The wellness needs of students, especially girls (anxiety and depression in teen girls is twice the rate of boys), have evolved and intensified during the pandemic so it’s more crucial than ever for all of us adults working and supporting girls and gender expansive youth to nurture warm and authentic relationships with them, and build …
The importance of social-emotional learning and wellness in school and at home has never felt more urgent for families and educators. And while we realize that family workshops and professional development may feel like another thing to do amidst the chaos, one thing we hear repeatedly from our educators and families is that Girls Leadership …
How to talk to youth about the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade Girls Leadership opposes the overturning of Roe v. Wade because we believe that the path to leadership begins with self-awareness, self-respect, and the ability to make decisions and choices for ourselves. It is critical that we talk with our kids in an …
As schools across the country are coming to a close, communities are celebrating milestones that come with the high school experience: graduations, promotions, and prom. For many youth these milestone celebrations become a time when gender expectations become reinforced: from boys being expected to be the ones asking girls to prom or paying for prom …
As we close out this school year and get ready for summer activities, we talked with educators about what’s needed most as they wrap up two of the most challenging years of teaching. To address the unprecedented need of both teachers and young students alike, Dr. Kendra Carr, our Chief Program Officer, worked with our …
As a parent, caregiver, or someone who works with teens, it can be overwhelming to read the latest articles and opinion pieces from adults on the current teen mental health crisis. There are seemingly endless stories about how kids are struggling; an avalanche of triggering data; and no stories of success or what’s working, or …
We recently held our 6th Annual Power of Voice benefit in California and were honored to have Salesforce.org Chief Engagement Officer Cristina Jones as one of our honorees. Cristina inspired us with her presence, her strong community of friends and family, and the clarity of her vision of what voice and leadership means to her. …
Earlier this month we celebrated our 6th Annual Power of Voice benefit with our California community. Thanks to our corporate sponsors and donors, we raised over $200,000 — that’s thousands more girls coming into their power. You helped us far surpass our goal. Thank you. Our honorees accepted their awards by thanking a person who …
It was hard to process the mental health statistics that were covered in recent weeks by The Atlantic and The New York Times. For all of us raising, teaching, guiding, and loving teens through these last two years, the data wasn’t a shock, but it was deeply saddening, especially to see how our girls and …
One study reports that at age thirteen, 53% of American girls are “unhappy with their bodies.” This grows to 78% by the time girls reach seventeen. Body image is a critical topic with girls – it affects their confidence, self-worth, and ultimately their mental health. We recently had an honest and open discussion about body image …
