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A smart girl's guide equips young readers with tools to nurture genuine friendships and recognize the warning signs of toxic relationships. The book blends psychological insights with everyday examples, offering strategies to manage fights, recover from hurt, and resist negative behaviors such as backstabbing and bullying. Emphasizing the importance of peer support and self‑respect, it helps girls choose companions who build each other up, fostering lasting, positive friendships.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Psychology/Social Psychology
Authors: Patti Kelley Criswell
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