Do you see “vision” in the eyes of your child?
Dr. Robyn Silverman for Powerful Words
Some might say that the difference between a successful child and an unsuccessful child is brains. Others might say talent. Still others, might realize that it may just be the vision and belief that one can set goals, go after those [...]
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Positive Body Image Songs
Dr. Robyn Silverman
During a time when it seems that no girl can look in the mirror without criticizing what is reflected back at her, it’s refreshing to hear a song that isn’t about sex, tight jeans, boobs and long legs. Girls and women latch on to what they hear. We need to [...]
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For My Birthday- The Many Gifts of Having a Child in Your Life
Dr. Robyn Silverman
On my birthday, I realized that my ears have become bionic. I didn’t realize how noisy everything is until my daughter came along—and sleep became so precious. Floor boards creak, dishes clank, and my dog actually yips in his sleep. [...]
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Talk about a touchy subject.
For those of you who have infants in the house, you might want to pay attention to this interesting bit of news. According to a new study published in the Journal of Human Capital and featured in the NYT this morning, breastfeeding is associated with “substantial” increases in grade point average [...]
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Dr. Robyn Silverman, Dr. Pauline Wallin & host Craig Cohen on SmartTalk radio this AM talking about body image. Listen now!
This morning, I had the pleasure of being on WITF SmartTalk radio, a division of NPR, talking about body image. We discussed everything from the media’s influence, the parental influence, peer influence, and plastic [...]
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Disband the Clean the Plate Club?
Dr. Robyn Silverman
Thank you to all of you who have already submitted stories to my body image story website in preparation for my forthcoming book! It is very telling– so many stories have similar themes. This one, which came in recently, hits on a point I want to talk about [...]
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Dr. Robyn Silverman on WITF’s SmartTalk
Hi everyone!
Join me via the web or on the radio in Harrisburg, PA, for an hour long discussion on body image on June 15th at 9am EST. We’ll be mainly focusing on girls but will touch on the challenges for boys as well. “Smart Talk” is on the station WITF, [...]
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Hi everyone!
Join me via the web or on the radio in Harrisburg, PA, for an hour long discussion on body image. I’ll be on the radio show “Smart Talk” on the station WITF, an affiliate of NPR.
Host Craig Cohen will lead the discussion on Body Image. From the shows and ads on TV, to the [...]
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Dr. Robyn Silverman answers a reader’s question about teaching common courtesies to her children and encouraging the use of them for this month’s Powerful Courtesy Challenge for Powerful Words Member Schools.
What common courtesies should you put on your family list for this month’s courtesy challenge? Jess from Providence R.I. sends in her question.
Again, our Powerful [...]
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