The real facts about your “girls” and how to take care of them<br><br>“Well, all my friends think they will never have breasts—and it's not funny—because a lot of girls feel this way.” <br>—Elena, 13<br><br>“I went up two sizes over summer break! I started seventh grade with a 'C' cup. Then my breasts got weird pink stripes on the side. What happened?” <br>—Veronica, 12<br><br>Girls are as anxious and confused about their breasts as ever. That's why Marisa Weiss, M.D., an oncologist and breast health specialist, and her teenage daughter, Isabel, decided to create <i>Taking Care of Your “Girls.”</i> Together, they polled more than three thousand girls and their moms and came up with a surprisingly huge list of worries and misconceptions. Based on their research, you'll get answers to questions like:<br><br>• How do I know when I need to get my first bra—and what kind should I get?<br>• Do big breasts have a higher risk of breast cancer than small ones?<br>• How do I get rid of stretch marks?<br>• When will my breasts stop growing?<br>• How do I examine my own breasts?<br>• Will the size of my breasts even out?<br>• Do tanning, antiperspirants, wearing a bra at night, and talking on a cell phone cause breast cancer?<br><br>A groundbreaking book for both mothers and daughters, <i>Taking Care of Your “Girls”</i> is a practical guide to breast care and a girl-to-girl conversation about the feelings and emotions that come with the territory.<br><br><br>“This all-in-one, indispensable breast health guide captures exactly what teen girls and their moms really need: practical, easy-to-read, great advice. It's one of the best gifts you can give to your girl.”<br>—Harvey Karp, M.D., F.A.A.P., author of <i>The Happiest Toddler on the Block</i>, board member of Healthy Child, Healthy World