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Why Some Girls Act Mean

Girls bully other girls as a way to control others, to feel empowered, or because they feel insecure. Some are desperate to be part of the popular group. I help…

The Many Faces of Bullying

If left unchanged, bullying can negatively impact all aspects of a child’s life. I discuss different types of bullying and the importance of girls being able to make choices. In…

Cyber Bullying

CyberBullying can be a 24/7 situation thanks to the digital age that we live in. I discuss how to help your daughter handle herself on the internet and deal with…

Is Your Daughter Being Bullied?

In this video I’ll discuss each of these points: 1. Staying connected to your daughter. 2. Identifying warning signs. 3. The three typical responses a girl may have to being…

Bullying Facts and Myths – Girls Stand Strong

Bullying is something that has impacted us all in some way. In this video I talk about bullying and some facts, and myths, that everyone should know. I’ll also talk…

Three Obstacles Women Face: Low Self Esteem, Self Doubt, Not Feeling “Good Enough”

Low self esteem, self doubt and not feeling “good enough” are common obstacles to happiness and success for many girls and women. I see three core issues that plague girls…

Building Self Esteem for Health and Happiness

Originally published in Warrenton Lifestyle Magazine, August 2013 When I was a young girl, there were several running jokes in my extended family — all of which made me seem…

Is Your Teen Emotionally Prepared for College?

by Michelle Kelley, LCSW Girls Stand Strong, Warrenton, Virginia So your child is heading to college this fall. Congratulations! For parents and high school seniors alike, this is an emotionally…

Clarity Is Queen in Today’s Puzzling Emotional & Social World

Women struggle to feel grounded, purposeful and content in a world that continuously bombards them with messages about what they should look like, what they should want and what their…

Who Says Divorce Means Failure?

I am divorced but my marriage did not fail. I did not fail. My marriage merely ended. Why is this phrase so common in our society? Why don’t we question…