The Junior League of Monmouth County aims to empower young girls to become confident women. The Junior League of Monmouth County hosted a series of educational workshops presented by Dr. Carla Stokes for members, community organizations that provide services to girls, as well as parents and caregivers in the Red Bank, New Jersey area. Dr. Carla delivered tailored presentations for JLMC members, girl-serving organizations, and parents/caretakers. The workshops were based on her pioneering … [Read more...]
Dr. Carla Featured Speaker at Workshops Hosted by the Junior League of Monmouth County, New Jersey
March 21, 2014 By
Ask Dr. Carla: In honor of International Day of the Girl, Enjoy These Tips for a Better Mother-Daughter Relationship
October 11, 2013 By
Today is the 2nd Annual International Day of the Girl! I am wondering if you can relate to any of the following concerns when it comes to parenting your daughter... Do you ever get frustrated by your pre-teen daughter's attitude? Are you unsure about how to discuss sensitive issues as your daughter goes through puberty? Do you sometimes feel frustrated by your daughter? Are you uncertain about how to get help if your daughter is facing a difficult situation? If any of this … [Read more...]
Ask Dr. Carla: Tips for Mothers When Pre-Teen Daughters Begin to Test Your Authority
May 12, 2013 By
Happy Mother's Day! I hope you had an amazing day being honored and/or honoring the mothers, grandmothers, Godmothers, aunts, mother figures, and special women who are no longer with us who have loved, nurtured and cared for you. Over the years, I have learned so much through my work as a speaker, health educator, researcher, girl advocate and coach that I would like to share with you about how to help girls become happy, healthy and confident. I have also had the opportunity to talk to … [Read more...]
My “I Love My Hair” Journey
October 20, 2010 By
For those of you who are new to my work, I created this blog to highlight issues of interest to young women, girls, and their advocates. At my workshops and speaking engagements, girls often ask me how I have the confidence and courage to stand up and speak in front of hundreds of girls. I assure them that I did not always feel confident, courageous, or self-assured. In fact, I felt self-conscious and insecure throughout my pre-teen years (ages 9-13). As a young girl, I struggled to develop … [Read more...]
Sesame Street’s “I Love My Hair” Video & Conversation Guide for Parents
October 19, 2010 By
I love the Sesame Street "I Love My Hair" video because it aims to teach young girls about self-acceptance while building positive self-esteem. However, my initial reaction was, "Where was this video when I was struggling to figure out why my dolls didn't look like me?" NPR reported that the video aired on the October 4 episode of Sesame Street and was created by Joey Mazzarino, an Italian father of an Ethiopian daughter, who is the head writer at Sesame Street. Mazzarino created the video to … [Read more...]
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