Great for parents and teenagers: Secrets Girls Keep *Giveaway* closed*

When I was pitched to do this Review, I knew I had to do this as a mother and someone who kept many secrets from my parents as a teenager Even Though My Kids have not hit Teenage Years yet.  A new AP poll out today finds that “s e x ting” is common among young people: You Can read more HERE

The poll is a great tie-in to the holidays as parents consider buying their teens cell phones which are secret keeping tools that allow them to “s e x t.” In fact, cell phones are one of “The top 3 most dangerous gifts parents will give their teen daughters this season” as identified by Carrie Silver-Stock, M.S.W., L.C.S.W who, as a counselor, witnessed teens “s e x ting” and addresses the problem in her new book, Secrets Girls Keep.

Teen expert and founder of www.GirlsWithDreams.com, Carrie Silver-Stock, M.S.W., L.C.S.W was a master secret-keeper herself. As a teenager who suffered from depression and anorexia, Silver-Stock understands the stress that comes from protecting a secret. Her mission is to shed light on this issue for parents and create a global movement where girls support each other.

Girls love secrets. In fact, teen girls are trapped by a cult of secrecy. It is as part of this cult that so many girls hide their depression, eating disorders, pregnancies, and sexual relationships.  Many parents have thought about or might be purchasing a cell phone, computer, or webcam for their daughter this holiday season, which can aide girls in hiding their secrets.

In her new book, Secrets Girls Keep: What Girls Hide (& Why) and How to Break the Stress of Silence Books, she looks at the scary issues girls face and the secrets they keep as a result. An honest approach for teenage girls and their parents with advice on overcoming low self-esteem, Silver-Stock shares the personal stories of other girls, showing them they are not alone in their struggles. Each chapter tackles a separate issue that is relevant to teenage girls today along with tips they can use to overcome them.

Silver-Stock is a mom of two and is also the author of the award-winning book, The Powder Box Secrets. She lives near St. Louis, Missouri. www.CarrieSilverStock.com

This book is a must have for any Parent and teen! Our secrets help us, hurt us, and sometimes even haunt us beyond high school.  Secrets like:

I hate the way I look.

My boyfriend yells at me.

I’m cheating my way through chemistry.

I lost my virginity and regret it.

I sent a text message about my friend that wasn’t true.

I went to a party and didn’t tell my parents.

Each chapter tackles a separate issue that is relevant to teenage girls today along with stories and seven tips they can use to overcome those issues.  The chapters cover just about any problem teen girls come across:  Beauty, Boys, Friends, Family, School (Now and Beyond), Cyber Savvy, and Tough Stuff.  Silver-Stock helps girls think for themselves, explore their own feelings and gives them ways to open dialogue with parents, teachers and others.

I know how hard it was being a teenager but Technology and things have changed so much over the years and teens are now facing more issues than ever before. I urge anyone with a teen girl to pick this book up today!

WIN IT: One Lucky Winner will win a copy of this must have book!  Please go over to http://www.carriesilverstock.com/ and tell me something that you have learned and why you feel this book would be good for you.

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