Caregiver Resources
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BIO Girls has been a resource for adolescent girls for over a decade. We are dedicated to our mission of protecting and improving the mental health in girls, and our program is proven to do just that.
Our program is one resource, and we know there is room for more. Below, we have compiled even more resources for caregivers: books, blogs, podcasts, programs, and more. Don’t wait! Connect with your kiddo today and support their mental health & well-being.
Book Nook
12 Books We Recommend For Parents:
Borba, M. (2017). UnSelfie: Why empathetic kids succeed in our all-about-me world.
Chapman, G. & Campbell, R. (2016). The 5 love languages of children: The secret to loving children effectively.
Darpinian, S., Sterling, W., & Aggarwal, S. (2022). Raising body positive teens: A parent’s guide to diet-free living, exercise, and body image.
Duckworth, A. (2018). Grit: the power of passion and perseverance.
Dweck, C. (2017). Mindset: changing the way you think to fulfill your potential.
Faber, A. & Mazlish, E. (2012). How to talk so kids will listen and listen so kids will talk.
Lahey, J. (2016). The gift of failure: How the best parents learn to let go so their children can succeed.
McKay, D.F. (2018). Girl on Purpose: How to Help Your Girl Build Self-Confidence and Do All That She’s Meant for in the World.
Neff, K. (2015). Self-compassion: The proven power of being kind to yourself.
Neumark-Sztainer, D. (2005). “I’m, like, SO fat!”: Helping your teen make healthy choices about eating and exercise in a weight-obsessed world.
Seligman, M. (2007). The optimistic child: A proven program to safeguard children against depression and build lifelong resilience.
Simmons, R. (2019). Enough As She Is: How to Help Girls Move Beyond Impossible Standards of Success to Live Healthy, Happy, and Fulfilling Lives.
4 Books We Recommend For Girls:
Kay, K. & Shipman, C. (2018). The Confidence Code for Girls: Taking Risks, Messing Up, and Becoming your Amazingly Imperfect, Totally Powerful Self.
This is a book for girls ages 9-12.
Kimmey, A. (2021). Empowered Girls: Activities and Affirmations for Empowering Strong, Confident Girls.
This is a book for girls ages 6-9.
Skeen, M. (2018). Just As You Are: A Teen’s Guide to Self-Acceptance and Lasting Self-Esteem.
This is a book for teenagers, ages 12+.
The Big Life Journal is a guided journal with prompts and is chalked full of independent activities.
There are separate editions for children and teens
On The Pod
Tune into meaningful conversations over on The BIO Girls Podcast. We continue to engage with professionals in our community, discussing mental health and wellness topics that are relevant to parents and adolescents.
Community Resources
These organizations share a mission similar to ours at BIO Girls, helping provide more resources to serve the youth in our communities.
Big Brothers Big Sisters is dedicated to creating and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships between adult volunteers ("Bigs") and children ("Littles") aged 6-14 . Its mission is to ignite the power and promise of youth through meaningful, professionally supported matches that have a direct and lasting impact on the lives of young people. Big Brothers Big Sisters focuses on connecting at-risk youth with caring adults who serve as mentors, fostering positive relationships that can help guide and support them. For eligibility, or to connect with them, visit Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Village Family Service Center.
BIO Girls is proud to team up with Kara Strum, RD, LRD, of Sanford Health as she shares her expertise on the importance of staying hydrated and being sip smart.