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...
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Back-to-School Faves for Home & Classroom
For many families, back-to-school season is a little different this year. Some kids are getting ready to head back to class with new safety protocols, while other families will be...
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...
3 Empowering Video Read Alouds for Girls
We love reading to girls, but unfortunately we don't always have the time to read as much as we'd like to. As we continue distance learning, one of the things...
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...
4 Outdoor Art Projects for Girls
Spring is here and it’s the perfect time for girls to get outside. Spending time outdoors can be great for building a girl’s strength, creativity and spirit. Last week we...
6 Fun Outside Activities to Bolster Girls
We’re all spending so much time at home these days, that getting outside feels like a real gift. But sometimes just sending kids to the back yard or taking them...
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...
5 Writing Prompts to Lift Girls Up
With schools closed across the country, many families are looking for fun ways to encourage girls to write at home. To make things a little easier for you, today we’re...
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...
Art Challenges for Raising Strong Girls
When it comes to raising strong girls, we believe that instilling the right mindset and perspective can be very helpful. There are many ways you can help girls get into this kind...