Why Lady Gaga Is A Role Model for Girls
January 19, 2010 by MamaV
Filed under Role Models, Talking To Kids
We’re all about original content at WeAretheRealDeal. But when I saw this post on Facebook (via Courtney Martin, author of Perfect Girls, Starving Daughters, which I reviewed here), I couldn’t help but share this kick-ass article by Lilly @ RachelSimmons.com.
The first time I dieted, I was 10.
November 23, 2009 by MamaV
Filed under Dieting, Food Revolution
Joy Manning has joined WeAreTheRealDeal as a contributor, please read more about her here. When I met Joy she introduced herself as a food critic, but through our email conversations I learned about her disordered eating background, and I am absolutely amazed by how she was able to transform her food issues from bad to [...]
Kids: Overeating on Pocket Change
October 20, 2009 by MamaV
Filed under Activism, Food Revolution, Media Literacy
A recent New York Times article, “Overeating on Pocket Change,” caught my eye. Per the article, “… Low-income children in Philadelphia with about one dollar in pocket money managed to purchase almost 400 calories worth of snack food at convenience stores on the way to and from school, according to study published on Monday in [...]
She is her own SUPERHERO.
August 22, 2009 by MamaV
Filed under Talking To Kids
Subtitle: hectic days in my part of the world. Im always reading and commenting if not able to frequently post. The below is crossposted at my site: MizFitOnline.com What one thought do I have rattling around in my head? Blog this!Bookmark on DeliciousDigg this postRecommend on FacebookShare on LinkedinShare on Posterousshare via RedditShare with StumblersShare [...]
Mutts like me
August 14, 2009 by MamaV
Filed under Food Revolution, Self Esteem
This post introduces Contributor Miss Lori to WeAreTheRealDeal, we are thrilled to have such an inspiring mom, musician and multi-talented individual join us! Read more about Miss Lori here ———- It is time to have this conversation, and it is not going to be a quick one, or an easy one either. Last year in [...]
5 Ways to Help Girls Resist the Pressure to be Perfect
July 21, 2009 by MamaV
Filed under Featured, Media Literacy, Talking To Kids
Girls today are told they can do anything. Unfortunately, the message they’re often getting is that they have to do everything and please everyone–get straight A’s in school, have the right look, and manage their jam-packed schedules. All this pressure is adding up to big time stress.
