You're Grounded Forever...But First, Let's Go Shopping: The Challenges Mothers Face With Their Daughters and Ten Timely Solutions

Susan Shapiro Barash's provocative new book examines the most difficult challenges any woman faces when raising daughters: Are we spoiling them or being too rigid? Are we trying to be their friend or are we setting ourselves up as adversaries? Are we setting a good example, or are we a cautionary tale? In short, are we creating our own monsters? This book explores:

* "What color would you like that Prada bag in?" (Material indulgence) * "Do you need to be eating that?" (Fixations on food and weight) * "Of course you can drink when you're home with me." (Lacking boundaries and rules) * "Your closest friends are your biggest rivals." (Underestimating female friendships) * "I'll just say you aren't feeling well." (Making excuses) * And much more