It’s been 20 years since Mean Girls was released, and it’s no surprise that Hollywood was eager to capitalize on the classic with a reboot—in this case, a musical version of the same name that makes very few changes to the original. The content may be recycled, but the themes are as relevant as ever: …
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 …
Girls Leadership believes girls have a running start when it comes to leadership. Talk to any young girl and she can tell you what is unfair in her world, and how she wants to make a difference. Years of groundbreaking research shows that girls across the United States see themselves as leaders, aspire to a …
By Simone Marean + Takai Tyler We are relishing in the celebrations of Pride Month’s rainbow flags and acknowledgments of LGBTQ+ excellence, while also holding space for the overwhelming feelings resulting from a series of devastating legislative attacks on the LGBTQ+ community. Given that states are passing a record breaking number of anti-LGBTQ+ measures into …
This roundtable is the third in a series to understand the implications of our Ready To Lead research report that came out in August 2020. Our panelists shared their personal stories of the daunting task of parenting Black and Latinx girls in a White world. They talked about their pain in witnessing the way …
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 …
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 …
We’re navigating uncharted waters. These are unprecedented times fraught with tension, uncertainty, and both personal and financial hardship. And now, with school canceled, you might feel you’ve been thrown to the sharks. What else do you need to feel supported during this time? Reach out to Girls Leadership by completing this survey as we work …
Sexting has become common and we need to address it as part of our larger, ongoing conversations about sex and relationships. Here’s how. 14 min read
We’re wrapping up this year with a few tips for taking leadership off the pages of our books and into our lives.
