I am pleased to introduce Growing Up Strong: A Guide to Girls’ Health and Well-Being, a comprehensive guide dedicated to the physical, emotional, and social health of girls from early childhood through adolescence and young adulthood.

This book was written for parents, grandparents, educators, healthcare professionals, and, most importantly, for young women who want reliable, evidence-based information about growing up healthy and confident.

The guide covers a wide range of topics, including physical development, puberty, nutrition, emotional well-being, personal hygiene, reproductive health, healthy relationships, body image, sports and physical activity, disease prevention, and the development of lifelong healthy habits.

Written in a clear and accessible style, the book helps readers understand the many changes that occur during childhood and adolescence while providing practical advice for maintaining health and well-being during every stage of development.

Growing Up Strong: A Guide to Girls’ Health and Well-Being is available in English. The book is also available in Ukrainian and Russian editions, making this important information accessible to a wider audience of families and healthcare professionals.

This book is intended to support girls as they grow into healthy, informed, confident, and resilient young women.

Dr. Olena Berezovska