The Care and Keeping of You 2: The Body Book for Older Girls (American Girl® Wellbeing)

My daughter has already read the first book and really enjoyed it. I got her this one as well. This has helped open commination up between us on a few things. Very well written.

Daughter loved this book. Definitely good for her to read and we talk through any topics I wanted to really talk about more. Helps us both to open up discussions. Bought volume 1 as well.

This book is ideal for that age group where they need to know about periods and their changing bodies but discussing details about sex and other adult topics would be inappropriate. This book does not handle the topic of sex. This book is specific to the changes of puberty in regards to friendships and hygiene.I wanted to write a review because some reviews stated that this book is graphic and made the adult writing the reviews uncomfortable.I want to be clear that this book does not contain anything sexual or something that is not appropriate for a child 10-12 years old. The illustrations in the book regarding breasts and genitals are a VERY basic cartoon illustration to show anatomical parts, how to insert a tampon, and perform a breast exam. It uses no sexual words and only scientific terms.I think it’s worth noting that any child who reads this book and sees the diagram can just as easily look in a mirror and see the same parts.I find it highly suspect and strange that a parent would give this instructional book a negative review or be uncomfortable with their child seeing a diagram of their own body parts.Throughout the book there are tips and advice on hygiene, maintaining friendships, having mature conversations with parents, staying healthy, not giving in peer pressure, and doing well in school in spite of the trials of puberty.Throughout the book it encourages the reader to get guidance from trusted adults if they are confused or worried about something they don’t understand.One important section of the book is about pressure from friends during visits and sleepovers to do things they aren’t allowed to do at home or things that are not age appropriate and it gives wonderful advice on what to do in these situations.This book is a valuable resource for growing children and I recommend purchasing prior to puberty, especially if you already have the first Care and Keeping of You. This book is similar, it’s just more informative to a slightly older age group.After this book I highly recommend The Period Book and the other American Girl books about self care and mental health. At this age kids are very sensitive and dealing with friendships and peer pressure and those books give very wise advice.

Got this for my girls learning about puberty. It really helped them gain some reassurance about body positivity and the normalcy of puberty.

Nice book for a preteen. Very detailed regarding hygiene.

This American Girl themed book for girls growing and dealing with all the changes of life is Amazing! This book tackles all the questions growing girls have to their changing life. The care and keeping of you 2 is really a must have for anyone who has a daughter, granddaughter, niece or anyone you know who is at this stage in life. I highly recommend this easy to ready, very relatable and classy done book!

Great read for young girls especially ones who are just getting their period. They can refer back even if you already talked to them about everything…

When I was much younger and didn't know a lot about growing up as a girl because my parents mom wasn't able to help me this book was literally my book mother it's a good book I think it's really good for a girl coming of age if you want to introduce your daughter to this stuff but in the nice gentlest way you can it tells girls to never be ashamed of their body and coming from a teenager now I definitely would pass this on to a younger girl if she needed guidance but didn't want to talk about it in person she wanted to read about it.Get it 100% recommend!

My step daughter is 8 and on the 1st book, got this one preemptively for the next ages coming up so we will be ready and prepared!

The book is written quite clearly and with nice pictures. I think it-s a good way to start having a conversation and bring up questions about puberty and adolescence.

Lo maximo se libro! Muy util para una teenager. Se lo regale a mi sobrina y esta feliz, facil de leer y los dibujos divinos.

Great and simple book, suitable for kids without any assistance in reading it.Amazing resource!

Es la continuación de una excelente guía sobre el cuerpo y la mente de las jovencitas y los cambios que experimentan.