also send them as gifts to other family members. 20 people found this helpful Helpful Report Bellas_Mom5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Excellent addition to the Care and Keeping of You family of books. Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2018 Another treasure in the American Girl "Care and Keeping of You" series. I read these with my daughter so that she can ask questions and we can talk about the content together. I also read ahead to make sure I feel comfortable with the subject of each chapter before... See more Another treasure in the American Girl "Care and Keeping of You" series. I read these with my daughter so that she can ask questions and we can talk about the content together. I also read ahead to make sure I feel comfortable with the subject of each chapter before we read together. She is 9 and some subjects are a little advanced for her so I save them for later. It''s been a wonderful way to discuss important topics from a neutral standpoint without either of us having to bring up sensitive subjects out of the blue. 9 people found this helpful Helpful Report Amazon Customer5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Ideal for tweens. Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2018 I wish this book had been available when I was raising my own daughter, but I''m happy to share it with some young friends: a neighbor and a niece. Lovely "Happiness Habits," all written in the perfect tone for the target age group. Along with the delightful illustrations,... See more I wish this book had been available when I was raising my own daughter, but I''m happy to share it with some young friends: a neighbor and a niece. Lovely "Happiness Habits," all written in the perfect tone for the target age group. Along with the delightful illustrations, it''s a sweet and practical guide for girls that will help them on their journey toward the teenage years. Very well done! 4 people found this helpful Helpful Report

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Claire, UK5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Would recommend. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 17, 2018 Bought for my 11year old daughter, she dips in and out of it from time to time. She suffers some anxiety. The book is re-assuring and gentle. Not an essential book by any means but I do think access to this sort of reading can help build self-esteem and self-awareness....See moreBought for my 11year old daughter, she dips in and out of it from time to time. She suffers some anxiety. The book is re-assuring and gentle. Not an essential book by any means but I do think access to this sort of reading can help build self-esteem and self-awareness. Would recommend. 10 people found this helpful Report Blessed5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase great book Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 12, 2018 great book - im reviewing it now before giving It to my 8.5y.o daughter. So far the book seems very readable and engaging, and lots of lovely messages and ways for managing typical issues. 6 people found this helpful Report Mrs. L. J. Dunn5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Great little book. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 15, 2019 A really good little book for young tweens. Not too complicated or deep. Helped my 10yr old when she was struggling with SATS etc. 2 people found this helpful Report A Newman3.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Good book but has mature themes Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 16, 2020 Turned out to be quite ‘american’. Also some of the content was quite mature. Mentioned puberty so my daughter who is 10 was a bit young for it. Report Ana garcia5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Helpful Reviewed in Canada on May 5, 2019 What an awesome book. My daughter loved it and she applied to her life some of the thigs she learned all on her own. Report

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