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A Note to Readers

GROWING STRONG GIRLS is intended to offer research, experience, and strategies to help you connect with and journey alongside girls. It is not intended to be a replacement for professional medical advice. Anyone who is truly struggling needs and deserves guidance customized to their specific needs.

Holding children in secure connection includes listening to and honouring what makes them unique and what they need as they grow. This book is intended for readers who care for girls ages nine to fourteen, but with some modification, you will find that the ideas and activities facilitate connection with many age groups. Furthermore, everything in this book was conceived for girls with a variety of levels of ability, from different ethnic, cultural, and religious backgrounds, and who may have non-traditional gender identities. For the purpose of consistency, I use the pronouns “she” and “her” throughout. Language grows and shifts over time—though sometimes not as quickly as the pace of social change. The qualities strong girls possess will one day enable them to lead these evolving conversations about inclusivity.

I present true stories in this book but have changed all names and identifying details to protect the privacy of the individuals and families involved.

Lastly, I want to underline that it is the responsibility of adults to keep the children in their care safe. If you feel any child is in danger, or is endangering another, please take action immediately and seek professional help.