Eminent leaders who are women and girls that your daughter has never heard of but should
Listen with your daughter to stories of 7 girl leaders who made an impact on their community and world yet remain anonymous
Pandemic positives: 10 benefits that comprise the silver lining of the corona virus
Despite the upheaval and losses due to the corona virus, it is valuable to focus on possible benefits and lessons we can take from this experience. I have counseled many kids and families during the …
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Groundhogs Day movie is perfect metaphor for growing quarantine rut
The movie Groundhogs Day is the perfect metaphor for describing the rut people feel from the quarantine. Listen for the best way to get out of your rut and rediscover joy.
Teen girls have the leadership skills to be our next president; here’s 5 reasons why
Instead of recycling another grumpy old man for president, I believe teen girls have the leadership skills to become our next commander-in-chief. You heard me, a teen girl. Such a person would bring some unique …
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It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood: the value of community for children
In this time of social distancing, the value of neighbors has never been so important. Kids need to experience a sense of community; here’s how your neighborhood can become such a supportive, caring space Young …
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Despite recent progress, it’s harder today for girls to become leaders. Here’s why.
In some ways, it was easier for girls in the past to become a leader because they weren’t inundated with as many mandates about how they should lead their lives. Today, from an early age …
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An interview with life coach Dr. Lynyetta Willis on how to NOT recreate old unhealthy family patterns
Dr. Lynyetta Willis explains how to heal old childhood wounds and create new, healthy legacies for our children. For more wisdom about guiding young adults to create a healthy life, read Dr. Jordan’s book, Letters …
Why girls experience negative self-talk and how they can redirect it
Negative self-talk is extremely common amongst adolescent girls, and results in a lot of anxiety, insecurity, self-doubt, and potentially limits their courage and ability to lead. In this blog I want to help you understand …
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Teaching girls to be alone and quiet without feeling lonely
Girls are disconnected from their feelings & themselves; it’s critical they learn to use quiet time to reflect, express feelings, access their intuition, & become inner-directed Look for more insights into guiding girls to be …
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How is your high school daughter coping with covid? Here is what girls may not be telling you
High school girls have some unique needs and concerns as covid-19 has upended their world. I recently ran an online group for 9 adolescent girls and I have had many counseling sessions online with girls …
The 11th commandment for girls: Thou shalt not should thyself
A life dictated by shoulds is a recipe for misery & limited leaders; here’s how to parent girls who are authentic & inner-directed For more thoughts on raising daughters to become authentic leaders, read Dr. …
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A letter to high school seniors: you are not alone
First off, I want to say that I really do feel for you. I’ve spoken with several high school seniors recently, all of whom are in shock at the recent turn of events due to …
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It’s time to focus on changing our definition of leadership instead of trying to change girls
Instead of pushing girls to change themselves in order to fit our vision of leaders, perhaps we’d do better to change the way we define leadership. Girls today have to sift through outdated, confusing mixed …
How to guide girls to develop the crucial leadership skill of self-advocacy
Look for opportunities for kids to advocate for themselves at home, with teachers, coaches, and friends, and watch their courage and self-esteem grow. Watch for Dr. Jordan’s new book: She Leads: A Practical Guide for …
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How to raise children to become empathetic leaders
Empathy is a crucial quality for effective leaders and yet seems to be in short supply these days. Empathetic people are aware of other people’s feelings and in a sense ‘feel their feelings’ without judgment. …
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Spiral of Beliefs: How girls can redirect limiting beliefs about themselves
Knowing yourself is a crucial quality for effective leaders. Meghan Markle’s story illustrates making positive sense of past experiences so they don’t limit your influence. Want to learn more about raising strong leaders? Catch Dr. …
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Want to raise a powerful leader? Help your daughter develop a win-win mentality
I wrote my new book, She Leads: A Practical Guide for Raising Girls Who Advocate, Influence, and Lead in part because I noted that many adult leaders don’t have a clue about a win-win mindset. The …
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The good, the bad, and the ugly of girl’s 1st semester at college
3 women discuss the challenges, growth, parties, and their changing relationship with their parents during their 1st semester at college Coming soon! Dr. Jordan’s new book: She Leads: A Practical Guide for Raising Girls Who …
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An alternative to the “canceling, calling out culture”
Our culture of extreme polarization and disrespect discovered a new tool that could potentially become more cyberbullying; it’s called cancelling others. This refers to a behavior usually played out online that allows people to cut someone out …
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Best leverage with your daughter is not her phone; it’s a full goodwill account
Adding regular deposits to the goodwill account with your daughter is the best way to stay close & remain an influence in her life; here’s how. Coming soon! Dr. Jordan’s new book: She Leads: A …
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