Liz Ferro of Rocky River is a Q104 listener and founder of Girls with Sole. Talk about a woman with SOUL!  She is dedicated to the idea that a girl’s life can be changed through learning about self-care, fitness, and nutrition.  Liz should know.

Her story is sad, but unfortunately, not unique.  As a foster child, she was adopted at the age of two and personally experienced sexual abuse. Liz credits athletics and fitness for giving her the self-esteem and inner strength needed throughout her life to overcome difficult times and view herself and her body as purposeful and important.

This Sunday, November 15th, Girls with Sole is hosting a fundraiser Tea and Fashion Show at Busy Broad Boutique which I am honored to host.  It starts at 3:00 and costs $25.  This is well worth your money!  Please join me in joining Liz in her efforts to turn her suffering into healing for others.

This week, I appeared on Robin Swoboda’s show, “That’s Life” to talk about clothing trends for girls.  It was a follow up to my article for Akron Family Magazine on my experience bathing suit shopping with my ten-year-old daughter.  For a link to the article, scroll down to “Too Sexy, Too Fast.”

On the set with Robin Swoboda for "That's Life" on Fox 8 Cleveland

To all Moms of daughters - have you been shopping for a swim suit yet?  Not yours, your daughter’s.  Since we went to a warm location for spring break, I’ve already been through the horror of way-too-mature choices.

I wrote about my experience in this month’s Akron Family Magazine. Let me know if your story is similar and how you addressed it.

Yes, I know this is totally gross, but it’s my reality. I bought these socks for my daughter one month ago and this is the result. She’s not partial to wearing shoes as you can see, but still, should the heels of the socks disintegrate like this? I don’t want to mention store names - but I bought these at a place with a bullseye - I had no idea that meant the socks would be used for target practice! Does any body else have this problem?