The “L” Word
July 21, 2009
I’ve always had more serious relationships (with a few week-long ones thrown in of course). Half of the boyfriends I’ve had have said the scariest and happiest word you can say in a relationship- the “L” word. Saying “I Love You” is a big step in a relationship. In a way it’s committing yourself to the other person at a deeper level.
Here’s my problem with the “L” word. Some people throw it around too easily, and some dont use it enough. There’s a very fine line with it. I say I Love You to my friends all the time without a second thought. But when it comes to boyfriends, I’m scared that it will push them away. I’m not one to say that just because you’re young that means you can’t love someone. Something I’ve learned with my dating experiences is that there’s a difference between loving someone and being in love. I know that I have loved someone. Was I in love? Well if the answer was yes, I wouldn’t be single right now.
Saying “I Love You” shouldn’t just happen though. If you’re going to do it, make sure you mean it. The worst situation to be in is saying that to each other just because you’ve been together for a long time. So here’s my “Saying I Love You” pointers.
These are just things to think about if you want to say the “L” word to your boyfriend…
– When you’re really upset about something, is he the first person you want to talk to about it?
– When you spend time together, is it truly quality time? Or is it just a way to waste free time?
– When you talk about him, do you talk about how hot he is, or his personality?
– Does he make you feel like a good person, or are you always self-conscious around him?
– Do you get along with his friends? Does he get along with your friends?
– Finally, has anyone else made you feel like he does?
This is only my point of view. Love is so controversial that I”m not asking you to agree with me, I just want you to think about it.
Sample Media Questions for author Carrie Silver-Stock
July 19, 2009
Sample Media Questions for Carrie Silver-Stock , author of
Secrets Girls Keep:
What Girls Hide (& Why) and How to Break the Stress of Silence
1. What inspired you to write Secrets Girls Keep?
2. What secrets are girls keeping?
3. What is the cult of secrecy and why are girls hiding?
4. What do teen girls need in their lives to keep from hiding and feel secure?
5. How can girls start to break the stress of silence?
6. How can parents help their girls do this?
7. The concept of self-esteem eludes many teen girls. How can they find it?
8. What is the most important thing for girls to know about dating violence?
9. How can schools help prevent dating violence?
10. How can parents compete with what our girls are learning from celebrities like Rihanna and Lindsay Lohan?
11. Tell us about your organization, Girls With Dreams.
12. What is 1 of your 7 Secret Tips for girls to live a better life?
13. What is your biggest piece of advice for parents of girls?
14. You are a mom to two boys. Why such an interest in teen girls?
15. What type of teenager were you?
16. How can our audience get your book and what is your website?
17. Do you have anything to add?
For more information, visit www.carriesilverstock.com & www.girlswithdreams.com. To schedule an interview with Carrie Silver-Stock or receive more information, please contact Elaine Krackau at elaine@prbythebook.com | 512.733.5145
Miranda’s Movie Review
July 18, 2009
I’ve been stuck home sick for the past 2 weeks, and I got a chance to catch up on some movies I’ve been wanting to see. I watched movies ranging from the “Terminator” series to “The Notebook”. But over these two weeks I have fallen in love with the movie, “You’ve Got Mail”. It was adorable and very classy. One thing that I enjoyed about the film was the quirky relationship between the two main characters (Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan) it was very classy and I found Kathleen Kelly (Meg Ryan) to be a true lady. It was a movie that had some laughs and a few teary eyed moments. All in all I would recommend it to anyone looking for a good rainy day movie!
Looking for Teen Volunteers
July 17, 2009
Girls With Dreams is looking for teen volunteers and interns to be a part of an exciting movement of teen girls who are up to big things. We are looking for creative, talented, enthusiastic girls who want to blog, be involved in video production, share their stories, and much more. We can’t wait to hear from you! Send your information to info@girlswithdreams.com.
Stevie’s Summer Reading suggestion for Teens
July 16, 2009
I read this book called Authentic Beauty by Leslie Ludy. She is a Christian writer, but the book is awesome. It’s about girls who are searching for the perfect guy. The quote on the back says “Inside Every Young Woman Is a Princess…in Search of Her Prince.” It’s a great book and I suggest it to any girl, even if you are dating, or even if your not. There’s something you can learn. It talks about the culture and how we think we need to mock what other people do so we can find our true love. It can be really religious but just read it open minded and give it a shot, what do you have to loose? Check it out at the library, or you can buy it online at amazon.com for $10.99.
Make a Difference With One Click a Day
July 15, 2009
Here are a few very simple ways you and other teens can make a huge difference with just a click of a button.
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Go to www.freerice.com to help end world hunger.
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Check out www.thehungersite.com and all you have to do is click a button and you give 1.1 cups of food.
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There you can also support Breast Cancer, Child Health, Literacy, Rain Forest, and Animal Rescue. And, you can sign petitions to help end those problems all around the world.
How do you treat your friends?
July 15, 2009
Several icons recently passed away, including Michael Jackson. It seems like the media brought up all of Jackson’s flaws in the past few years. Now that he has passed, music fans are celebrating all of his albums and awards.
This made me think about how we treat our friends. Are you typically someone who looks for flaws or strengths? Sometimes it seems like girls are so hard on each other. How can we be more supportive of each other?
Simple Birthday Gift Ideas
July 14, 2009
There are always a ton of birthdays in the summer, so I here are a couple ideas to get you started.
– Make your own pedicure/manicure set. Get a small basket at a craft store, a put cotton balls filling the bottom. Buy things like nail polish remover, different color nail polish, nail stickers, a nail file, nail brush, a nail buffer, a little scrubber, and some nail clippers. You can add what you want if your in the nail isle and you see something that will fit in. Then you also have the cotton balls at the bottom so when they are removing their nail polish they have something to remove it with.
–Make a photo board. It’s really simple, Take either a cord board or a foam kind of board that you can cover with fabric. Make sure you buy fabric that fits your friend, and buy ribbon to match. You need to take quilt filling that you can buy at a craft store and put it under the fabric and have it covering the board. Stable it on, and then take the ribbon and criss cross it over the board. It will look similar to this pink board in this picture except you can do your ribbon different. http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10794018
–Buy a pair of flip flops and fabric. Cut the fabric in strips and tie the strips around the flip flops and decorate them. Buy a towel or some beach items to go with it.
– Get a photo album and print pictures of you and the person your making the gift for. Or buy a photo album you can decorate and make more personal.
–Make a scrapbook. Go online and get coupons for the store you want to buy from. I suggest a craft store over walmart or target. You can look online to get good ideas on how to get started and how to do good design.
Hope those ideas help. They are more homemade so you can make them as personal as you want.
Music Alert: NEW SINGER!
July 14, 2009
Music Alert from Becca. Hey girls! I was at my friend’s house last night and she made me listen to this guy’s music. And let me tell you, he’s got potential! He’s already recorded an album set to release on July 21.
His name? JOSH GOLDEN! He’s a singer in his mid-teens. He’s hot, has an amazing singing voice and writes his own songs. Step aside Jonas Brothers, there’s a new singer who’ll be rising on the charts! His sister, Liz Golden, has made an album as well. Here’s the link to his music via myspace: www.myspace.com/joshgoldenmusic
Dangerous Secrets Girls Keep and How to Help
July 11, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Elaine Krackau, PR by the Book, LLC | elaine@prbythebook.com | 512-733-5145
Anorexia, abuse, sexual activity, fear of rejection…
Dangerous secrets girls keep and how to help
(ST. LOUIS) Girls love secrets. In many ways, teen girls are trapped by the cult of secrecy that exists today. It is as part of this cult that so many girls hide their depression, eating disorders, pregnancies, and sexual relationships.
Secrets Girls Keep: What Girls Hide (& Why) and How to Break the Stress of Silence (HCI Books, Nov 2009) by teen expert Carrie Silver-Stock, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., shows teens that when they help share their stories without judgment, they begin to break down the walls and ensure better and safer choices for their futures. Many girls today struggle with feelings of low confidence, loneliness, rejection, and depression and then look to unsafe sex, drugs and alcohol for comfort and answers.
Secrets Girls Keep shares the personal stories of other girls as they share their secrets, showing the reader that she is not alone in her struggles. Each chapter tackles a separate issue that is relevant to teenage girls today along with stories and seven tips they can use to overcome those issues. Silver-Stock helps girls think for themselves, explore their own feelings and gives them ways to open dialogue with parents, teachers and others. Topics include:
• Feel beautiful without going on a crash diet
• Navigate the ups and downs of dating
• Make and keep good friends
• Deal with school (the social scene and the grades)
• Handle funky family stuff
• Phone and Internet safety and social media
Silver-Stock is a mom of two and the founder of GirlsWithDreams.com. She is also the author of the award-winning book, The Powder Box Secrets. She lives in St. Louis, Missouri.
Secrets Girls Keep: What Girls Hide (& Why) and How to Break the Stress of Silence by Carrie Silver-Stock (HCI Books, Nov 2009, ISBN 978-0757313691, $14.95)
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For more information visit www.carriesilverstock.com. To schedule an interview or receive more information, please contact Elaine Krackau at elaine@prbythebook.com | 512.733.5145
