For mothers who are reeling from the rockiness of an ever-changing adolescent, or struggling with a relationship that's deteriorating by the day, here is encouragement, reassurance, and great advice. "I'm Not Mad, I Just Hate You " discusses the social, emotional, cultural, and psychological issues that can lead to mother-daughter conflicts. It offers illuminating and very recognizable case studies, and demonstrates how mother-daughter friction during adolescence can actually empower girls by teaching them invaluable skills. By providing mothers with much-needed encouragement and...

Help has arrived Today's teen girls are experiencing unparalleled pressure to be popular, stay thin, look good, excel in school, and shine in extracurricular activities. They hide their unhappiness, ignore chronic exhaustion, and blame themselves for their struggles because they think: (1) stress is simply the price of getting into the "right" college, and (2) they're the only ones who can't handle the pressure. But stress is taking an enormous toll, and by the time girls get to college they are in worse psychological shape than ever before. STRESS SUCKS A GIRL'S GUIDE TO MANAGING SCHOOL,...