Charlize asked:
I am working on setting up a Christian mentoring program for girls in middle school up until high school through my church. Does anyone have a good tips, ideas, books, websites, etc to help aid these young girls into womanhood?
October 7th, 2007 at 9:00 am
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October 10th, 2007 at 10:55 am
Well I am not sure of my religion but there is a set of books that opened up my heart to Christianity. They’re the Mark of the Lion. The set is by Francine Rivers. The first one is called “A Voice in the Wind”. It isn’t a light read but it’s worth it.
I’m soon 17 so maybe a bit older but I think that this book can mature the readers fast. Also open up opportunities for them. Such as volunteering. Like really helping from small things (ex. visiting the nursing home) to larger (help building homes). There are so many opportunities I wish I had when I was younger and I know that these are a bit out there but it helps build up morals and open minds.
My biggest opportunity so far has been a youth exchange (in the midst of…in Germany one year), I came by it by luck but you could contact your local rotary club and get some of the older girls out into the world.
I could go on, if you want?
October 13th, 2007 at 10:38 am
A friend passed on to my daughter, “The American Girl Library – The Care and Keeping of You – The Body Book for Girls”. She loves this book. It’s nicely illustrated to grab her attention and contains so much information: grooming, acne, braces, ****** growth, sizing bras, body types, nutrition, exercise, eating disorders, periods, supplies, emotions, proper rest, talking with parents, attitudes, friends – all of these in a very healthy way. They do not cover spirituality, or specifically Christianity, but we found that a study of Ruth, Esther and letter to the churches by Paul have been paramount in the spiritual growth process.
In your setting stress the importance (within your group nad extend as appropriate) of walking together, beside each other through the awkwardness of this growth. All will behave in some way that they regret later, so judgement now isn’t OK, forgiveness without being asked is important, compassion for the struggle, prayer for growth within your group is so important. There are probably parents who can share from their past embarrassing moments and such that might help.
Prayer, prayer, prayer
June 5th, 2010 at 2:52 pm
I found your site via google thanks for the post. I will save it for future reference. Thanks Home School Books