Growing up today can feel like pure chaos—especially for tweens. Everyone expects the teen years to be challenging, but what about the years before? Pink Chaos is the must-have guide for moms navigating the tricky, transformative stage of parenting daughters ages 9 to 12.

A strong mother-daughter bond during the tween years can help prevent serious mental health challenges—including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, self-harm, and even suicide—as girls move into their teens. Author Shayna Feldman Barksdale, founder of Austin Therapy for Girls, shows why now is the critical time to build a foundation of trust, empathy, and support.

Welcome to what Barksdale calls “Girl World.” It’s the universe today’s tweens live in—full of social media pressure, friendship drama, body image struggles, and nonstop comparison—but also rich with opportunities for connection, representation, and growth.

Inside Pink Chaos, moms will discover:

✅ Practical tools for starting honest, supportive conversations

✅ Scripts in girl-approved language to help connect (without the eye rolls)

✅ Simple strategies to validate feelings, show empathy, and actively listen

✅ Guidance to help moms show up for their daughters—without losing themselves in the process

Pink Chaos isn’t just a parenting book—it’s a lifeline for moms who want to help their daughters thrive in the chaos of Girl World.

Pink Chaos: Navigating the Mother-Daughter Relationship with Your Tween

Paperback – September 24, 2024