Book Nook: A Girls' Guide to Kicking Goals

I recently had a chance to review A Girl’s Guide to Kicking Goals. The book delves into everything from body changes and social media to managing stress and beating the bullies.

This was a great book for my daughter to read as she goes into seventh grade - it was also good for my fifth-grade daughter, who is very goal-oriented and determined. The authors were teenage models, which meant they had a little different journey towards self-acceptance than some do. I like how they were not just hyper-focused on one area, but instead gave a balanced view of all of the things that it takes to not just make goals but be generally healthy. It's one thing to focus on a goal, but if the rest of life is out of whack, it doesn't really help. Having the two different authors also gave a little wider range of tips and advice.

Australian model Stephanie Smith shot to fame when leading health and fitness publications started sharing her love of (all) food, health and exercise. She gave up a life competing to be the skinniest in New York for a healthier balance back in Australia. Steph now has 1.3 million Instagram followers. 

Aussie model and law student Laura Henshaw is Steph Claire Smith's bestie and is a sought-after health and fitness blogger as well as speaker at youth health events. Together, they run Keep It Cleaner, a global online health and fitness community targeted to 14-25-year-olds.