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1.6.20

MEDIAMONDAYTIP: Teens Weigh In on the New Year’s Scale Obsession

Michelle Cove

“This is the year I’m going to drop 10 pounds!” How many times and for how many decades have we heard girls and women of all ages tie their New Year’s resolution to weight loss? The pressure to become a ‘whole new you’ too often means starting a diet, joining a gym, and ultimately weight …

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11.4.19

MEDIAMONDAYTIP: Are Our Girls Lying to Us about Their Self-Confidence?

Michelle Cove

“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: …

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8.20.19

“Hey, wyd?”: Inside teen sexting

Girls Leadership Contributing Writer

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

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8.5.19

#MediaMondayTip: 3 tips to have a genuinely joyful experience, not just a post-worthy one.

Michelle Cove

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 …

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5.6.19

#MediaMondayTip: Celebrity #Realmediagirl Award Winner

Michelle Cove

A #REALMEDIAGIRL is someone who uses her social media to be authentic, speak up for what she believes in, and lift up other girls and women.

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3.4.19

#MediaMondayTip: 6 Apps to Boost Girls’ Well-Being

Michelle Cove

Tech may spike anxiety and stress in girls and young women, but the MEDIAGIRLS Youth Advisory Board shares apps that boost well-being. 5 min read

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1.7.19

MEDIAMONDAYTIP: How Instagram Stories Invite Short Bursts of Courage

Michelle Cove

A lot is going on in the world right now that is frustrating.
What’s an aspiring teenage girl social media activist to do? 4 min read

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11.5.18

#MediaMondayTip: How to Know – is it Cyberbullying, Exclusion or Something Else?

Michelle Cove

What to do when a social media post is in the gray area between cyberbullying and harmless fun. 4 min read

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6.4.18

#MediaMondayTip: Is YouTube more empowering or demoralizing for girls?

Michelle Cove

Middle schoolers tell us they are addicted to YouTube, spending endless hours a day consuming favorite shows, music videos, DIY tips, and more. How can we empower girls to share their creativity with the world without focusing too much on fame or the more shallow aspects of YouTube culture? 6 min read

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5.7.18

#MediaMondayTip: How to discuss – and celebrate – Photoshop-Free campaigns with your girl(s)!

Michelle Cove

Do ad campaigns that do not digitally retouch their models make a difference for girls? Here are 5 questios to start thinking about these campaigns and the greater movement that they symbolize. 5 min read

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