“Ally” is a word that you might be hearing a lot right now – in the news, in political conversations, in schools, and amongst friends. Many people proudly claim to be one. Some might like to be one, but aren’t sure where to begin. So, what does it mean to be an ally? An …
“Okay, let’s talk about the ‘perfect girl’ according to media,” I said to the 10 middle-school girls in the MEDIAGIRLS class I piloted in 2014. The idea was to get girls thinking critically about messages they receive from media and how it ties to their self-worth. “How would you describe her?” Silence. I try again: …
Kapp’s book is full women doing things that women have long been told not to do. These women don’t take no for an answer, don’t give up, and they do leverage the people they know for assistance.
“I wish I had a mentor in my life,” is a common refrain from women of all ages. Many of us long for an angelic powerhouse who will take us under her wing and guide us through all of life’s tough situations. And, hey, some women are lucky enough to get this. Most of us, …
“Please do not twist yourself into shapes to please. Don’t do it. If someone likes that version of you, that version of you that is false and holds back, then they actually just like that twisted shape, and not you. And the world is such a gloriously multifaceted, diverse place that there are people in …
Welcome to another year of Girl & Grown-up Book Club! We’ve selected books that are well-written, age-appropriate, and thematically connected to the Girls Leadership mission to equip girls with the skills to exercise the power of their voice. If you’re not already a member, we hope you’ll join us. Book Club is free, and is a …
Sexting has become common and we need to address it as part of our larger, ongoing conversations about sex and relationships. Here’s how. 14 min read
Some of our very favorite authors from Girl & Grown-Up Book Club have released new books that you might like to check out.
By Michal Shvimer, editorial volunteer for MEDIAGIRLS, is a rising junior at Boston University studying Journalism with a minor in International Relations. At Boston Calling, a summer music festival, I saw three girls standing quietly off to the side while a big crowd was enjoying the music. They were about 15 years old and wearing …
Last week, a dad came to me for advice. His 9th-grade daughter was suffering from debilitating anxiety and was having a difficult time getting out the door for school each morning. He was working with his daughter, his wife, and a school guidance counselor to develop strategies that would help his daughter cope with her …
