Modeling Love for Girls
This week we’re thinking about love! Love—showing and accepting it—is one of those things that comes easily to some people, but not everyone. As girls grow up we want them...
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Books We Love for Black History Month
It’s February, and in honor of Black History Month, we’re sharing 3 exceptional books about Black History. We chose these books because they can help girls understand the history of...
Our Favorite Games for Bonding & Growth
We love playing games as a family. Games are great for girls because laughter and fun build family closeness. Plus, games encourage strategic thinking and intellectual development. But all games...
Easy Movement Resolutions for Raising Amazing Girls
2021 is officially here, and we've been thinking about the small things we can do to restore girls and help them be even more amazing. January is usually the month...
How to Give Back for the Holidays, During Covid
The holidays are the perfect time to teach kids about resilience and giving back to the community. This year has been difficult for so many people, including children. However, it’s also...
How to Encourage Girls to Think Critically
We’re big fans of teaching critical thinking skills to girls because we believe they are naturally empowering. Critical thinking makes it easier for girls to solve complex problems, analyze situations...
Frustration & Change—Use Art to Help Girls Through It
Like so many of us, girls may be feeling frustrated, out of sorts, or even angry about the impact the Coronavirus is having on our lives. Especially as they gear...
How to Talk to Girls About Race
The last four weeks have been emotional, devastating, moving and eye-opening for families across the US. With the murder of George Floyd and protests that followed, many parents are looking...
4 Outdoor Activities for Family Bonding
Family bonding is so important. During times of stress, when kids might be feeling more anxious than usual, family activities can help girls feel grounded. Also, it just feels good...
At-Home Activities for Girls
As the Coronavirus continues to challenge the US, families are looking for ways to keep kids busy at home while nurturing their development. It’s unrealistic to expect parents to design the...
4 Ways to Help Girls Stay Connected to Friends & Family
With school closures and social distancing measures being implemented across the US, this is certainly a tough time for us all. One thing we’ve heard parents worry about is how...
Using Art to Empower Girls Works. Here’s Why.
There’s a reason we like to use art to empower girls. Many reasons, actually! As Malaka Gharib with NPR reported recently, when someone creates art, something special goes on in...