The daughter who made me a mother started kindergarten a few weeks ago. The transition was an emotional one – full of expectations, fears and excitement. Much like the transition […]
In Catherine Steiner-Adair’s new book The Big Disconnect, she notes that “tech is… the do-it-all tool, the Swiss Army knife for modern adolescence.” I would take her metaphor one step […]
Starting a new career in your 20’s can be an amazing time filled with so much promise. There is much to learn and experience. But, how do you maintain your […]
The other day as I was rushing through the morning to get my 4 year old prepared for a day at summer camp when I realized in a moment of […]
Sadly, we sometimes hear from girls as young as 6 years old about their fears of being fat. As girls move toward the teen years, research shows a significant increase […]
Our favorite definition of assertive is “educating others on how you want to be treated.” This is a vital skill for young women today – in friendship, in dating relationships, […]
The middle school girl friendship world gets a bad rap. We hear about “drama,” mean girls, and exclusion. Social media adds to friendship stress. What’s a girl to do? What’s […]
Introduction: Our circle of friends is often a safe place to feel included and accepted. We can laugh. We can cry. We can roll our eyes with our friends. What […]
Chill-Time “Just relax! Easier said than done? Being a teen today you know there is plenty to worry and stress out about. Even so, you can fit some chill-time into […]
Just relax! Easier said than done? Being a teen today you know there is plenty to worry and stress out about. Even so, you can fit some chill-time into your […]