Claire Mysko Livres

You've heard it all before: Get good grades. Keep your room clean. Wear the right clothes. Try new extracurricular activities. And why don't you have a boyfriend? All these demands can be mind-boggling! What's a girl to do? Girls Inc. Presents: You're Amazing! is a guide to help you deal with the amount of pressure you endure to be "perfect." In this fun and enthusiastic, not-your-mother's book, you'll get advice on not-so-easy topics, including how to: Deal with stereotypes and cliques Figure out the best way to balance school and a social life Navigate the crushes and dating world Find a place in your family Packed with guidance from older teens, female role models, and activities from Girls Inc., this fun to read book is truly a guide to being your very best-and happiest-self.

“How much weight will I gain—and how fast can I lose it?” “Will my partner still want to have sex with me after watching the birth?” “How do I handle the know-it-alls and judges?” “Will I end up wearing Mom jeans forever?” While people may say you’re glowing, many expectant women feel like they’re growing, grappling with concerns about how pregnancy and motherhood will affect their bodies, sexuality, and self-esteem. This journey, while miraculous, raises a host of legitimate worries. Beauty activists Claire Mysko and Magali Amadei provide essential insights into what to expect from your changing body during pregnancy and beyond. Drawing from candid interviews with over 400 individuals and their own experiences, they address the myths, challenges, and insecurities faced throughout this transformative time. Readers will learn to trust and appreciate their changing bodies, recognize the pitfalls of Hollywood’s unrealistic portrayals, and shift focus away from the scale. They offer strategies for managing raging hormones, tackling skin changes, and understanding when body image concerns become extreme. With honest confessions of women’s fears and practical advice, this guide empowers women to embrace their bodies, their identities, and their roles as mothers.