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tion to look at things in a different
way.
• Exercise your mind and body.
Being physically active keeps you feel-
s children, girls are adven-
ing good, but your mind need exer-
turers and dreamers - doc-
cise and challenges in order to grow,
tors or magicians one day,
too.
dancers or explorers the
• Refuse to use alcohol, drugs
next.
and tobacco. Using these substances
But as they enter early adolescence,
won't help you solve difficulties.
from age 9 to 14, a critical transition
. There also are solid tips for par-
takes place. Studies show that a girl's
ents
and other adults who are guiding
self-esteem takes a plunge during this
girls through this vulnerable stage.
time. -
Adults should support girls by
The following tips are
praising their attempts as well
designed to help girls feel con- All teen s can
as their achievements; talk, but
use a b oost.
fident about their bodies,
more importantly, listen to
minds and selves.
girls;
be clear in your position
• Get into the game. Get involved
against
smoking,
drinking and drug
in activities such as sports, theater,
use,
and
provide
the
facts about the
photography or a youth group that
dangers and consequences; in school,
open up a new world of people and
help girls to see difficult subjects as
ideas.
exciting challenges; and realize that
• Increase your knowledge. Know
girls are influenced by society's views
where to get the facts and informa-
of beauty, and encourage girls to
tion that provide the knowledge to
respect and care for their bodies
make good decisions.
through
eating well and exercise. El
• Reach out for help when you
need it. Everyone needs help now
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and then, so girls should learn they
don't have to be ashamed about turn-
ing to a trusted individual for help
with schoolwork or a personal prob-
lem.
• Let your talents shine. Your
special talents and skills are unique
and need to be discovered.
CARON GOLDEN
• Play and have fun. Find ways to
Special to The Jewish News
relax and have fun that are safe and
healthy.
• Offer to help others. Volunteer-
e's lazy, she's bored; he's
ing at a hospital-or tutoring a
unmotivated, she's not
younger student makes you feel good
reaching her potential.
about your feelings.
Sound familiar? It's a
• Write your feelings out. Express
common lament among parents and
your emotions and use your imagina-
teachers. Your child daydreams during

CHRISTINE HUARD
Special to The Jewish News

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