Archive for September, 2009
American Girl’s Homeless Doll–Really?
Never quite thought homelessness would end up a ‘branding opportunity’ but alas, when Virgin Mobile lobbied Congress to declare November Youth Homeless Awareness month to devote time, attention and resources to the issue I thought it was pretty cool.
My Daughter Doesn’t Have Any Friends
Rosalind answers a question from the mom of a young girl who doesn’t seem to have any friends. She sees her daughter as creative and fun, but is this how other children see her? What should she do?
Update: Webinar Prices Lowered & Include New “Queen Bees & Wannabes” with Purchase!
Join us for live, online presentations by Rosalind covering a variety of topics on kids, tweens, and teens — for parents and educators. Pick and choose the sessions you’re most interested in, or attend all four! Accessible from the convenience of your computer! If you can’t make the live online session, CD recordings are available for purchase. A copy of the new, revised edition of Queen Bees and Wannabes is now included in the purchase price.
Remembering Alexa: National Suicide Prevention Month
At rosalindwiseman.com we are contacted often by parents whose kids have experienced bullying and hazing. For the benefit of learning from the experiences of others, and taking away the stigma of talking about the traumatic consequences of these issues, we’ve chosen to share the story of a young girl named Alexa Berman who took her own life last year. In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month, Alexa’s mother, Debbie, wrote the following passage in hopes that parents, teachers, and young people will never overlook the signs of a young person in despair.
You’ve Lost That Lovin Feeling
Rosalind answers a question from 15-year-old Shannon who has been dating a boy for a few months but all the sudden doesn’t have feelings for him anymore. Should she stay in the relationship and wait for her feelings to come back or should she move on?
