It is astonishing that this pandemic will likely be a catalyst for creating a more just and equitable world while simultaneously causing mass death, heartbreak, and further fracture to the Divided States of America. How can it produce so much good and evil? At a time when our collective thinking…

“My daughter definitely hasn’t been asked to send nude pictures to boys,” said one mom at a recent MEDIAGIRLS parent talk. “It’s not a thing at our school,” said another mom. “Wait, what are ‘nudes?!’” asked a dad looking appalled. “Nudes” are sexually explicit pictures or videos — taken fully…

“Write down eight of your most positive qualities.” I have asked thousands of girls and women to do this. I am talking about the positive traits that describe who they are internally, their core selves. This activity is part of the programming we do for MEDIAGIRLS, a nonprofit that teaches…

You’ve likely seen the first round of “Class of 2023!!!” posts on your social media feeds, whether it’s “I’m so proud of my daughter/son…” or ecstatic posts from high-school seniors donning sweatshirts with the name of their soon-to-be colleges. You’re probably not seeing updates from those who were waitlisted, deferred…

It’s been called more addictive than cigarettes. According to The Royal Society of Public Health, it’s creating a “mental health crisis for girls.” In general, it’s making many girls more lonely, anxious, and insecure. I’m talking about social media. As the founder and Executive Director of the Boston-based non-profit MEDIAGIRLS…