Girl time : a mother-daughter activity book for sharing, bonding, and really talking

by Nuanprang Snitbhan

Paperback, 2016

Publication

Imprint: Boulder, Colorado : Shambhala, 2016. Responsibility: Nuanprang Snitbhan, PsyD. OCLC Number: 921821736. Physical: Text : 1 volume : vii, 143 pages : illustrations, workbook pages ; 23 cm. Features: Includes bibliography.

Call number

RTP / Snitb

Barcode

BK-07877

ISBN

9781611803044

CSS Library Notes

Description: The preteen years are a transitional time for girls, when their behavior and attitudes can change radically, seemingly from minute to minute. It can be a rocky time for mothers and their daughters. One moment, your daughter is a child clinging to you and wanting to be cuddled, and the next she's a gum-snapping teenager-in-training, full of attitude and sass, pushing you away. But it is during this time of change that girls begin to be vulnerable to the messages they get from peers--and society--and they really need their mother's attention and guidance. aaaaGirl Time is a fun and accessible workbook of fifteen structured exercises that will help mothers and their preteen daughters (roughly ages 9-12) connect, spend quality time together, share stories and experiences, and learn mindfulness techniques that they can use in daily life and in difficult moments. Girl Time creates a safe space and structured environment for daughters and moms to talk about emotions like sadness and anger, stress and anxiety, and boredom and issues like body image, food, and school worries. In each exercise, mother and daughter will explore the topic first separately and then together, through writing, drawing, and dialogue. The author takes a gentle, mindfulness-based approach that can be easily applied in myriad other situations. Snitbhan also includes a breathing practice at the end of each exercise.

Table of Contents: A note to daughters and their moms
Let's be mindful
Let's talk about feelings
Observe the pleasant feelings
Observe the not-so-good feelings
Let's observe boredom
Let's observe our worry
Let's talk about when life is blue
Let's observe our anger
Let's talk about stree
Let's train our brain
Let's relax
Let's plant the seeds of positive thinking
Let's exercise
Let's eat
Let's talk about having a positive self-image
Let's spread kindness
Final words
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Physical description

vii, 143 p.; 23 cm

Description

The preteen years are a transitional time for girls, when their behavior and attitudes can change radically, seemingly from minute to minute. It can be a rocky time for mothers and their daughters. One moment, your daughter is a child clinging to you and wanting to be cuddled, and the next she's a gum-snapping teenager-in-training, full of attitude and sass, pushing you away. But it is during this time of change that girls begin to be vulnerable to the messages they get from peers--and society--and they really need their mother's attention and guidance. Girl Time is a fun and accessible workbook of fifteen structured exercises that will help mothers and their preteen daughters (roughly ages 9-12) connect, spend quality time together, share stories and experiences, and learn mindfulness techniques that they can use in daily life and in difficult moments. Girl Time creates a safe space and structured environment for daughters and moms to talk about emotions like sadness and anger, stress and anxiety, and boredom and issues like body image, food, and school worries. In each exercise, mother and daughter will explore the topic first separately and then together, through writing, drawing, and dialogue. The author takes a gentle, mindfulness-based approach that can be easily applied in myriad other situations. Snitbhan also includes a breathing practice at the end of each exercise.… (more)

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Original language

English
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