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October 14, 2009
Anne Currey & Rosalind Discuss the New Realities of Girl World
In case you missed it, I was on the NBC's Today Show this morning talking about the revised edition of Queen Bees & Wannabes and the ways kids' social landscapes have changed in the years since the book first published. You can learn more about the book by clicking here.
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Anne Curry & Rosalind Discuss the New Realities of Girl World
In case you missed it, I was on the NBC's Today Show this morning talking about the revised edition of Queen Bees & Wannabes and the ways kids' social landscapes have changed in the years since the book first published. You can learn more about the book by clicking here.
Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy
October 12, 2009
We're Giving Away 10 Signed Copies of Queen Bees & Wannabes!
In case you have not heard, the fully revised edition of Rosalind Wiseman's groundbreaking book Queen Bees & Wannabes: Helping Your Daughter Survive Cliques, Gossip, Boyfriends, and the New Realities of Girl World is in stores on Tuesday, October 13! We're giving away 10 signed copies to help spread the word that the book that inspired Mean Girls has been updated to address the unique challenges that face an all-new generation of girls as they grow into young women. In addition, two people...
Rosalind's Pick: Hungry
Book: Hungry: A Young Model's Story of Appetite, Ambition and the Ultimate Embrace of CurvesI am probably not the first to tell you that Hungry is a must-read this fall. The book is a first-person narrative of plus-sized model Crystal Renn and her struggles and triumphs with the modeling industry and the relentless pursuit of weight perfection. Renn was a teenager in small-town Mississippi when a talent scout gave her the opportunity to move to New York–as soon as she lost 10 inches off her ...
Love "Glee?" Conversation Starters with Teens About the Hot New Show
I'm wild about Glee. It's inspirational television for teens, a beacon of hope that passion can trump status and music will bring us all together. I've got chills – they're multiplyin'.
As a bonus, the show offers a whole lot of conversation starters for teen viewers, and I'm listing mine below. I'm going to let you see my cards first: I think the show does a shoddy job with its female and minority characters, who bring to life damaging stereotypes. But this is also an opportunity to talk...
End Fat Talk. Now. Please.
October 19th kicks off Tri Delta's second annual Fat Talk Free Week. According to their website, "Fat Talk describes all of the statements made in everyday conversation that reinforce the thin ideal and contribute to women's dissatisfaction with their bodies. Examples of Fat Talk include: "I'm so fat," "Do I look fat in this?" "I need to lose 10 pounds" and "She's too fat to be wearing that swimsuit." Statements that are considered Fat Talk don't necessarily have to be negative; they can...
I Was Shy & Now My Crush is Over Me
Rosalind answers a question from Nia who got nervous around her crush and now he doesn't know if he still likes her. What should she do?
October 8, 2009
Q & A With Rosalind About the New Edition of Queen Bees & Wannabes
Revised and updated edition on sale October 13, 2009 from Three Rivers Press
1. A good part of the new edition is devoted to technology and media. How much of an impact does social networking (e.g.: Facebook, MySpace) now have on young girls and their friends, cliques etc.?Girls don't exist without social networking. Websites like Facebook, YouTube, MySpace and countless others ...
October 5, 2009
The Girl I Like Has a Crush on My Friend!
Rosalind answers a question from an 8th grade guy who just figured out that the girl he likes was only hanging out with because she likes his best friend. He still can't stop thinking about her. What should he do?
October 2, 2009
Curious About the Owning Up Training Institute?
Special Offer: Now through Wednesday, October 7, get $200 off when you sign up for the November 9-10, 2009 Owning Up Training session.
For more information visit our registration page or email candace [at:] rosalindwiseman.com.
The Owning Up Training Institute has been approved by the National Board of Certified Counselors.
