Comments on: The Body Scoop for Girls

By: Chandler

Chandler — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:36:05 +0000

This sounds like a great book. I work with high school girls fairly often, and one thing I noticed is that they're often more likely to open up about personal things and ask questions when there's a neutral party to talk to (since I'm not their mom or their regular teacher, I'm more likely to just listen than lecture them on issues like sex). And that's what this book feels like; it seems like it would be a great resource not only for moms but for teenage girls, since it offers information without getting preachy. Thanks for the recommendation!

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:27:55 +0000

Thanks for the tip. It sounds like one I'm definitely going to need to get.

By: Loralee and the gang...

Loralee and the gang... — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 02:08:26 +0000

If YOU learned more about these issues from this book, I am sure that there are many more of us moms – or all females in general – that can be better informed about female issues. I think I will find and read both of these books.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:16:12 +0000

That sounds like a terrific book! What a great resource.

By: Tiffini

Tiffini — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 23:18:47 +0000

Hmm, I'll have to read that one. Anything sex-related was a very taboo topic in my household. At least with my mom anyway. And, as a teenage girl, I certainly wasn't going to approach my dad with any questions I had! And, it wasn't that she wouldn't talk about it, it was that she was extremely embarrassed to talk about it, so none of us ever wanted to bring it up with her. Um, getting "the talk" from your GYN before you get married is a rather embarrassing experience!

I definitely want to have a more open relationship with my kids. I think I owe to them considering the society they are growing up in! It's nice to have a resource to turn to. But, I'm wondering when to even start the discussion. Laci goes to school next year, do I wait till she approaches me with questions? Maybe – since you've been through it a time or two – you can share some suggestions with me via email? I'm open to any advise!

By: Anne-Marie

Anne-Marie — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:46:29 +0000

Well, looks like I may never need this book in my lifetime.

But, I'm sure I could have used it as a teen myself.

By: Jillene

Jillene — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:43:55 +0000

Since I have 2 girls this book looks like it would be great for me to read and have around.

By: Erin

Erin — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:24:28 +0000

Oh – now that I'm having a girl, it's time to put this book into my mind for the future…

By: Cynthia

Cynthia — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:43:51 +0000

I need that book! We've just started broching the puberty topics with the twins. Thanks for the heads up!

Oh- and I have a mild form of PCOS. Not sure if it contributed to our fertility problems (others have it in my family and are hyper-fertile) since we were mostly male factor but it's nice to finally see it being broadly known and treated.

By: LisaMM

LisaMM — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:30:20 +0000

Lara, fantastic review!! I want to be cool like Dr. Ashton when I talk to my girls but I just can't imagine pulling that off. Thankfully the book will help.

Thanks so much for reading and reviewing The Body Scoop as part of the book tour. We really appreciate it.