Teen girls struggle with the sense that they should look and act sexy for others. That they should please and perform for others, not expect to be pleased themselves. And it starts as early as toddlerhood when they’re praised for looking feminine. If you haven’t read it yet, I absolutely recommend Peggy Orenstein’s book, Girls and […]
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Let the summer reading begin! We’re here to help.
For me, summertime brings up fond memories of swimming pool dance routines, walks to the nearby ice cream shop, and playing cards with my sister at the lake. And READING! All that time meant I could read as often and for as long as I wanted! The illustration above by Liza Ferneyhough expresses the joy our members feel […]
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Girls Resist the #BeautyBeast
Girls are bombarded by popular ideas of beauty. This video has ways to build her awareness of the beauty of being herself. Girls resist the #BeautyBeast.
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10 Ways to Start an Inner Beauty Conversation with Girls
We have a lot of power to change our interactions with girls away from their appearance – and instead have an inner beauty conversation.
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How To Help Girls Feel Beautiful As Themselves
My advice on how to help your daughter may surprise you.
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