Learn five small, achievable, and integrable actions to address parent burnout. It is okay not to be okay right now. For many of us, this is the biggest emotional test we have faced. But parents can’t just stand in their front yard screaming “This is a disaster!” all day. They can’t escape to a spa …
I consider myself an agent of social justice, and as someone always looking for new opportunities to grow, learn, and empower marginalized communities, your six-week program immediately piqued my interests. -Sierra Leone Anderson In September, we received a particularly memorable scholarship letter for our LeadHERship Club. We immediately knew we had to accept, and not …
An Emotional Emergency Kit is a set of emotional wellness tools and can include some of the following activities that you can share with your family or class to build emotional resilience and connection. Emotional Emergency Kit An Emotional Emergency Kit (just like a Disaster Emergency Kit) is designed to provide the necessary supplies to …
As a former social worker and a leadership coach, I’ve been crafting the art of question-asking for decades, and I know there is nothing more limiting to creating connection than asking the standard “How are you?” or “How was your day?” During shelter in place, in an attempt to lure my son out of his …
In the midst of trying times (and good times!), the practice of finding joy can be helpful, especially in our relationships and connections to others. It provides a sense of belonging, and supports the development of resilience and hope. Here are three ideas to spark joy and keep our connections strong: Evening check-in …
Ready to Lead: #DayoftheGirl Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020 On Saturday, October 10 Girls Leadership celebrated #DayOfTheGirl with workshops for girls and amazing speakers, including Sara Mora, Jamira Burley, and our own LeadHERship Club high school members. They all shared their inspiration to lead and create change, and none of them included easy stories of when …
Girls Leadership is celebrating the power and leadership of every girl. Ready to Lead: International Day of the Girl Saturday, Oct. 10 10 AM–11:45 AM PT /1PM–2:45 PM ET This event is over but you can still watch the inspiring message from our speakers. Watch We will come together to lift each other up and …
Parents & Caregivers: We’re here for you! At Girls Leadership, we want to support you and your girls. More Resources For more ideas on how to strengthen your relationships and invite joy into your home, sign up for our popular Girl & Grown-Up Workshops. Here’s one tool that might help! In the unique scenarios we …
Ready to Lead Roundtable: Black and Latinx Girls Speak Out Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020 1:30 pm PT/4:30 pm ET Join us for a girl-led roundtable discussion of Ready to Lead: Leadership Supports and Barriers for Black and Latinx Girls. Register Now Four years ago we set out to gather a new set of …
Dear Educators, Youth Development Workers, Administrators, and Counselors – You are once again entering the trenches and courageously embracing the unknown. Power Collaborative will provide a holding space for you to reflect and connect with others, and give you powerful tools to implement this school year with your youth, families, and colleagues. I will never …
