Girlforce by Nikki Goldstein helps young women better understand their bodies and their personalities. It offers information on beauty, health, fitness, and much more. Through the excerpts and other resources in the book, teenage girls and their parents can get beauty and fashion tips, explore meditation techniques, learn yoga postures and more. Below is a guest post by Nikki Goldstein on just on area of her amazing book:

Wanna Get To Know Your Mum?
She can be the best friend a girl ever had or your worst nightmare. Find out tonnes of secret stuff about your Mum by testing your daughter-IQ and discovering her Body Type. The best news of all……once you know her Body Type you’ll discover new ways to improve your relationship with her.

1. Which celeb is most like your Mum?
a) Cool and quirky Teri Hatcher
b) Confident and passionate Olivia Newton John
c) Laid back and loving Susan Sarandon

2. Her fashion style could best be described as?
a) Creative, adventurous, funky
b) Sporty, fashionable, sexy
c) Classic, well groomed, good eye for detail

3. Her body frame would be best described as?
a) Slim with a small frame, either very tall or petite
b) Medium frame with good muscle definition
c) Solid or curvaceous frame, can gain weight easily

4. Her skin would best be described as?
a) Her skin is prone to dryness with an olive complexion
b) Her skin is sensitive, burns easily, has reddish undertones and is warm to the touch
c) Her skin is oily, thick and pale. It’s cool to the touch.

5. Her approach to getting good marks at school is?
a. She can worry a lot about me, so even though she doesn’t expect me to be the Dux of the school she want me to do my best
b. She’s quite competitive and wants me to get good marks
c. Relaxed, she’s not that ambitious for me

6. Which qualities best describe her?
a. Sensitive, creative, adventurous
b. Loyal, intense, passionate
c. Kind, forgiving, easy-going

7. When it comes to food she?
a. Eats like a bird and often forgets to eat
b. Can’t live without food, in fact she gets cranky if she has to miss a meal
c. Loves food but is rarely starving

8. When it comes to sleep she?
a. Sleeps lightly, has tonnes of dreams
b. Pushes herself hard during the day so she goes out like a light at night
c. Sleeps like a log and seems drowsy when you wake her


Suss Out Your Mum

Mostly a’s – She’s an intelligent and creative Air Mum
Mostly b’s – She’s a feisty and sassy Fire Mum
Mostly c’s – She’s a lush and laid-back Earth Mum

Air Mums
Air Mums are generally out-going, chatty and quirky. Of all the Body Types they are the most sensitive and are easily wounded. (She’ll remember every mean thing you say to her). Air Mums are without doubt the most embarrassing of all the Types because they love to be thought of as being “different”. Whether her chosen career is as a musican or actress she’s often singing in the shower or playing to the crowd (even if the crowd is just the family sitting around the dinner table). Air Mum’s are often witty, entertaining, creative, inspiring, fair-minded, rebellious, challenging and innovative. She’s the Mum most likely to be mates with all your girlfriends. She’s a wild child at heart so trust her, she understands you better than you imagine. You love her because she’s a true original.

Air Mother Wisdom: She teaches you independence and creativity

Fire Mums
Fire Mums are passionate and intense. They make committed and focused parents who take their roles very seriously. Fire Mums are loyal, big-hearted, generous, compassionate and energetic. However, when they’re stressed they can be aggressive, insensitive and impatient. Fire Mums are the archetypal warriors who will stop at nothing to protect their loved ones. (She’s the Mum who runs along the side of the netball court telling the umpires how to do their job). The best advice for coping with a feisty Mum is to try not to fight fire with fire. If you want to get along with her, or you want your own way, you need to reason with her – don’t go head to head with a Fire Mum, you’re the one who is likely to get burned.

Mother Wisdom: She teaches you courage and gives you the power to pursue your dreams

Earth Mums
Earth Mum’s are steady, calm, easygoing, affectionate and loving. They make caring, sweet and generous parents. Earth Types are said to be the most affectionate of all the Types - they can literally smother you with mother-love. Earth Mums are natural entertainers and like to throw lavish parties and celebrations. When they are happy they are open, generous and friendly but when they are ignored they become withdrawn and depressed. Mellower than most mothers, her easy-going attitudes make her a cool companion who will listen to all your secrets. Blessed with patience and stability she’s often the one your friends turn to for nurturing and advice.

Mother Wisdom: She teaches you how to be loving and kind


This content is by, Nikki Goldstein, author of the GirlForce series. Nikki Goldstein has worked as a beauty editor and writer for Marie Claire, Vogue, Elle, InStyle and Cosmopolitan. She regularly blogs on her two websites - www.mygirlforce.com and www.gettoknowyourdaughter.com which give further information about the power of GirlForce, as well as fun quizzes, activities and forums. You can also visit Nikki at her GirlForce Facebook page or http://twitter.com/MyGirlForce. Learn more about GirlForce by Nikki Goldstein at Amazon.

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