The Girls in the Know Speaker Series is designed for 5th and 6th grade girls and their moms to discuss life's most important topics:
*Empowerment *Self Esteem * Friendships * Bullying * Nutrition *Exercise * *Body Image *Eating Disorders *Cell Phone & Internet Safety * Home Alone & Sleepover Safety * Puberty * Menstruation * Female Anatomy * Male Anatomy and much more! Led by a group of women professionals this month long, interactive program, meets weekly, to promote open communication between mothers and daughters while encouraging positive behaviors and decisions as pre-teen girls mature into adulthood.
SESSION ONE: "Empowering Your Pre-Teen Daughter" Learn ways to empower your daughter ~ and yourself too!
Speakers: Shellie Fidell, MSW,LCSW
Lisa Deutsch, MSW, LCSW
Paula McMaster, MSW, LCSW
Sara Hoffstot, MA, LPC
Suzanne Rodgers, MA, LPC
SESSION TWO: "Promoting A Healthy Body Image" A discussion about her inner beauty, and much more....
Speakers: Jessica Janik,MS,LD,RD
Jenn Randazzo, LD,RD
SESSION THREE: "All About Safety: Internet, Cell Phones, Home & Away"
Is your daughter really safe?
Speakers: Officer Kimberly Huffman
Sgt. Cheryl Funkhouser
Officer Susan Shields
SESSION FOUR:"The Birds & The Bees:
What Pre-Teen Girls Should Know" The facts about puberty, menstruation and how babies are made.
Speakers: Dr. Denise Meckler, OB/GYN
Dr. Caroline Morgan, OB/GYN
Please Note:
There is usually only ONE speaker per session and
on occasion the sessions may be in a different order.
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If you are interested in bringing the speaker series to your daughter's school or interested in volunteering please contact us at info@girlsintheknow.org
FOR LOCATIONS AND DATES CLICK HERE ___________________ If you are in need of financial assistance please contact us about the Girls in the Know Scholarship Program. ____________________
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