MIDDLETON, Wis., Aug. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- With boys
facing many of the same questions and concerns about their changing
bodies as girls do, American Girl—a decades-long leader in helping
millions of girls navigate through adolescence—is, for the first
time, extending similar advice to boys and their parents with
Guy Stuff: The Body Book for Boys. The new book is
written by Dr. Cara Natterson,
board-certified pediatrician and author of American Girl's wildly
successful The Care and Keeping of You: The Body
Book for Girls series, with nearly 6 million copies sold and
considered the go-to resource for parents and health-care
professionals alike. Using a down-to-earth tone and illustrations
that deliver just the right balance of facts and humor, Guy
Stuff helps boys ages 8 and up prepare for the changes their
bodies will go through as they grow and develop. Topics cover
everything from hair care to healthy eating, bad breath to shaving,
acne to voice cracking, pubic changes to moodiness, peer pressure
to bullying, and everything in between.
"Parents have written to me for years, asking for the boy
version of The Care and Keeping of You," says
Natterson, New York Times
bestselling author and mom of a 14-year-old girl and a 12-year-old
boy. "And while we've done a good job of educating girls on puberty
and their changing bodies, boys have been left behind on this
topic—and that's simply not fair. Boys go through puberty, too, and
they deserve the same information that girls get about how to grow
up in a safe and healthy way. It's time we change the social norms
and start including boys in discussions about puberty, health, and
wellness, beyond what may or may not be taught in the classroom
once or twice a year."
Guy Stuff addresses boys directly with age-appropriate
and practical information that answers their questions about how
their bodies work, what will change through puberty, handling new
emotions and feelings (and that it's okay to express them!), and
how to adopt healthy living strategies for a lifetime. And just
like its girl counterpart, Guy Stuff empowers boys to take
control over their health, while also encouraging open conversation
with parents and other trusted adults about questions or worries
they may have.
"As a trusted partner for parents, we're proud to offer an
equally impactful book to support the health and well-being of
their sons, as we've created for their daughters," says
Katy Dickson, president of American
Girl. "Guy Stuff allows us to share our broad expertise on
handling puberty—something that isn't just a boy thing or a girl
thing, but a human thing."
Guy Stuff, priced at $12.99, is a head-to-toe guide, covering a wide
range of physical and emotional topics, including:
- Body Basics: Breaks down basic facts about boys' bodies
and explains the common changes of puberty ("You Will: Grow
taller, sprout hair, sweat more, develop muscles, see changes in
skin and hair texture, get a deeper voice, see changes to private
parts, and experience new emotions.") and discusses the
importance of establishing healthy habits and having a good
attitude.
- Heads Up: This chapter covers everything boys need to
know to keep their heads and face in tip-top shape, including hair
care, acne, sun protection, and oral hygiene.
- Reach: Explains the essentials of nail care and
maintaining healthy hands, underarm hair and controlling body odor,
plus breaks down the changes boys' chests will undergo.
- Belly Zone: Acknowledges that bodies come in different
shapes and sizes, and shares detailed information on healthy
hydration, food, nutrition, and essential vitamins and
minerals.
- Big Changes: Tackles changing hormones, private parts
(including erections), moods, and voice.
- Get Going: Covers legs, height and growing pains, feet,
fitness and exercise, sport safety, the importance of good sleep,
and even bed-wetting.
- Your Inner You: This section delves into new feelings
and emotions boys may be experiencing during puberty, including
topics on peer pressure and bullying, plus letting guys know that
it's not only okay, but healthy, to express their emotions.
Guy Stuff is able through the American Girl
catalogue, at americangirl.com, at American Girl
retail stores, and nationwide through retail and online
booksellers.
ABOUT AMERICAN GIRL
American Girl is a premium brand for girls and a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT, www.mattel.com), a
creations company that inspires the wonder of childhood.
Headquartered in Middleton, WI,
American Girl offers an inspiring world of dolls, content, and
experiences that nourish a girl's spirit and help develop her
strength of character. Best-selling lines include Truly Me™, Girl
of the Year™, Bitty Baby™, WellieWishers™, and the classic
historical character line BeForever™. The company sells products
through its award-winning catalogue, on americangirl.com, in its
proprietary U.S. experiential retail stores, and at select
specialty retailers nationwide. Outside of the U.S., American Girl
products are sold in specialty boutiques at select Indigo™ and
Chapters™ in Canada and El Palacio
de Hierro locations in Mexico
City. By inspiring girls to be their best, American Girl has
earned the loyalty of millions and the praise and trust of parents
and educators.
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