assertiveness in adolescence

Offers advice to middle school girls about how to improve their self-esteem and learn to speak their minds, highlighting common situations, from dealing with parents and friends to handling bullies and crushes.

Suggests ways for girls to develop self-esteem and become assertive in the face of pressures from advertisers, family, and peers to have a "perfect" body.

Defines assertiveness, discusses its value, and offers strategies designed to help readers improve their assertiveness skills.

Offers advice on how to build self-esteem in order to deal with everyday problems and relationships in a positive and healthy manner.