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The Parent’s Back to School Guide to Girl Bullying

August 30, 2017 by Kiera Muscara

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

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

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

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

“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

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

Parenting the Bully

July 25, 2017 by Kiera Muscara

Many of my posts cater to providing advice for victims of girl bullying, or the parents of victims. But I feel it’s just as important to address the bully. Often times, it can be much harder for a parent to acknowledge their daughter is causing such pain and drama. It’s crucial to recognize that there … [Read more…]

Posted in: Advice Tagged: advice, family, friendships, girl bullying, middle school, parenting, relationships, thoughts, women

7 Reminders to Help You Survive Girl Bullying

July 11, 2017 by Kiera Muscara

You’re in a small pond • These are the friends you have access to right now. Finding the right friends is heavily contingent on finding the right environment. College, your career, even a club will open opportunities to meet “your people.” The best revenge is your future success • It may seem easiest to sit … [Read more…]

Posted in: Advice Tagged: advice, female empowerment, friendships, girl bullying, middle school, relationships, women

Let Your Girls Make the Same Mistakes as Boys

July 6, 2017 by Kiera Muscara

Being the only daughter in my family, I’ve been afforded a unique perspective of how girls and boys are raised differently. And mind you, my parents are quite liberal in the grand scheme of parenting; yet this only further solidifies for me how hidden and subtle this habit really is. It reveals itself in unconscious … [Read more…]

Posted in: Thoughts/Observations Tagged: advice, family, female empowerment, gender, parenting, thoughts, women

6 Tips for Navigating Your Daughter’s Experience with Girl Bullying

June 25, 2017 by Kiera Muscara

Girl bullying takes a toll on the entire family, and it can be difficult to know how best to help your daughter through these painful years. Here are 6 tips to facilitate open communication: Do ask her what she needs from you • Navigating what to say when you first pick her up from school … [Read more…]

Posted in: Advice Tagged: advice, family, female empowerment, friendships, girl bullying, middle school, parenting, relationships

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