Raising Girls 💛: helping them feel seen

Steve Biddulph’s Raising Girls explores what girls need most as they grow in a fast changing world. It reminds us that confidence, kindness, and self-belief are built through connection, not perfection.The book helps parents slow down and understand the pressures that shape girls today.

And how to protect their sense of self.

Biddulph describes girlhood as unfolding in stages, each with its own emotional needs.

In the early years: love, laughter, and freedom to explore.

In the middle years: friendship, honesty, and gentle guidance.

In the teenage years: trust, respect, and adults who listen more than they talk.

Girls often learn to care for others before they learn to care for themselves.

Biddulph encourages parents to model calm, self-respect, and boundaries.

When girls see adults handle stress with compassion, they learn they can do the same.

“Girls grow strong from the inside out when they know they are deeply loved.” 

It is a simple truth that runs through every chapter. 

Love that is steady, kind, and unconditional gives girls the courage to be themselves.

We recommend Raising Girls to parents and carers who want to help girls feel safe, confident, and connected.

It is thoughtful, real, and full of warmth.

You can find it through our #alwayschildfocused Book Club or your local library.