The Respect Institute's president and RESPECT co-author, Courtney Macavinta, offers advice about how to build your self-respect and spread respect for all!
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I often appear on San Francisco's "View from the Bay" show as a teen and girl culture expert. Here are recent segments:
"Dealing with sexual harassment and your teens" Does your teenage daughter know when she's being sexually harassed? It's far more prevalent than you might think. Courtney Macavinta, co-author of "Respect: A Girl's Guide to Getting Respect & Dealing," has some tips on talking to your children. Watch the clip.
(06/10/08)
"Much Ado About Miley:" Miley Cyrus’ sexy Vanity Fair photo shoot and her subsequent offer from Playboy are on the tips of collective tongues everywhere. Add in the sexy new Gossip Girl ad currently making waves—and focus on disturbing girl fight videos being posted on the web—and it’s no wonder that many parents are obviously concerned about how their daughters are being influenced by these media blasts and celebrity role models. Watch the clip here.
(05/14/08)
"Self-Respect for Teens:" A teenage girl's life today is often ruled by unrealistic images and ideals. This may be limiting their personal potential by creating a negative body image and putting them under unnecessary pressure. Here's what we can do as parents to encourage our girls to hold their heads up high with self-respect.
(11/06/07)
Comments (0) | by Courtney on June 11
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Better Connecticut
While in Connecticut for Dove Self-Esteem Week, I had the privilege of appearing on the local CBS affiliate's morning news show, "Better Connecticut," to talk about our work with local schools and families.
(05/02/08)
Comments (0) | by Courtney on May 2
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CNN
Live Today with Daryn Kagan
Topics: Fighting for your rights, bullying and spreading respect for girls at school.
(International, 4 million viewers, 8/23/05)
Comments (0) | by Courtney on February 6
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KRON 4
Sunday Daybreak
Topics: The 7 Respect Basics, sisterhood, and fighting for equal rights.
(San Francisco Bay Area, 08/21/05)
Comments (0) | by Courtney on January 1
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KTVU-Fox
Mornings on 2
Topics: Teen girls' body image and The 7 Respect Basics.
(San Francisco Bay Area, 08/22/05)
Comments (0) | by Courtney on January 1
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KTVU-Fox
Bay Area People
Topic: Why girls need respect.
(San Francisco Bay Area, 08/27/05)
Comments (0) | by Courtney on January 1
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NBC 11
Bay Area Today
Topics: Dealing with cyberbullying.
(Northern California, 08/15/05)
Comments (0) | by Courtney on January 1
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