Category: Book Review - Teen Toolkit

A Girl's Guide to Kicking Goals

20/4/2019

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Laura and Steph run an online empowerment community, Keep It Cleaner, which provides you with HIIT, boxing, strength training, running, healthy meal plans, meditation sessions and life advice for about $20 a month. You can find out more at https://www.keepitcleaner.com.au/

If you can’t afford that you can buy the book - it retails for $24.99 or you can get it at K-Mart or Target for $16. A Girl's Guide to Kicking Goals has life lessons the girls have learnt in their teens and twenties, plus workouts and recipes. It is a great resource from two great Aussie girls.

You Are Awesome - Matthew Syed

12/1/2019

I've been reading You Are Awesome: Find your confidence and dare to be brilliant at (almost) anything by Matthew Syed. Matthew was a champion British table tennis player - he played at the Olympics. He describes what it takes to be great at something (the right attitude and a lot of work) and how to do it. The book is easy to read and entertaining. I absolutely loved it - it is a must read for all kids and teenagers.

Teen Breathe 52 Week Inspirational Planner

13/12/2018

The Teen Breathe 52 Week Inspirational Planner is exactly that - inspirational. As well as being a planner, it has biographies of amazing women, areas to journal or write notes, thought provoking writing prompts and pull out stickers and crafts. You can buy the planner for $19.95 at most grocery stores and newsagents. It would make a great gift.

Hello Flo: the Guide, Period - Naama Bloom

13/10/2018

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Helloflo: The Guide, Period is not only the ultimate period guide, it is full of useful information about all aspects of puberty. Naama Bloom is the creator of the Helloflo website which has lots of information for women of all ages about your body, your period and women's health issues. The book is a must read for all girls. As the cover suggests it is, funny, real, awkward, smart and honest.

Teen Breathe Issue 5

2/10/2018

Issue 5 of Teen Breathe is out now. Inside you will find articles on:

Kindness
Revision
India
A new yoga pose
Friends
Things to do in Spring
Self-talk
Healthy breakfast recipes
and much, much more.

September 04th, 2018

4/9/2018

I am currently reading Amanda Rootsey's new book, Shine from Within. This is the book that I wished I had written and one that I wished I could have read when I was a teenager. It has information on all aspects of teen life from physical health, mental health, beauty, friendship, money and so much more. Amanda was modelling in Italy when she was diagnosed with cancer. This prompted her to evaluate her life and so she created a self-development school for girls. And now she has written this fabulous book so even if you can't attend her classes you can still hear her awesome advice. You can find the Shine From Within website here.

I highly recommend this book! So grab a copy (I bought mine from Big W for $14) and snuggle up on your favourite chair.

Kenzie's Rules for Life

19/7/2018

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I was pleasantly surprised by this book. At first I was skeptical as to what life advice a 13 year old could offer, but this book is full of good advice, personal stories, recipes, crafts and photos. Mackenzie Ziegler who is a singer, used to be on Dance Moms with her older sister Maddie (who tours with Sia). This book is perfect for tweens and teens and I highly recommend it. I'm even going to try some of the crafts.

Teen Breathe - Issue 4

14/7/2018

Issue 4 of Teen Breathe is out. I love this magazine and I'm not even a teenager! In this issue you can find articles about:

Self-sabotage
Saying 'yes' to new experiences
Steps to managing panic attacks

Plus lots more. You can purchase it at your local newsagent or grocery store. You can find out more and subscribe here. I think the magazine would make a great gift, especially if you added a nice mug and some hot chocolate.

Obstinate Headstrong Girl

6/7/2018

Everyone should read at least one Jane Austin novel in their lifetime. This song is a really funny analysis of her work and her feminist and political views.

The Game Changers

30/6/2018

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The Game Changers is a book by Samantha Brett and Steph Adams with some life advice and inspirational stories of women from Australia and around the globe who are changing the world. Part one of the book contains chapters on Creating your own brand, staying balanced, preparing for a job interview and building a loyal Instagram following, amongst other things. The second part contains stories of women who are changing the world including their motto and top tips. The list of game changers includes Meghan Markle, Bobbi Brown, Julie Bishop and Elle Macpherson. If I had to describe this book in one word it would be Inspirational.