Practicing an Emotional Intelligence Workout is at the core of everything we teach at Girls Leadership. That’s because Emotional Intelligence, or EI, is pretty much the core skill of everything in life. We’re not even being hyperbolic here. This is what we mean by EI: Do you know what you feel? Do you respect what you …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Try exercises from our collection of Social-Emotional Check-ins for Distance Learning to help jumpstart conversation and connection with your girls. If you’re an educator check out our full collection of 26 Free Social-Emotional Check-ins for Distance Learning or sign up for our professional development webinars or training, which includes 50+ lessons to equip all …
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 …
Whether its an urban adventure of running in the rain or a mountain adventure of running through the night, how do we encourage girls to get out there and pursue their own adventure that’s just right for them? 5 min
Before I build a moat around my daughter, I have one big question: Why isn’t anyone teaching me (and her) how to use social media as a tool for her power? 6 min read
Originally published on Modern Mom Last week, I spoke with the founders of Girls Leadership, whose mission it is to equip girls with the skills to exercise the power of their voice. In our discussion, we spoke about the importance of actively teaching social justice, particularly to girls. We are in a unique time period, one …
