Rosalind Wiseman's Blog, page 49
July 26, 2010
My Girlfriend's Avoiding Me!
Rosalind Wiseman answers a question from Donte, who's worried because his girlfriend has been avoiding him lately. She is shy and suffers from anxiety, so he's not sure if her coldness towards him is because she's being bashful or if she's worried about something else. Is anxiety the reason behind his girlfriend being so distant?
Got a question for Rosalind? Email it to rosalindsinbox@rosalindwiseman.com!
July 23, 2010
Resized: Crystal Renn Addresses Photoshopped Images
One of the original shots in color and a "resized" one in black and white.
A significant amount of controversy has recently surrounded model and author of Hungry, Crystal Renn. An eating disorder survivor and advocate for weight diversity in the modeling industry, Renn was shocked and disappointed to learn that her size 10 frame had been resized saying, "I don't think it's an accurate portrayal of my body in any way. I'm a size 10, and that is more like a size 2."
Immediately after the ...
July 22, 2010
Help Me Write the Sequel to Boys, Girls & Other Hazardous Materials!
I'm currently working on my next book: A sequel to my debut novel, Boys, Girls & Other Hazardous Materials. In order for this book to be realistic and successful, I need lots of input…especially from teens. I've started a Google Group just for this purpose. The HazMat Readers Google Group will be a way for me to stay connected with teens and tweens who loved the first novel and want their voice to be heard as I write the next one. I'll send out questions, interact with members on the d...
July 20, 2010
Watch the Girl World Tour Video!
Spring 2010 kicked-off Rosalind Wiseman's Girl World Tour. Moms & daughters were invited to join Rosalind for a fun-filled evening of mother-daughter bonding. In addition to celebrating Rosalind's latest books, the tour featured an interactive discussion about confidence, friendships, sweat-inducing moments and common mother-daughter challenges. The two-hour event had all the mothers and daughters in attendance talking, laughing and connecting.
In case you missed it: The Girl World Tour will b...
Girl World Tour 2010!
Spring 2010 kicked-off Rosalind Wiseman's Girl World Tour. Moms & daughters were invited to join Rosalind for a fun-filled evening of mother-daughter bonding. In addition to celebrating Rosalind's latest books, the tour featured an interactive discussion about confidence, friendships, sweat-inducing moments and common mother-daughter challenges. The two-hour event had all the mothers and daughters in attendance talking, laughing and connecting.
In case you missed it: The Girl World Tour will b...
July 19, 2010
I Cut Myself.
Rosalind Wiseman answers a question from Jamie, a teenage girl who has been cutting herself. She's recently been able to stop, but fears that the difficulties in her life will make her start self-mutilating again. What can Jamie do to find a new way to deal with her pain?
July 16, 2010
What You Did vs. What You Are: Handling Racism with Dignity
Editor's note: If you choose to listen to the audio of Mel Gibson's recent outburst, be warned: it contains graphic and racist language.
After reading the latest on Mel Gibson's bigoted tirades on every group besides the one he belongs to, I came across a great short tutorial on You Tube entitled, "How to Tell People They Sound Racist". Its message gets right to the point:
1) Call people out when they denigrate someone else based on any time of "ism.
2) But be strategic about how you do it.
Bein...
July 15, 2010
Healthy Media for Youth Act: A Step in the Right Direction
Far too often, today's youth are exposed to over-sexualized images of women, unrealistic body expectations, and other unhealthy messages though the media. Television, magazines, and the internet constantly bombard teenage girls with airbrushed, too-thin, or provocatively dressed celebrities and models, causing girls everywhere strive for a perfection they will never reach. Several recent studies have linked the media's depictions of women to teens' eating disorders, depression, and low...
July 12, 2010
I Caught My 8th Grader on Video Roulette
Rosalind Wiseman answers a question from Maggie, a woman who recently found out that her 14-year-old son is watching sexy videos online as well as visiting video roulette websites. She wants to confront her son about his behavior, but she is worried the conversation could ruin their relationship. How can she tell her son that the internet is not a safe place to learn about sex without him pushing her away?
I Caught My 8th Grader on Video Roulette!
Rosalind Wiseman answers a question from Maggie, a woman who recently found out that her 14-year-old son is watching sexy videos online as well as visiting video roulette websites. She wants to confront her son about his behavior, but she is worried the conversation could ruin their relationship. How can she tell her son that the internet is not a safe place to learn about sex without him pushing her away?
