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A practical guide that helps teenage girls navigate the complexities of social life. It teaches how to recognize and maintain healthy friendships, identify toxic or harmful relationships, and deal constructively with conflicts. The book offers strategies for avoiding negative behaviors such as backstabbing and bullying while encouraging positive, supportive friendships.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Psychology/Social Psychology
Authors: Patti Kelley Criswell
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