Raising a daughter to be strong is one of the most critical things a parent or caregiver can do for their child. The task can feel daunting, but there are many ways to nurture a girl’s strengths to help her have a fulfilling adulthood. Below we explore different actions those raising girls (or any child) …
From earning a low test score to losing a soccer game, it can sometimes be difficult for girls to cope when things go wrong. Parenting expert and best-selling author Dr. Michele Borba, Ed.D., shares insights to help them deal with tough setbacks and build resilience along the way. “We can’t—and shouldn’t—protect our kids from losses …
One of the most valuable things we can teach young girls is how to empower other women. It’s essential to show kids that they can use their voices to help others and build female camaraderie. Teaching empowerment skills helps girls develop stronger relationships with important women in their lives and encourages them to take significant …
This week on the Girls That Create podcast, host Erin Prather Stafford chats with Nancy Davis Kho, author of THE THANK-YOU Project: Cultivating Happiness One Letter of Gratitude at a Time. The interview focuses on the significance of expressing gratitude, the benefits of writing thank you letters, and the profound impact these practices can have on …
There is a huge amount of pressure on parents today – from feeding babies the “best organic purees” to making sure older children get all the developmental opportunities they could possibly need, while of course documenting the whole thing on Instagram. There is also no shortage of advice about how to go about this. Just …
As a visual artist and educator, I know how important it is to encourage your child to think and behave like an artist. But this is not necessarily about drawing or painting in a particular way. The habits of an artist include the ability to generate ideas, trust in creative processes, be comfortable with ambiguity, …
In this episode of the Girls That Create podcast on Word of Mom Radio, host Erin Prather Stafford speaks with Eliza VanCort, author, survivor, speaker, and podcaster. Their conversation revolves around VanCort’s experiences, her book “A Woman’s Guide to Claiming Space: Stand Tall. Raise Your Voice. Be Heard.,” and her valuable advice for women and …
On this Girls That Create podcast episode, host Erin Prather Stafford welcomes award-winning filmmaker and playwright Cynthia Salzman Mondell. Their conversation focuses on Salzman Mondell’s journey into filmmaking, her work, and insights about the industry. Listen to the full interview on Word of Mom Radio. They also touch upon the importance of storytelling and the …
The arts world is filled with stories of courage, resilience, and determination. On this Girls That Create podcast episode, Erin chats with Andrea Menard, who shares her indigenous heritage, inspiring journey in the world of arts, work in feminine leadership, and the importance of raising voices that have been silenced. Listen to the full interview …
This list includes women who are part of the Girls That Create Creator Spotlight series. It features visual artists creating on their own terms, from muralist ZuZu Perkal to the creative alchemist, artist, storyteller, writer, and facilitator Sarah Greenman. Female Creator Spotlight Artists to Follow on Instagram Sarah Greenman The arts have always been a …
Erika Cartledge, Founder of Your Chic is Showing, has nearly a decade of experience styling and educating hundreds of people through one-on-one services, workshops, masterclasses, webinars, and publications. Her styling expertise offers specializations in plus-sized and full-figured, maternity, career, and special event styling. She believes that elevated style should be accessible to anyone, anywhere, and …
Poet and songwriter Julie Flanders was a voracious reader as a youngster. Stories like “The Secret Garden” and poems like “The Owl and the Pussy-Cat” stirred her imagination. Hearing her work today, it’s obvious Flanders feels a magical draw to things with rhythmic pulses. She has proven herself as a songwriter and performer with the …
On this Girls That Create podcast episode, host Erin Prather Stafford chats with business strategist and advisor Frenchie Ferenczi. The episode focuses on entrepreneurship, perseverance, curiosity, and the role of mental health in building a successful business. Listen to the full interview on Word of Mom Radio. Ferenczi highlights the need for entrepreneurs to keep …
In episode 28 of the Girls that Create podcast, host Erin Prather Stafford and guest Madeline Reeves, Founder and CEO of Fearless Foundry, engage in a thought-provoking conversation about empowering girls, the importance of creativity, and the challenges and opportunities in business. The release of this episode coincided with the celebration of the Day of …
From “Real Women Have Curves” to “One Day at a Time,” Latina women have been in front of the fight for representation in coming-of-age films There’s an iconic scene toward the end of the 2002 movie “Real Women Have Curves” that cemented the film’s status as a powerful moment for Latina representation. Fed up with …
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