"As our society grapples with who we want and need females and males to grow up to be, it is no surprise that our girls and boys are confused about what is expected of them. The Myth of the Perfect Girl dives deep into how this is unnerving our girls. A must read for all parents, educators, psychologists and girls themselves." —Dr. Louann Brizendine, Founder/Director UCSF Women's Mood and Hormone Clinic, and author of The Female Brain and The Male Brain
"Whether you're the parent of an adolescent girl or a savvy young woman yourself, the insights in this book could just change your outlook — and make the turbulent teen years a little less of a pressure-cooker. Ana Homayoun is the counselor, expert, and friend every parent — and girl — needs."—Michele Borba, Ed.D., author of The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
Since founding Green Ivy Educational Consulting, Ana Homayoun has become a nationally recognized innovator of motivational organization and time-management strategies for junior high and high school students. In addition to her individualized consulting services, she is a frequent writer and lecturer on child and adolescent issues. A graduate of Duke University, she also holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling from the University of San Francisco. Ana divides her time between San Francisco and New York.