Dr.
Barbara Holstein, Positive Psychologist, author and educator believes
that old, outdated ideas about gender limitations are held unconsiously
by many parents and teachers. The result is decreased self confidence
and self image for teen girls.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
#LikeaGirl
Means Breaking Through The Glass Ceiling And Overcoming Old Ideas About
Gender Limitations Says Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein
Dr.
Holstein is the author of two highly successful books that help young
girls overcome limitations and develop a positive self image. She sees
recent campaigns, such as #LikeAGirl and #GirlsCan, as giants strides
forward in overcoming society's biases against females
[Long
Branch, NJ, February 18, 2015] Claire Cain Miller's
New York Times
article, 'How Teacher Biases Can Sway Girls From Math and Science',
documents once again many of the subtle biases, often held
unconsciously, that parents, toy manufacturers and even classroom
teachers hold about what it means to be female. The article mentions a
study done by The National Bureau of Economic Research that explored
the consequences of teachers' stereotypical biases.
The
good news is that the latest research indicates "how powerful
a
little encouragement can be. Early educational experiences
have a
quantifiable effect on the math and science courses the students choose
later, and eventually the jobs they get and the wages they
earn."
Recent marketing campaigns such as #LikeaGirl by Always
(introduced during the Super Bowl) and #GirlsCan by Covergirl
(featuring Ellen DeGeneres and Queen Latifah) are helping to overcome
these long held biases. Dr. Holstein strongly believes that it's very
important to reach girls with empowering messages a very early age, as
it is in those formative years that self image is formed and future
plans are laid. Dr. Holstein's latest published books, 'The Truth,
Diary of a Gutsy Tween', and the sequel, 'Secrets, Diary of a Gutsy
Teen', address these types of issues from the perspective of a young
girl. Both books are written in the form of diary entries made by the
girl.
In both books the girl enjoys learning and craves
answers. Her learning style is inquisitive and she is angry and hurt
when people, whether it is her mom or a teacher look the other way and
don't take the time to help her fully understand a question or a
problem. Is this girl unique?
As a positive
psychologist, educator and author, Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein answers
this question. "The girl in 'The Truth' and 'Secrets' is the
compilation of hundreds of girls I have seen in schools and in my
private practice. Each girl is of course unique. But in
general,
girls are inquisitive. They love to learn. They
love
science and math and anything that is fascinating. Can they
be
crushed? Very easily. How? By parents who miss the
boat of
understanding their needs and concerns. By teachers that make
assumptions about the girls they teach. By societies that limit
opportunities for girls and women. It is because of so many biases that
exist that I have dedicated my professional career to helping girls and
their parents realize that being #LikeaGirl means breaking through the
#GlassCeiling. It means growing up to be smart, highly
educated,
ready to take on responsible positions throughout society. It means
#GirlsCan."
"My dream is to have every parent sit down
with her daughter after they have both read The Truth and Secrets and
talk about what that girl needs to grow up strong, resilient,
self-confident, educated and ready to take her place in society. There
be a million successful ways to be #LikeAGirl. We all need to
understand and accept that #GirlsCan."
Dr. Holstein recently
released "The Truth, Diary Of A Gutsy Tween". The new book is a revised
and expanded edition of her very successful book, 'The Truth: I'm a
Girl, I'm Smart and I Know Everything'. The new book is published by
Sky Pony Press.
A Facebook page, thetruthforgirls, highlights
many of the topics woven into "The Truth". Articles, videos,
remarks, conversations, visuals, on this page center around many of the
issues that tweens face growing up. These include:
self-esteem
issues, quarreling in families, divorce, moving to a new home, a new
school, best friends, a crush, bullies, a death in the family, money
issues, not feeling pretty, feeling sad, feeling lonely, jealousy and
more. Dr. Holstein's book for teens and tweens is a first in using
fiction for embedding positive psychology concepts.
Her second
book in The Truth Series is “Secrets: Diary Of A Gutsy Teen”. In
'Secrets' the girl is 13 years old. She handles many adolescent issues,
including a crush, moving, a death in the family, feeling fat and
problems with girlfriends. 'Secrets' provides a book kids and
parents and grandparents can share and use as a sounding board for
needed communication between the generations.
Both “The Truth”
and “Secrets” are great for parents, grandparents, older siblings and
teachers to establish lines of communication with the tweens and teens
in their lives. Both books are being re-released by Sky Pony Press.
Dr. Holstein is available for media interviews and can be reached using
the information below or by email at drbarbara@enchantedself.com.
All of her works are available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble and all
other online retailers. More information is available at her website at http://www.drbholstein.com,
Profile:
Dr.
Barbara Becker Holstein, internationally known Positive Psychologist is
the creator of The Enchanted Self ®, a positive psychology method for
happiness. She is in private practice in Long Branch, New
Jersey
with her husband, Dr. Russell M. Holstein.
Dr. Barbara can be
found on the web, interviewed, writing articles and posting video 'TED'
style talks on Happiness, Positive Psychology, Relationships
and
Parenting.
She has been a contributor to Heart and Soul,
Cosmopolitan Magazine, Redbook, Real Simple, The Wall Street Journal,
Time on line, the Today Show and Family Circle Magazine.
Contact:
Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein
170 Morris Ave.,
Long Branch, New Jersey 07740
732-571-1200
http://www.drbholstein.com
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