Posted on April 27, 2011 by admin

Now here’s the revelation! After introducing “My Wall of Strength” project to the girls this is what I ALWAYS hear: “This is weird, I never talk about myself this way.” “I usually focus on other people and what is good about them, not me.” “It feels funny to describe myself in a positive way.” “It [...]

Posted on April 12, 2011 by admin

Our girls are always getting ready for something, right? Sometimes it’s prom (whether they are going or not), their first kiss, a new school, a new grade, a new sport/club, meeting a new friend, the finalization of a divorce, getting over a fight with a friend, waiting for the pain of a loved one to [...]

Posted on March 09, 2011 by admin

Help her become prepared. Help her be ready and think ahead so she might know what to expect, instead of being unprepared or surprised. Together, create a list of things your girl might be wondering about and find answers or problem solve around each one of them. Help your girl think about past experiences that [...]

Posted on May 05, 2010 by admin

Check out these two great books I stumbled upon. Odd Girl Out, The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls by author Rachel Simmons.   This book highlights the most pressing social issues our girls face today, including:    * the ways girls express anger * the inner workings of cliques * bullying across racial and socioeconomic lines * hidden jealousies, competition and emotional abuse among close [...]