Posts in category "Body Image"
On Pigtail Pals: Waking Up Full of Awesome
One of my favorite posts by my friend Melissa has been making the rounds lately and it is awesome. Check out her five year old daughter, Amelia, and the spunky happy way that she wakes up each day! Do you wake up full of awesome? Tell me about it... Read more »
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September 14, 2011 at 1:52 pm
September 14, 2011 at 1:52 pm
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Dear Four Year Old Me,
Yesterday I read a post by my friend Melissa. She wrote a letter to four-year-old Bella, who loves her blue Buzz Lightyear shoes, but got teased for them. (I’ll wait while you go read the post. It’s incredible, and full of fabulous young ladies who are living life way outside the girl box. I was smiling... Read more »
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August 31, 2011 at 10:00 am
August 31, 2011 at 10:00 am
When You Are Ready
Today’s guest post comes to you from the wonderful Melissa Atkins Wardy. Melissa and I became friends because of our fierce belief that you ladies are awesome and deserve so much more than the world gives you credit for sometimes! Melissa’s post today is written as a letter to her daughter, Amelia, who is 5... Read more »
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August 16, 2011 at 8:00 am
August 16, 2011 at 8:00 am
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(Not So) Sweet 16: Mattel's New Monster High Dolls
Monster High Clawdeen Wolf doll from Mattel Mattel’s new Monster High Dolls, 15 and 16 year old ”children of monsters” are raising some eyebrows, particularly Clawdeen Wolf. According to her biography page on the Monster High section of Mattel’s website, Clawdeen finds herself gorgeous and intimidating, her siblings annoying, and she spends lots of time flirting with... Read more »
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March 21, 2011 at 1:51 pm
March 21, 2011 at 1:51 pm
I Love My Hair!
This video from Sesame Street has been around for a while, but it’s worth posting because of the fantastic message it sends. Check it out! What do you love about your hair? Or any other part of you? ... Read more »
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January 16, 2011 at 10:30 pm
January 16, 2011 at 10:30 pm
Do You Want to Be in a Book?
Caitlin Boyle’s adult book about Operation Beautiful. A special version for girls like you is in the works! It’s time to get creative! Caitlin Boyle, founder of Operation Beautiful and author of Operation Beautiful: Transforming the Way You See Yourself One Post-it Note at a Time, is working on a new book for tweens and teens. ... Read more »
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January 4, 2011 at 1:47 pm
January 4, 2011 at 1:47 pm
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Body Image: What Do You See When You Look in the Mirror?
Covered in mud and I couldn’t feel prettier! With my cousin, Kurt, at Muddy Buddy. Why did I ever cut my hair short? Yuck. A pimple. If only my legs were a little longer… If you met me, you’d probably think I’m a confident, happy chick. And I am, most of the time. ... Read more »
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December 8, 2010 at 1:46 pm
December 8, 2010 at 1:46 pm
WeStopHate: Creating Teen-Esteem, One Vlog at a Time
When I was 16, I was singing my heart out in choir, scheming ways to get out of swimming in P.E., learning how to drive my mom’s minivan, and spending way too much time online. Meet Emily-Anne. At 16, she saw a problem with the way teens feel about themsevles and founded a non-profit called WeStopHate to help improve ”teen-esteem.” ... Read more »
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October 26, 2010 at 9:21 pm
October 26, 2010 at 9:21 pm
What Do You LOVE About Your Body?
Today I had the pleasure of being on ChicagoNow Radio! I had a blast, and we got a fabulous conversation going with women who called in. Alex challenged women listening to call in and say ONE positive thing about their body. Here are some of the things we heard: I like my legs. I like... Read more »
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October 23, 2010 at 1:49 pm
October 23, 2010 at 1:49 pm
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Chicago Tween & Teen Girls: I Have a Challenge For You... Make-up Free Tuesdays!
A group of girls at a Texas high school recently started a club called “Redefining Beautiful.” Its members go make-up free every Tuesday! Watch the video to find out more, and then join me after the jump for my challenge to you. If the movie below doesn’t work for you, you can click here to... Read more »
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October 21, 2010 at 1:36 pm
October 21, 2010 at 1:36 pm
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Meet The Blogger
Lauren Kaminsky
I’m a 26-year-old who is passionate about many things, and still trying to figure out exactly what I want to be when I grow up. I love empowering young women, training for and participating in triathlons (because calling what I do racing is a stretch), and giving a voice to all the thoughts floating around in my head. Most of the time, you’ll find me running, biking, and swimming, in no particular order, training for as many races as I can cram into my weekends. I also enjoy rocking out to Hanson (yes, the band that hit it big with “Mmmbop” in 1997), watching Glee with my husband, giggling with my girl friends, and drinking way too much Diet Coke.
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