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Girls Spa Parties and Bullying: Changing Negative Patterns Among Kids’ Interactions

Most of us have some connection to the topic of bullying.  Some of us were bullied, others have had family members or friends who suffered the same sad fate.  I certainly was not a bully (actually, I was bullied in … Continue reading

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Massage For Children: Fostering Assertiveness Through Client Empowerment

Being assertive means being fully capable of  expressing one’s feelings, thoughts,  and needs directly, openly and honestly, asserting one’s rights, in a manner which is yet respectful of others. (Lloyd, 1998)  As a Massage Therapist who works with children, I … Continue reading

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Spa Parties, Money Skills, and Their Lack of Real Correlation: Considering the Matter Further

Only six months ago, a thought-provoking  article was published by Reuters authored by Chelsea Emery entitled, “Your Money – Spa parties and money-smart daughters.’ Only a few days ago, I encountered this article for the first time, and in the … Continue reading

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Girls Spa Parties: A Positive Experience Fostering Emotional Well-Being and Social Growth

In the Metro New York / New Jersey area and throughout the entire nation, at-home spa parties for girls have become the de facto ‘new cool’ for tweens and teens.  It’s pretty obvious why this is now the case: Parties … Continue reading

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