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Welcome to The Girls' Corner, A Resource for Women

This page is dedicated to teen girls and women as a resource and a guide. Remember to check back for new updates!

"Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead." —Louisa May Alcott

"For what is done or learned by one class of women becomes, by virtue of their common womanhood, the property of all women." —Elizabeth Blackwell (The first woman in the U.S. to become a physician)

Sexual Assault Isn’t About Sex

As a psychotherapist I treat many kinds of people who have suffered from abuse. The worst of all abuse is sexual abuse. It is a terrible crime and has serious consequences. It causes depression, anxiety, a loss of self esteem and usually scars the girl or woman for the rest of her life. Men and boys can be victims of sexual abuse also but in the majority of cases it is about men having power and control over girls or women. It isn't about sex but they use sex as a means of hurting a girl as it is the most intimate and cruel way to hurt someone and make them fearful. Due to the nature of sexual assault the victim usually feels alone, worthless, guilty and scared.

Unfortunately this leads to many cases never being reported (especially if a family member is the perpetrator). It is very important that moms talk to their daughters about sexual assault. Mom's should help their daughters understand that their body is their own and no one is allowed to touch your private parts without your permission. Go over this with your daughter when she is very young. Have her verbalize it. Are your parents allowed to touch your private parts without your consent? "NO". Is Grandma? "NO" Is Grandpa? "NO". The list should go on and on so your child understands clearly that her body is her own.

As your daughter gets older continue an open dialogue with her in regards to date rape, date rape drugs, and boundaries with dating. If she knows she can come to you she will talk to you about what she has heard from her friends and issues she worries about with a boyfriend. Teach her that "No" means "NO" and she has a right to say it at any time.

Read more: Sexual Assault Isn’t About Sex

 

First Week of Being a College Freshman…Of Course You Are Overwhelmed

You are about to leave the nest. A great adventure, and you will finally have your own place. You can hang pictures of anything anywhere you want. No one will see the magazines under your bed unless you share them. You can listen to any music you want, and everyone will most likely love it! Nobody is nagging you to eat healthy, or worrying if your clothes are ironed and put away. You can take a shower or you don’t have to. You can come in at 1 a.m. Who cares? This will be fantastic!!!

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Help Me With My New Book!

I am looking for input from real mom's for my new book, and hope that you will be willing to help me!

My co-author Janine Sherman and I are working on another book (in the Table Talk series) which will be a guide to help mother's and daughters continue their healthy relationship as the daughter leaves for college.  We are looking for your input so we can address your issues more satisfactorily.

Please click here for the anonymous survey (powered by Survey Monkey). Thank you for your input!

   

Choking...A Crazy and Deadly Game

Parents, there is another "game" you better watch for. It is the game of choking oneself to achieve a short high. It appears to be spreading and both daughters and sons are playing it (although the CDC reported that more deaths occurred with boys ages 11 to 16).

There are even You Tube videos teaching kids how to do it. The problem is there is no safe way to learn and, when you are that close to the line, many kids accidentally go over it.

Read more: Choking...A Crazy and Deadly Game

   

Not so Perfect: Teens and Make-Up

In Dallas, Mary Jo Rapini was interviewed by WFAA-TV on when teen girls should start wearing make-up and how much is appropriate.

Click Here! to see the video segment.

   

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