Kids at my camps played, laughed, let their guard down, and became so happy & carefree. We’ve got to find a way to get students back to school this fall! Learn about how to guide …
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When girls leave for college in the next few weeks, I’d like to suggest two critical items to not pack to ensure a successful transition. Of course, there are many things to bring in order …
Time in nature, devoid of electronics and social media, is the best antidote to stress in our adolescents. Stress levels in teenagers are higher than that for adults, and adolescents continue to underestimate the potential impact …
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Like in the old versions of fairy tales, the movie Legally Blonde depicts the heroine’s journey so critical for adolescent girls to embrace. Some of my middle school girl campers encouraged me to watch the …
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Summertime is a great time for children to develop more independence and street smarts. As I was recollecting adventures from my summers past, I realized that the current version is so much different than in …
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Here’s how to teach girls to check in with themselves, access their intuition, and follow urges that may be life-changing. For more information on how to teach kids to access and trust their intuition, read …
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Greta Thunberg is one of my heroes, and there are so many lessons to glean from her inspiring story. She began a global movement at the age of 14 raising awareness about climate change and …
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Listen with your daughter to stories of 7 girl leaders who made an impact on their community and world yet remain anonymous
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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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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 …
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 …
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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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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Summer sessions dates for 2020:
