These are some resources for parents who want to help their daughters learn to think critically about the messages in advertising and media. Clicking on the books will take you
Adolescence is a time of incredible growth and transformation. The developing adolescent mind is capable of unprecedented reasoning. Teenagers begin to resemble adults more in ability and appearance. Socially, there
What are your favorite poems that celebrate the body? Today like every other day We wake up empty and scared. Don’t open the door of your study And begin reading.
Praise Song for the Day Elizabeth Alexander Each day we go about our business, walking past each other, catching each other’s eyes or not, about to speak or speaking. All
What are your favorite poems that celebrate the body? Today like every other day We wake up empty and scared. Don’t open the door of your study And begin reading.
Our children may spend a good amount of time talking about “when friends aren’t so friendly.” As parents, educators, and youth advocates, we are often distressed, even alarmed, by children’s
Courtney Macavinta and Andrea Vander Pluym are the authors of Respect: A Girl’s Guide to Getting Respect & Dealing When Your Line Is Crossed. About the book: “Quotes and advice from
Bullying Prevention: Creating a Positive School Climate And Developing Social Competence by Pamela Orpinas and Arthur M. Horne is a rich resource for practical and effective anti-bullying programming. It’s chock full
Anti-Bullying Strategies Portrayed in Children’s Literature Stories have the power not only to teach, but also to foster hope and heal the soul. Stories are tied to the imagination, a
Girl Wars Questionnaire Back in the day, early research on aggression indicated that girls did not engage in aggressive behaviors. This statement often evokes a “ha!” or a “what?!” for