Girls and Daughters Archives - Maureen F. Fitzgerald

How Are We Treating Our Sons and Daughters Differently?

The following is an excerpt from my newest parenting book which educates parents, caregivers, teachers and counselors about how to raise girls in a non-sexist way while challenging sexism, stereotypes and sexualization. Strategy 1: My Sweetie Pie. Are you treating your daughters and sons differently? “They [parents] instruct girls and boys differently, they offer

How to Talk to Your Teenage Daughter About Sex

Here is a letter I wrote for my daughter: 12 things I wish my mother told me about sex. Dear Teen Daughter, When I was a teenager a friend of mine got pregnant. Another got talked into having sex when she did not want to. A third got raped by her boyfriend and a fourth

Mothers PLEASE Teach your Daughters about Marriage!

A friend of mine just bought my book, “Motherhood is Madness” and read it in two days (a record time!). She then bought 10 copies for her friends and her 3 daughters. And then she asked for the Manifesto – which I am posting here. Here are her words: “This completely describes my life

12 things you must tell your daughter about sex

If you are tired of paying for math tutors call me!

My two teen daughters are struggling with math. Why? They get A’s in all their other classes. As a gender researcher I decided to investigate and here is what I discovered: 1, Research after research shows that girls and boys are equally capable at math (around the world). 2. If teachers think that boys and men are

Somewhere in America is an amazing video

This is the best video ever. Three amazing girls! [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] Somewhere in America[/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

Do you treat your sons and daughters differently?

Here is another excerpt from my upcoming book: Wake up Sleeping Beauty: Protect your daughter from sexism, stereotypes and sexualization. Feel free to comment below. by Maureen F. Fitzgerald, PhD (2015 copyright) Strategy 1: My Sweetie Pie. Are you treating your daughters and sons differently? “They [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid”

Wake up sleeping beauty – how we hold girls back

I have been writing furiously all week on my new book (due in October) and I wanted to share a bit with you. Its all very exciting the way topics flow into place. Here is an excerpt. Enjoy. Wake up Sleeping Beauty: Protect your daughter from sexism, stereotypes and sexualization. by Maureen F. Fitzgerald, PhD

Read this beautiful article on male privilege – by a man

This is such an amazing article written by a man who understands how differently women are treated and how much more women need to do to simply be safe and accepted. I notice he is a social justice teacher. This type of article really helps build empathy….the secret tool to deep change! Male Privilege

Please provide feedback on my girl’s books

Here are the “working” titles of my upcoming GIRLS books. Please tell me what you think. They are going to press during the summer…all fingers crossed Stop Sexing Me! Protect your daughter from sexism, stereotypes and sexualisation.This book describes the ways in which parents, teachers, and the media hold girls back. It provides practical strategies for parents