by Girls Inc. | May 23, 2013 | The Inspiration Project
Today’s guest blogger, Amy (A.E.) Irwin, is currently co-facilitating two programs with Girls Inc. Irwin is a writer who has also worked in sales, marketing and social work. She has advocated for girls in previous volunteer roles with the American Association of...
by Girls Inc. | May 23, 2013 | The Inspiration Project
It was my first day facilitating a program – lesson one of Redefining Beauty for 9-11 year-olds. I don’t know how apparent it was, but I was a little nervous. What I was nervous about I couldn’t quite pinpoint. After all, teaching in front of a group...
by Girls Inc. | May 23, 2013 | The Inspiration Project
Girls are bombarded with media messages presenting an unattainable, unhealthy standard of beauty and viewing mainstream media images has proven association with negative body image. (See our Girls Inc. Guide on Body Image.) Commercials seek to persuade women and girls...
by Girls Inc. | May 23, 2013 | The Inspiration Project
My daughter is six. At this age, she is amazingly comfortable in her body. She inherited a long-legged, athletic body from her father and she puts it to good use. I am in awe of her unaffected grace as she leaps around the room in ballet class or sprints down the side...
by Girls Inc. | May 23, 2013 | The Inspiration Project
Perhaps you’ve noticed this month that we’re focusing on body image through The Inspiration Project in preparation for our collaborative Spirit & Place Festival program on Nov. 6. We’ve acknowledged the pressure girls feel to be perfect –...
