Girls Without Limits

Dr. Lisa Hinkelman is an educator, counselor, researcher, and author who has spent 15 years researching girls and educating school counselors, first as a professor at The Ohio State University, and currently as the Founder and CEO of Ruling Our eXperiences (ROX). ROX is a national non-profit that provides evidence-based empowerment programming for girls, professional development for school counselors and educators, and research on the critical issues impacting girls. Lisa's books provide relevant research, case studies, and effective strategies to help adults support the girls in their lives. Focused on building self-esteem, enhancing communication, increasing competence, and addressing gender stereotypes and barriers, Girls Without Limits is currently being utilized by parents, educators, coaches, mentors, helping professionals, and university professors throughout the country. Dr. Hinkelman is also the principal investigator and author of the groundbreaking publication The Girls' Index: New Insights Into the Complex World of Today's Girls. The Girls' Index reveals the findings from a survey conducted with 11,000 girls across the country and includes girls' thoughts, behaviors, and beliefs on confidence, body image, relationships, school, social media, careers, and leadership. She also published Girls & Sports: A Girls' Index Impact Report, Girls & STEM: Decoding Girls' Futures in an Age of Social Media and Girls, Diversity and The Future. Featured in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, SXSW, Lean In, The 74 and Education World, The Girls' Index research provides the most nationally relevant and representative statistics currently available on girls. Lisa received her undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Education from Chatham College in Pittsburgh, PA and her master's and doctorate degrees in Counselor Education from The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. Her ROX program is delivered to more than 5,000 girls annually in schools throughout the country. She trains and educates 3,000+ adults each year through professional development workshops, parent symposiums, and conference keynotes on topics including social/emotional learning, stress and pressure, confidence and self-esteem, STEM, sexual harassment/violence, and Title IX, school climate, and gender equity.

Preface Acknowledgments About the Author Chapter 1: What's Really Going on for Girls, and How Can We Help Them? Chapter 2: Streaks, Likes, Followers, and Friends: The Impact of Social Media in Girls' Lives Chapter 3: Being a Girl Today Is Hard: Gender Roles, Body Image, and Confidence Chapter 4: Mean Girls: Dealing With Drama and Relationships Chapter 5: Relationships, Dating, and Coercion: Developing Healthy Relationships in an Age of Sexting, Swiping, and Snapping Chapter 6: "Lighten Up," "I Was Just Joking," "Boys Will Be Boys," and Other Stuff Girls Hear: Addressing Disrespect and Sexual Harassment Chapter 7: Looking Out for the Girls: Identifying and Preventing Sexual Violence Chapter 8: The Pressure to Be Perfect: Stress and Coping in an Age of Perfectionism and Helicopter Parents Chapter 9: Academic or Instagram Influencer? Why Girls Feel They Have to Choose Chapter 10: What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up? How Stereotypes Are Holding Girls Back Chapter 11: CEOs, Politicians, and Superintendents: But Where Are All the Female Leaders? Chapter 12: What Girls Want Chapter 13: What Girls Need References Index

"This is one of the most candid, inspiring, empowering, and generous books you will read this year. Today is unlike any moment in history. We have an opportunity to transform the narrative and provide genuine, educated support for girls on their journeys. This book reveals what it means to be a girl today and provides adults with relevant tools for having purposeful conversations and creating authentic connections. I highly recommend that Girls Without Limits be read and shared with all!" -- Janice Jones, Licensed Clinical Social Worker "Dr. Hinkelman is the only person writing about girls who has conducted large-scale, national research on the experiences, opinions, and behaviors of girls. In this second edition, the data from her research is combined with practical ways of engaging with all girls on a variety of topics, from body image and confidence to healthy relationships and leadership. Readers will gain tangible ways of actually relating to girls and teaching them the skills needed to live in a world that is saturated with technology. Girls Without Limits is a must-read for anyone who works with, educates, or parents girls!" -- Sibyl West, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Counselor Education and Co-Director of the Frederick Douglass Institute on Intercultural Research "As a school counselor, Girls Without Limits prepares me for the stresses that my students bring to my office. It helps me meet my students where they are and it provides a great communication tool to use with their parents. As a father to a young girl, this book is invaluable. It seamlessly merges research with practical suggestions, insight, and resources that give me more confidence for the road ahead with my family. Girls Without Limits is most valuable in helping me reinterpret and better understand the behaviors, stressors, and unique challenges that accompany growing up as a young girl in this world. Where I previously experienced frustration, I now have opportunities for understanding and connecting with the girls I work with and who are in my family." -- Justin Fields, PhD, Lead Counselor "Dr. Hinkelman's energy and the fresh perspectives woven throughout her work make learning fun and engaging. This is an excellent book to add to your toolbox." -- Marisa Castello, National Board Certified School Counselor "Girls Without Limits is the first book I recommend to anyone I know who has daughters or works with girls. It's timely, relevant, and eye-opening and contains insights and context for understanding the world of girls. It's also packed with practical tools and tips for engaging the girls in your life. This is a pivotal read; it forever put me on the path of empowering our girls to change the world around them!" -- Kaishauna Johnson, School Counselor "Girls without Limits offers real insight and practical solutions in my work with girls. It has also changed how I communicate with my own daughter in order to create a more supportive relationship with her. This is a MUST-read for anyone who has girls that they care about in their life." -- Amanda Mariucci, School Counselor "Girls Without Limits is a must for anyone who has girls in their lives. Combining practical advice with researched-based data, Dr. Hinkelman has provided parents, educators, and other supporters of girls with the tools they need to help girls thrive." -- Jennifer Ciccarelli, Head of School "As a mother of four daughters and a social worker who works with countless girls every year, I find myself needing resources to help me make a difference. Girls Without Limits is my go-to both professionally and personally. It is packed with knowledge on how to manage the ever-changing world of girls. The tools in this book have helped me have relevant, meaningful conversations with girls in a time they need them the most." -- Jaime Fogarty, LSW