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Raising Authentic Girls: Rachel Simmons’ “Be You! The Real Girl Tour”

August 31, 2010 by Amy Jussel 7 Comments

August 31, 2010 “Be you!” Riiiiight. In a media environment that cynically exploits how to act, what to wear, why to buy and who to be, girls are repeatedly told to "be themselves." GirlsHealth … [Read more...]

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What Does a 13-Year Old Boy Know About DATING Violence?

May 9, 2010 by Amy Jussel 14 Comments

Feb. 2013 update: First and foremost, yesterday's US Senate/VAWA vote overwhelmingly passed reauthorization and now moves on to the House of Representatives. What IS the Violence Against Women … [Read more...]

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This Valentine’s Day, Fall Madly In Love With Yourself

February 12, 2010 by Amy Jussel 14 Comments

Feb. 14, 2020 An entire decade has passed since I wrote this and the 'self love' movement has blossomed, reminding all that social media showboating of relationships is not intimacy, and "love … [Read more...]

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Author Rosalind Wiseman Brings Youth Editors Into YA KidLit Process

February 8, 2010 by Amy Jussel 7 Comments

Feb. 8, 2010 I bought a copy of the new YA novel by renowned author Rosalind Wiseman of Queen Bees & Wannabes bestseller fame, called “Boys, Girls & Other Hazardous Materials” ...As soon as it … [Read more...]

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Josh in a Box: Helpful Advice For Parents of Teens!

October 21, 2009 by Amy Jussel 7 Comments

Oct. 21, 2009 What if I told you a few of my favorite advice slingers and youth analysis pros aren’t even parents at all? There’s Anastasia Goodstein of Ypulse speaking from the GenX pulpit (ok, … [Read more...]

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Curse of the Good Girl: Interview with Rachel Simmons

August 29, 2009 by Amy Jussel 22 Comments

August 29, 2009 “Aw, mom, it sounds boring, why do I have to hear some ‘expert’ talk about stuff I already know…Are any of MY friends going to be there?” Those were my ten year old daughter’s words … [Read more...]

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Turning Over a New Leaf: Relationships With Youth

January 7, 2009 by Amy Jussel 3 Comments

Packed with fitness resolutions, habit-changing, self-care promises and assorted organizational ‘gotta-dos,’ January is always my reality jolt into what I’ve neglected far too … [Read more...]

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