Category Archives: aggression among girls

We are living in strange times

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

These are strange times. No matter your political beliefs or your ability to absorb the twenty-four hour news cycle, these are strange times. I find myself at loose ends much more since the start of the New Year, searching for … Continue reading →

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Helping your teen help a friend…

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

Yes, this rings true, both from my own parenting and from listening to students grapple with how to help a friend over my 27 years in education . Some great advice here! Helping your teen help a friend… NY Times … Continue reading →

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How girls sometimes choose to hurt each other…

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

Having attended and worked at all girls schools, I have enjoyed the research out that uncovers how women need to support each other and that we need to model what we do in front of girls. We can be each … Continue reading →

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