What I hope for my daughters—for young women everywhere— is an authentic experience of sexuality, free from self-consciousness, shame, or violation. When Ariana Grande and Miley Cyrus sang together at One Love Manchester, an all-star benefit for victims of the May 22 terrorist attack, they showed tenderness instead of hotness, a shift from their usual […]
I will give her my undivided attention. No judgment. No interruptions. No advice. I will look her in the eyes and consume her every word. For a free-spirited tweenage girl whose aim is to conquer the world single-handedly, being told that she will soon wear a training bra and have periods for the REST OF HER […]
When girls grow comfortable in their own ability to express themselves, they can better manage the societal pressure to make sure others are comfortable. It’s trippy how undecided adults can be about younger children and self-expression, particularly when it comes to young girls. Adding my own personal and professional focus on radical self-expression to the mix makes […]
