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Month: August 2017

The Parent’s Back to School Guide to Girl Bullying

August 30, 2017 by Kiera Muscara Leave a Comment

Sending your daughter off to another year of school can be daunting knowing that her persecution may carry over, or even worsen, in the new grade. Here’s what to focus on in order to best empower and support her as she enters this next chapter: Encourage Her to Seize Opportunities. A new school year means … [Read more…]

Posted in: Tips Tagged: advice, children, family, friendships, girl bullying, middle school, parenting, relationships, transition

The Girl’s Back to School Guide to Girl Bullying

August 28, 2017 by Kiera Muscara Leave a Comment

Starting a new school year can bring up a mix of emotions – excitement for what’s to come, hope for a clean slate, but also fear of falling back into damaging friendships and patterns. Here are my tips to start it all off right, and the essential reminders to hold on to as the year … [Read more…]

Posted in: Tips Tagged: advice, female empowerment, friendships, girl bullying, middle school, relationships, thoughts, transition, women

Navigating the Transition Periods

August 24, 2017 by Kiera Muscara Leave a Comment

As lazy as I claim to be, I love being busy. I work and feel best with a structured schedule and like having my plans made in advance. So for me, this past year has been a difficult one. After changing career paths at the tail end of my college career, I knew my first … [Read more…]

Posted in: Tips Tagged: advice, career, change, personal story, post-graduate, self-care, thoughts, transition

23 Lessons in 23 Years

August 22, 2017 by Kiera Muscara Leave a Comment

My 23rd birthday was this past weekend, so I thought I’d compile and share 23 of the most important lessons I’ve learned throughout the years. 22 was a limbo year for me – figuring things out and putting all the little pieces together to get me to the next chapter of my life. 23 is … [Read more…]

Posted in: Advice Tagged: advice, birthday, thoughts

When a Loved One Has Anxiety

August 17, 2017 by Kiera Muscara 1 Comment

“Relax!,” “You’re so tense,” “It’s not that big of a deal, let it go!” – sounds like a stressful situation, right? For someone with anxiety, these phrases get thrown at you on a daily basis, and they’re more embarrassing and painful than you’d ever imagine. Although I wasn’t formally diagnosed until adolescence, I have always, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Tips Tagged: advice, anxiety, family, mental health, parenting, personal story, self-care, stigma

The Confidant and the Complainer

August 15, 2017 by Kiera Muscara Leave a Comment

One of my earliest posts dealt with the issue of gossiping and the role that talking about others has in friendships. But there is another function of this that I did not address, and one that I think can be rather illuminating. Do you ever find yourself repeatedly complaining to and confiding in a friend … [Read more…]

Posted in: Thoughts/Observations Tagged: advice, female empowerment, friendships, girl bullying, gossip, middle school, personal story, relationships, thoughts, women

An Open Letter to Catcallers

August 9, 2017 by Kiera Muscara Leave a Comment

At first, I almost found it flattering. The feminist in me cursed that thought and hid it from the world, knowing the correct response was to be filled with rage. But it lifted my ego on the walk to school, and I didn’t mind. Then you caught me on a bad day. My mind was … [Read more…]

Posted in: Thoughts/Observations Tagged: female empowerment, feminism, gender, personal story, thoughts, women

How Social Media is Dictating Our Happiness

August 8, 2017 by Kiera Muscara 1 Comment

At the tail end of my friendship with my middle school clique, I first experienced the downsides to social media and the impact it can have on our wellbeing and relationships. I was in 9th grade and was away for the weekend with my parents, after my friend’s mother declined my mother’s request for me … [Read more…]

Posted in: Thoughts/Observations Tagged: depression, friendships, girl bullying, mental health, personal story, relationships, social media, thoughts

What Does Good Self-Care Look Like?

August 3, 2017 by Kiera Muscara Leave a Comment

There are several correlations I’ve found between my undergrad training as an actor, and my experiences now entering the social work field. But both careers rely heavily on a good self-care regimen. Both roles require the “player” to give and reveal so much of who they are, and absorb the emotions of others in a … [Read more…]

Posted in: Thoughts/Observations Tagged: depression, mental health, personal story, self-care, thoughts

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