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 […]
How to guide girls to develop the crucial leadership skill of self-advocacy Read More »
Self-compassion is THE best tool to redirect negative self-talk and self-hatred in girls and to increase motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.
For more information on this topic, check out Dr. Jordan’s book: Sleeping Beauties, Awakened Women: Guiding the Transformation of Adolescent Girls
Body Shaming begins in kindergarten Read More »
There are some crucial qualities girls need to develop self-esteem and grit. I described four of these in a previous blog, and today I am adding four more “un-words” to the list. Unaffected: The happiest
Raising girl’s self-esteem and grit: Un-Words critical for girls to embrace Read More »
Learning to deal with fear is one of the most important lessons kids can take with them when they leave the nest. I find that most kids I work with haven’t been given solid tools
Best way for kids to overcome their fears? Go for the roar! Read More »
“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” I remember having this proverb pounded into my head at home and at school throughout my formative years, but as an adult have found
It’s time to eliminate the golden rule Read More »
I have come across a slew of “UN-Words” that describe some essential qualities all girls require for a healthy transformation from a girl to a woman. These virtues are also needed for gaining self-esteem, passion,
“Un-Words” girls desperately need to gain self-esteem and happiness Read More »
We have been reading in the literature since the 1970’s that girls starting in middle school lose their self-esteem and don’t get it back for years. But from my experiences working with girls at these
Adolescent Girls Lose Self-Esteem? I Don’t Buy It!! Read More »
I had a group of high school girls and boys at my camp last week draw pictures of the ideal woman at the age of 21 years. I separated the boys and girls for the
Girls and Body Image Read More »
I was struck with something the actress Leslie Mann said in an interview in the December 21, 2013 issue of Entertainment Weekly. Here is a quote from the article: “When I was little, my family
“I THINK I’M WEIRD!” Read More »
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