Carrie will be at Main Street Books in St. Charles on Saturday November 28 from 1-3 PM signing copies of her new book. 

For more information, visit the Secrets Girls Keep Fan Site or watch the interview here.

http://reviews.armchairinterviews.com/reviews/secrets-girls-keep-what-girls-hide-and-why-and

Tuesday November 2: Dealing with Grief (part 1)

Friday November 5th:  Dealing With Your Self Image & Dealing with Grief (part 2)

Thursday November 12:  Dealing with Divorce Part 1 and Part 2

Tuesday November 17: Dealing with Dating:  How Far is Too Far?

Thursday November 19:  Dealing with Eating Disorders

Monday Noveber 23:  Dealing with Depression

Monday November 30: Dealing with Dating Violence

Wanna get the book?  You can order it online or find it wherever books are sold!

All you need to do is check back here, or go to www.girlswithdreams.com on Tuesday 11/3 and look for the special offer.  Purchase a book that day and you will automatically get a bunch of FREE bonuses!  I can’t wait for you to see them!

Here’s what other people are saying about Secrets Girls Keep:  What Girls Hide (& Why) and How to Break the Stress of Silence:

“Secrets Girls Keep is compelling in its honesty, openness, and just plain good sense.  Written for teenage girls, who face pressures that are almost impossible to imagine, it models getting beneath the silence and shame that all too often accompany life problems (e.g., loss, sex, abuse, eating problems, mood disorder) and actively engages them in self-exploration and disclosure.  A vitally important book.” Stephen Hinshaw, Ph.D., Professor and Chair, Department of Psychology, UC Berkeley; author of The Triple Bind: Saving our Teenage Girls from Today’s Pressures.

“As media and commercial culture is putting increasing pressure on girls to conform to standards that can be very harmful to themselves and their relationships with others, SECRETS GIRLS KEEP gives teen-age girls down-to-earth, practical, heartfelt advice that will empower them to resist the pressure and take care of themselves and others in these hard to grow up times.  Parents will thank Carrie Silver-Stock for giving them this book to give to and discuss with their daughters.” Diane Levin, Ph.D., Professor of Education, Wheelock College, Author of So Sexy So Soon

“The key to happiness is getting real and finding a way to be okay with who we are…our authentic selves. How great would it be to learn how to tap into this honest and open place as a teenager? When girls follow Carrie’s guidelines for shedding their secrets and taking charge of their lives, the world has no choice but to be a better place!”

Deborah Reber, Teen advocate, speaker, and author

“Teen girls are the future leaders of our families, workplaces, and communities.  Secrets Girls Keep is an invaluable tool for helping every girl make the right choices for herself while growing up.  Silver-Stock shows girls how to find their own voice and path as they strive to become future leaders while navigating the ups and downs of young adulthood.  Every girl who is determined to succeed will love the solid advice, straightforward approach, and the real life stories shared by other girls.” Sandra Yancey, Founder and CEO, eWomenNetwork, Inc.

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Carrie Silver-Stock, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., received her masters in social work from Washington University in 1999, and a BA in sociology and World Perspectives from Principia College.

Silver-Stock founded Girls With Dreams to create a global movement where girls discover their power, passion and dreams. The mission is simple: girls will empower each other to build their best lives while learning how to take action and make a positive impact. Silver-Stock is passionate about inspiring teen girls to help them find their own way. As a former radio talk show host, speaker, social worker and life coach, she has advocated for young people for more than 15 years.

 Silver-Stock has collaborated with and presented workshops for the Girl Scouts of America, St. Luke’s Hospital, and many schools and colleges. She contributes to The Glow Project magazine and has published articles in many media outlets. Silver-Stock is a founding member of the Billionaire Girls Club, a group igniting women to create billions in impact for global good, and served as an advisory board member for the Go the Distance Project.

 Her first book, The Powder Box Secrets, won several awards, including the prestigious Benjamin Franklin Award. Health Communications, Inc. will release Silver-Stock’s newest book, Secrets Girls Keep: What Girls Hide (& Why) and How to Break the Stress of Silence (HCI), in November 2009.

Silver-Stock loves staying active and spending time with her husband, two boys, and two dogs in St. Louis, Missouri. When she’s not encouraging teen girls to be comfortable in their own skin, she enjoys walking, boating, water-skiing, exercising and hanging out anywhere near a beach.

For further information, please visit www.carriesilverstock.com & www.girlswithdreams.com & www.secretsgirlskeep.com.

To schedule an interview with Carrie Silver-Stock or receive more information, please contact     Elaine Krackau at elaine@prbythebook.com | 512.733.5145

Secrets Girls Keep:

What Girls Hide (& Why) and How to Break the Stress of Silence

1. What inspired you to write Secrets Girls Keep?
2. What secrets are girls keeping?
3. What is the cult of secrecy and why are girls hiding?
4. What do teen girls need in their lives to keep from hiding and feel secure?
5. How can girls start to break the stress of silence?
6. How can parents help their girls do this?
7. The concept of self-esteem eludes many teen girls. How can they find it?
8. What is the most important thing for girls to know about dating violence?
9. How can schools help prevent dating violence?

10.  How can parents compete with what our girls are learning from celebrities like Rihanna and Lindsay Lohan?

11.  Tell us about your organization, Girls With Dreams.

12.  What is 1 of your 7 Secret Tips for girls to live a better life? 

13.  What is your biggest piece of advice for parents of girls?

14.  You are a mom to two boys. Why such an interest in teen girls?

15.  What type of teenager were you?

16.  How can our audience get your book and what is your website?

17.  Do you have anything to add?

For more information, visit www.carriesilverstock.com & www.girlswithdreams.com. To schedule an interview with Carrie Silver-Stock or receive more information, please contact      Elaine Krackau at elaine@prbythebook.com | 512.733.5145

CONTACT: Elaine Krackau, PR by the Book, LLC | elaine@prbythebook.com | 512-733-5145

Hollywood Starlets Worsen Cult of Secrecy in Teen Girls

Teen expert shows audience how to connect with daughters

WHO: Teen expert Carrie Silver-Stock, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., author of Secrets Girls Keep: What Girls Hide (& Why) and How to Break the Stress of Silence (HCI Books, Nov 2009) and founder of Girls With Dreams.

WHAT: With role models like Rihanna, Lindsay Lohan and Britney Spears making headlines, many teen girls today struggle with feelings of low confidence, loneliness, rejection and depression and then look to unsafe sex, drugs and alcohol for comfort and answers.

Secrets Girls Keep is an honest approach for teenage girls today: the scary issues they face and the secrets they keep with advice on how to overcome low self-esteem by letting the secrets out and seven tips on how to live a better life. Silver-Stock shares the personal stories of other girls, showing girls they are not alone in their struggles. Each chapter tackles a separate issue that is relevant to teenage girls today along with stories and tips they can use to overcome those issues.

WHEN: Silver-Stock is available for interviews upon request. Her book is available for review.

INTERVIEW TOPICS:

• Discuss statistics on teen pregnancy, eating disorders, dating violence and more and how parents can help their teens
• Define the cult of secrecy and what it means for teens—how do parents break through
• New issues that didn’t exist 10 years ago: sexting and internet safety
• Our secrets hurt us and sometimes even haunt us beyond high school
• How to discover your strengths and use them!

Silver-Stock is a mom of two and the founder of GirlsWithDreams.com. She is also the author of the award-winning book, The Powder Box Secrets. She lives near St. Louis, Missouri.

Secrets Girls Keep: What Girls Hide (& Why) and How to Break the Stress of Silence by Carrie Silver-Stock (HCI Books, Nov 2009, ISBN 978-0757313691, $14.95)

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For more information visit www.carriesilverstock.com. To schedule an interview or receive more information, please contact Elaine Krackau at elaine@prbythebook.com | 512.733.5145

CONTACT: Elaine Krackau, PR by the Book, LLC | elaine@prbythebook.com | 512-733-5145

Anorexia, abuse, sexual activity, fear of rejection…

Dangerous secrets girls keep and how to help

(ST. LOUIS) Girls love secrets. In many ways, teen girls are trapped by the cult of secrecy that exists today. It is as part of this cult that so many girls hide their depression, eating disorders, pregnancies, and sexual relationships.

Secrets Girls Keep: What Girls Hide (& Why) and How to Break the Stress of Silence (HCI Books, Nov 2009) by teen expert Carrie Silver-Stock, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., shows teens that when they help share their stories without judgment, they begin to break down the walls and ensure better and safer choices for their futures. Many girls today struggle with feelings of low confidence, loneliness, rejection, and depression and then look to unsafe sex, drugs and alcohol for comfort and answers.

Secrets Girls Keep shares the personal stories of other girls as they share their secrets, showing the reader that she is not alone in her struggles. Each chapter tackles a separate issue that is relevant to teenage girls today along with stories and seven tips they can use to overcome those issues. Silver-Stock helps girls think for themselves, explore their own feelings and gives them ways to open dialogue with parents, teachers and others. Topics include:

• Feel beautiful without going on a crash diet

• Navigate the ups and downs of dating

• Make and keep good friends

• Deal with school (the social scene and the grades)

• Handle funky family stuff

• Phone and Internet safety and social media

Silver-Stock is a mom of two and the founder of GirlsWithDreams.com. She is also the author of the award-winning book, The Powder Box Secrets. She lives in St. Louis, Missouri.

Secrets Girls Keep: What Girls Hide (& Why) and How to Break the Stress of Silence by Carrie Silver-Stock (HCI Books, Nov 2009, ISBN 978-0757313691, $14.95)

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For more information visit www.carriesilverstock.com. To schedule an interview or receive more information, please contact Elaine Krackau at elaine@prbythebook.com | 512.733.5145

“Secrets Girls Keep is compelling in its honesty, openness, and just plain good sense.  Written for teenage girls, who face pressures that are almost impossible to imagine, it models getting beneath the silence and shame that all too often accompany life problems (e.g., loss, sex, abuse, eating problems, mood disorder) and actively engages them in self-exploration and disclosure.  A vitally important book.”  Stephen Hinshaw, Ph.D., Professor and Chair, Department of Psychology, UC Berkeley; author of The Triple Bind: Saving our Teenage Girls from Today’s Pressures.

“As media and commercial culture is putting increasing pressure on girls to conform to standards that can be very harmful to themselves and their relationships with others, SECRETS GIRLS KEEP gives teen-age girls down-to-earth, practical, heartfelt advice that will empower them to resist the pressure and take care of themselves and others in these hard to grow up times.  Parents will thank Carrie Silver-Stock for giving them this book to give to and discuss with their daughters.”  Diane Levin, Ph.D., Professor of Education. Wheelock College. Author of So Sexy So Soon

 ”Teen girls are the future leaders of our families, workplaces, and communities.  Secrets Girls Keep is an invaluable tool for helping every girl make the right choices for herself while growing up.  Silver-Stock shows girls how to find their own voice and path as they strive to become future leaders while navigating the ups and downs of young adulthood.  Every girl who is determined to succeed will love the solid advice, straightforward approach, and the real life stories shared by other girls.”  Sandra Yancey, Founder and CEO, eWomenNetwork, Inc.

“The key to happiness is getting real and finding a way to be okay with who we are…our authentic selves. How great would it be to learn how to tap into this honest and open place as a teenager? When girls follow Carrie’s guidelines for shedding their secrets and taking charge of their lives, the world has no choice but to be a better place!”  Deborah Reber, Teen advocate, speaker, and author

“A heartfelt book dedicated to helping girls stay strong, brave and fearless.  Secrets Girls Keep is an honest account of growing up female.  Every reader can find a story they can relate to and the support they need to make it.” 
Rachel Muir, Fearless Leader, Girlstart

“Carrie-Silver Stock has done a marvelous job of addressing the challenges teen girls face.  Let’s face it, it’s not easy growing up, but here’s a book that provides real life stories, practical advice and seven “important” tips to help teen girls become more empowered, confident, healthy and productive.  I will be recommending it to all the teen girls in my life… and their parents, too.” Susan Kallash-Bailey, Mother, and CEO of Solutions with Heart

“At a time when we’re all looking for change, we can’t forget the coming generations of young women in our world.  Carrie’s book isn’t a “How-To” book, it goes much deeper, providing first hand examples of why it might be a difficult journey for young women in today’s world, but not an impossible one. The Seven Secrets should be memorized by everyone who is a preteen girl or knows one.”  Magi Henderson, Glen Carbon Centennial Library, Youth Services Director