To My Daughter on Her 10th Birthday
It seems like yesterday that I was holding you as a newborn, warm and soft with a head full of dark hair. You were so tiny, so dependent on me … Continue reading
Fighting the Fear of Fat: Addressing the Thin Ideal with Young Children
In my post Fear of Fat: Preschool Girls and the Thin Ideal, I reported on Dr. Jennifer Harriger’s study on preschool girls and the Thin Ideal. This study found that … Continue reading
The Importance of Fathers
I regularly hold a debate with my university students to respond to the question, “Are Father’s Necessary?” Every time we discuss this, there is at least one student who talks … Continue reading
On Mother’s Day: The Beauty and Challenge Of Mothering
Ah, Mother’s Day. Some argue that it’s just a day created by marketers to get more sales while others see it as a sentimental favorite. Whatever your views, today is … Continue reading
Tips for Starting Off the New School Year Right
Ah, the beginning of a new school year. There’s excitement, anticipation, anxiety, fear, and everything in between. As parents and children prepare for the new school year, here are some … Continue reading
Remember This: 8 Things I want to tell my 8 Year Old Daughter
My youngest daughter turned 8 years old this week. This means that she has moved into the world of tweens. Tween marketing is commonly focused on kids between the ages … Continue reading
Positive Activity for Kids and Adults: Writing Your Own Once Upon a Time Story
Disney will be coming out with a new Princess, this one is younger and directed primarily at the pre-k audience. One has to ask, do we really need a new … Continue reading
Dr. Jennifer W. Shewmaker 