How Can I Help My Daughter? is the must-read guide to raising emotionally healthy daughters, presented in a clear, easy-to-read format and based on empirical data, Torah sources, hashkafah, and real-life stories.

• Building a positive body image
• Cultivating a healthy relationship with food
• Countering weight stigma
• Developing self-compassion
• Identifying and preventing eating disorders

“A book to help parents endow their children with the realization of how special they are and that they are indeed shining stars.”

Rav Shmuel Irons, Rosh Kollel, Detroit

“A manual full of useful information, practical pointers, and inspirational insights, all grounded in basic and healthy Torah values.”

Rav Yitzchak A. Breitowitz, Rav, Kehillas Ohr Somayach

“This is an essential book for every mother to read.”

Sarah Chana Radcliffe, Author, Columnist, and International lecturer

About the author:

Dr. Marcy Forta is the founder and director of Atzmi. The goal of Atzmi is to support the mental health of our adolescent girls through programs that improve their self-compassion, body image, reduce the focus on outward appearances, and give them tools to support their mental health. The goal is to help each girl find and appreciate her unique self as well as empirically prevent eating disorders. Atzmi also provides workshops for parents and educators. Marcy works in eating disorder prevention, awareness, and education and she also provides support and guidance for loved ones of family members struggling with eating disorders. Atzmi is also now offering a workshop for women as well.