The Myth of the Perfect Girl

Social Networking

Girls, Technology, and the Classroom

Ana Homayoun on August 18, 2013

As increased technology makes it way into our children's classrooms, girls face increasing pressures from school social networking.

As increased technology makes it way into our children's classrooms, girls face increasing pressures from school social networking.

Adolescence

Are Teen Girls Falling Flat From “Leaning In” Too Far?

Ana Homayoun on May 15, 2013

The problem is not that young women lack ambition, determination, or drive. Instead, it is as though some of them are leaning in so far they might fall over. As they move into young adulthood, these enthusiastically ambitious girls may barely have enough energy to broker a seat at any table, much less take on the challenges related to juggling work and life commitments.

The problem is not that young women lack ambition, determination, or drive. Instead, it is as though some of them are leaning in so far they might fall over. As they move into young adulthood, these enthusiastically ambitious girls may barely have enough energy to broker a seat at any table, much less take on the challenges related to juggling work and life commitments.

Adolescence

Food, Fuel, and Teen Girls

Ana Homayoun on February 19, 2013

Encouraging teen girls to become proactively engaged in making better nutrition choices for improved health, vitality, and wellness.

Encouraging teen girls to become proactively engaged in making better nutrition choices for improved health, vitality, and wellness.

Adolescence

De-stressing Teen Girl Angst

Ana Homayoun on January 14, 2013

Dealing with stressed out and overwhelmed teen girls? Here are five simple, practical strategies to help promote positive wellness and development.

Dealing with stressed out and overwhelmed teen girls? Here are five simple, practical strategies to help promote positive wellness and development.

Stress

The Game of Threes

Ana Homayoun on January 4, 2013

Why do we stress out and feel guilty over New Year's Resolutions? How simple reframing can make a big difference. Encourage girls and young women to decrease stress and increase fun in 2013 with the "Game of Threes," a simple and effective alternative designed to promote collaborating, creating, and relaxing.

Why do we stress out and feel guilty over New Year's Resolutions? How simple reframing can make a big difference. Encourage girls and young women to decrease stress and increase fun in 2013 with the "Game of Threes," a simple and effective alternative designed to promote collaborating, creating, and relaxing.