Two wonderful books by educational consultant Ana Homayoun help parents and their daughters navigate the complexities of adolescence and help them define success and happiness on their terms.

The Myth of the Perfect Girl: Helping Our Daughters Find Authentic Success in School and Life
With honesty, empathy, and a fresh perspective, The Myth of the Perfect Girl presents advice to empower both parents and girls themselves to discover what true success and happiness means to them. This book offers practical, thoughtful solutions to promote the social, emotional, physical and spiritual wellness of today's young girls and women, many of whom, beneath the surface, are stressed and exhausted from striving to be ""perfect."" Their efforts to juggle schoolwork and extracurriculars, family and social obligations, as well as relationships online and IRL (in the real world) can make many girls lose sight of their own unique abilities.

Social Media Wellness: Helping Tweens and Teens Thrive in an Unbalanced Digital World
In the face of our "always on" culture, Social Media Wellness: Helping Tweens and Teens Thrive in an Unbalanced Digital World creates a new conversation around social media wellness - one that encourages tweens and teens to think about their own personal values and daily choices, while emphasizing the importance of parental attitude and a collaborative approach. Ana provides simple, implementable solutions focused around the three main tenets of socialization, self-regulation and safety. to help all of us build healthier online habits and create more balanced lives.

Learn more about author Ana Homayoun and Green Ivy Educational Consulting at www.greenivyed.com