The Girls' Guide to Conquering Middle School: "Do This, Not That" Advice Every Girl Needs

The transition from elementary school to middle school skirts the borders of traumatic for many girls. Their bodies are changing, their moods are shifting, their friendships are tested, and boys can become a big distraction. Girls may begin to struggle with grades, behavior, and relationships with family and friends. How do they know what to do and what not to do in this new environment with new expectations?

Erica and Jonathan Catherman offer girls ages ten to twelve the practical help they need to make the move to middle school as painless as possible. The "do this, not that" format covers a hundred relevant topics and situations middle school girls will face, including the first day, bullies, test taking, cell phone use, homework, gossip, leadership, respect, sports, PDA, and many more.

Erica Catherman is the coauthor of The Girls' Guide to Conquering Life and The Girls' Guide to Conquering Middle School. In addition to managing the Catherman family, Erica is a certified yoga and fitness instructor, mentor, and coach.

Jonathan Catherman is the author of the international bestselling book The Manual to Manhood, as well as Raising Them Ready, Becoming the Next Great Generation, and Guiding the Next Great Generation. He coauthored the bestseller The Manual to Middle School with his sons, Reed and Cole, and The Girls' Guide to Conquering Life and The Girls' Guide to Conquering Middle School with his wife, Erica. Jonathan speaks worldwide about the principles and strengths that empower greatness in children, teens, young adults, and parents. Learn more at RaisingThemReady.com.