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Girls In Tech

How We’re Building a Future for Girls in Tech

By //  by Kelly Given Williams

I originally wanted to write a post about women in technology, but the numbers aren't good and my research findings were just too depressing. But there's hope for the future of women in tech with a new generation, so I focused on girls in tech instead — those stats are promising — and specifically, on two teenaged girls who landed in the Apple App Store last summer with sticker apps. In the spirit of full disclosure, the two girls are mine. Like most moms I know, I can …

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Why Girls AND Boys Should Get The HPV Vaccine

When I was in my mid-twenties I was diagnosed with HPV. Precancerous cells were found in my cervix and that led to many uncomfortable pap smears and years of worry. At the time I’d never even heard of HPV and I certainly …

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How to Say No and Not Feel Bad About It

Did you know there are two words, that if used correctly, can make your life so much easier? It’s true, you can change your life with the proper understanding and use of just two words. Those words are “yes” and ”no.” …

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