Amazing Strong Women in the Making!!!!
Thursday, March 31, 2011
I just spent a phenomenal evening at Edinboro University as a presenter at their Women in Leadership Conference ! I had the opportunity to share some of my experiences in a brief introductory session and then to meet in small groups for intimate round table discussions. The women I met were brilliant, motivated, and well on their way to successful careers in a variety of fields from Education to Political Science to Forensic Accounting! My presentation was meant to motivate and inspire as I shared \"What I Wish I Had Known\" . Check out this video of my presentation. It was so much fun! Thanks to all I met and I wish you well as you \"Google Map\" your way to a successful career! .. read more..
Padded Bikinis for Eight Year Olds? Abercrombie Should be Ashamed!
Monday, March 28, 2011
Fox News just gave me a shout and wanted my opinion on this one!! Can you believe it, Mom and Dad! Abercombrie is marketing padded bikini, push-up tops for 8 to 14 year olds!! No, I am not kidding! Lets sexualize our children at age eight! Wow! I am speechless. I can\'t even begin to say what thoughts I am having. Just think...self-image, personal value, what it means to be female, promiscuity, depression, eating disorders, suicide....to name a few. Who are they marketing to? Why does predators.com keep popping into my thoughts? What is this world coming to? Fox News agrees and shares the views of others like myself in the article below. 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Should We Promote Two Year Old Divas?
Thursday, February 3, 2011
I just finished reading an article in a local newspaper announcing the opening of a new Diva Day Spa for 2 to 13 year olds! Wow! I need to step back and think about this one for about a second. This new business is emulating those apparently found in bigger cities these days, catering to our young girls. Now you can take your two year old girl, drop her off and she can get her nails done and come home with glittery nail polish and eye shadow! This article stated that \"children\'s awareness of their appearance seems to come at a younger age nowadays\". It sure does due to the media\'s focus on sexuality and girls behaving like \'adult women\' at an early age! I shudder at all of this. I don\'t understand how this focus can be an \"ego boost\' and build self-esteem. This article claims that the purpose of this \'spa\' is to make the girls \'feel better\'. Why would any parent want their child to feel better about themselves because they are wearing adult-like, alluring cosmetics? This frightens me. In a world where we are fighting against the pressures on our youngsters to \'be sexy\' and to value their looks rather then their capabilities, why would we subject our daughters to this physical beauty centered activity? Are we creating a generation of young women who continue to fall into the trap of valuing themselves for how they look rather than who they are? I\'m just sayin\'......... .. read more..
Redefining Beautiful...You Go Strong Girls!
Friday, October 29, 2010
Wow! Look at what these Strong Girls in Texas are doing! I love it. They are redefining beautiful by going without make-up one day per week. They are taking a stand that being beautiful is so much more than physical looks. Hip, hip, hooray for these brave women who are on the cutting edge of Redefining Beautiful, One Girl at a Time. See it here.... Redefining Beautiful .. read more..
Free Book for First Parent Who Responds!
Thursday, September 30, 2010
\"Have them play, or YOU will pay! This is the theme for Sarah Williamson\'s new book Play the Real-Life Money Game With Your Teen. This is quite and extensive book, written much like a textbook that will allow you to empower your teen with the skills she/he needs to become a financially responsible adult. It is written in a game format with clear instructions to fit every household need. I sure wish I would have had a plan like this when I was parenting my children! Sarah has twenty years experience in financial consulting as a CPA. Her knowledge in the field and her expertise as a parent have prompted her to write this worthwhile game-plan for parents eager to help their teens understand the dynamics of money. This is a high-level, high impact book that I just can\'t let sit on my shelf. So, I will send you this copy if you email me your address. Send your request and address to: janet@drjanetrose.com and I will send you my copy of this terrific book! You can check out more about this book at http://www.reallifemoneygame.com/ . .. read more..
Are Parents to Blame for the Sexualization of Our Girls?
Sunday, September 26, 2010
\"The sexualization of girls — at earlier and earlier ages — is more than one or even a few concerned parents can tackle.\" This is the message of a recent article I discovered once again calling our attention to the over-sexualizaiton of our young girls. Did you know that recently a 6 year old was kicked off a cheerleading squad because her parents objected to allowing her to \"shake her bootie\" and chant words that we might hear in an adult-only movie. The American Psychological Association has taken a look at this American focus and found that virtually every form of media studied showed ample proof of the sexualization of women. They agree that the messages being sent to our girls are so pervasive and damaging that they’re having a very real effect on girls’ mental, physical and emotional well being. I see this daily in our school settings. The numbers of girls experiencing mental health issues centering on low self-esteem, depression, and eating disorders are on the rise. Where is this coming from? Are the social pressures to be thinner, sexier, and boy-obsessed having an influence? Is the fact that these messages are not only being sent to our teens and pre-teens but also to our elementary-aged girls a factor? Who is to blame? The media? Parents? Schools? Or all of the above? Our society is changing rapidly. Our girls are not being taught to value themselves for their creativity, or their intellect, or their individualism, or their ability to do and think for themselves. They are being taught to value \'sexy\' . Isn\'t it time we take a stand and begin the task of sending new messages to our girls? As parents we can teach our girls what to value. We can encourage them to critically pay attention to what the world is trying to tell them is \'valuable\' for them. We can and we must arm our daughters with the skills to be successful, strong women. As parents we can be blamed or we can do all we can to undo these degrading, demoralizing messages. Check out this article at the link below and then download my free eBook. This one small step taken today will be one giant leap for your daughter\'s future. Helping Girls Stay Girly .. read more..
Meet Dr. Katie Lund!
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
I had a wonderful experience last month while socializing with some friends at a summer event at the Erie Yacht Club. I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Katie Lund, a wonderful young woman who grew up strong and realized early that \"strong girls can be doctors\"! Dr. Katie graciously conversed with me about her career in medicine and , of course, I was interested in her upbringing. What prompted this young, intelligent, exciting woman to enter into the field of medicine? Well, guess what? Her father is also in the medical field. I asked her about that and wondered how her Dad\'s career affected her career choice. It was interesting to hear her address this issue. It is obvious that growing up in a household where the medical field was valued and encouraged resulted in Dr. Katie choosing this career path. I loved that she shared with me a special recollection of the messages sent to her as a child. She stated that in her childhood bedroom there was a plaque on the wall that read \"Don\'t tell your daughter to marry a doctor or a lawyer. Tell her to be one!!!\" Hip, hip, hooray for her parents! They truly sent the right messages to this wonderful strong girl! It was great meeting you, Katie! You go, Girl! .. read more..
Are Our Girls Taking One Step Forward and Two Steps Back?
Monday, August 2, 2010
As our kids would say in Texteese OMG! Take a look at The Princess Trend In Girls Video . I am concerned that our girls are playing \"Princess\" more now than ever before. My worry is that, although we may all wish to be Princesses, that is not real life. The psychologist in this video states that she thinks all girls should be viewed as Princesses in their homes, thus building self-esteem. WOW! Is that the way to build self-esteem...by dressing up in pink and frills and crowns? What will this type of encouragement lead to in real life? Will the traditional girly dream of growing up to marry the rich Prince and live happily ever after prevail and result in women who are unskilled and incapable of taking care of themselves (and possibly their children)? The mom in this video has the right idea when she states that she hopes her daughter can dress in pink and still grow to be the Prime Minister! I hope she will encourage that type of play. Take a look and see what you think. Not that it isn\'t fun to play dress up, but as parents, make sure your girls engage in play that fosters thoughts of value based on their smarts and their ability to do for themselves. One more thing, when you check out this site...scroll down and look at the Zwinky ad on the bottom left! Now there is a real life girl, huh? One step forward...two (or three) steps back! .. read more..
Protecting Children\'s Rights
Thursday, July 1, 2010
WOW! I am so proud and so enraged at the same time. My first born, Anthony Adams, is one of the most driven, outspoken people I know. He is passionate about so many things and like his mother he is passionate about children and raising strong, healthy individuals. Yesterday he participated in a discussion on Fox News about an issue that is looming before us right now...that is the continued use of corporal punishment in many of our school districts. Yes, it is still used in the United States as a method of discipline even though research supports the negative consequences of using violence to manage behavior. Think about the messages sent to our children when we attempt to control others with violent acts! Please watch and listen to this Fox News Video and act now to encourage a vote to ban corporal punishment in our schools! You go , Anthony! I am so proud of you! .. read more..
(Provocative) Dancing Like the Stars...At Seven Years Old??
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Have you seen the video and heard the controversy over the youtube video portraying seven to nine year old girls bumping and grinding to Beyonce\'s \"Single Ladies\"? I continue to be amazed at what parents believe is appropriate for their daughters. It is bad enough that our teens emulate the overt sexuality that they see in music videos, advertisements, etc. Now a group of parents support their seven, eight and nine year olds donning skimpy costumes and engaging in dance moves that are extremely provocative and alluring. Geez, what messages are these children receiving about being female? What behaviors will they engage in when they are teens? What about being female are they being taught to value? Your thoughts? .. read more..