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 …
Parents Make Mistakes. So What Does Good Enough Parenting Look Like?
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 …
The Complicated Ties Between Teenage Girls and Social Media — and What Parents Should Know
Experts say the relationship between social media, self comparison, body image and self harm mean that there’s no singular culprit in the youth mental health crisis. In May, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued a new advisory on the effects social media usage can have on teen mental health, specifically calling attention to the way it …
Carly Adams, Founder of Tidy Revival, On Organization + Creativity + Mental Health
Organization is an essential life skill that many of us take for granted. In this episode of the Girls That Create podcast, Carly Adams, the founder of Tidy Revival, discusses the importance of organization in terms of physical and mental health and how to maintain it for a long time. Listen to the full interview …
Empowering Girls to Discover Their Strengths with Career Coach Kyla Martin
Tune in for an exciting episode of the Girls That Create podcast as Erin and guest career coach Kyla Martin dive into empowering girls to discover their strengths, the importance of embracing the process of creativity, and the role of fear in personal development. Hear their inspiring strategies for supporting creativity in girls, understand the …
Raising LGBTQIA+ Children with Love and Acceptance | Telaina Eriksen on the Girls That Create Podcast
Erin and guest Telaina Eriksen chat about how parents and caregivers can support children who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Eriksen is the author Unconditional A Guide to Loving and Supporting Your LGBTQ Child. Listen to the full interview on Word of Mom Radio. In this episode, they also discuss: Inspiration behind Eriksen’s …
Rest is Radical Self-Care: Five Ways to Begin
Does the thought of non-stop guests, endless social gatherings and too-full days make you want to grab a blanket and head to the nearest cave? You’re not alone! That’s why life balance coach and speaker Renée Trudeau shared the following guest post with Girls That Create on five ideas to help reclaim rest. This year …
Deal With It, Doll! Author Christine Horstman on the Girls That Create Podcast
Erin and her guest, author Christine Horstman, discuss the pressure of achievement in children’s lives, learned helplessness, encouraging children’s interests, the importance of acceptance in parenting, and more. “Deal With It, Doll! Coaching Yourself Through Crisis” is Horstman’s first book. Listen to the full interview on Word of Mom Radio. In this episode, they also …
How Do I Teach My Daughter To Be Strong?
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) …
Exploring Self-Care and Mental Health With Brea Schmidt on the Girls That Create Podcast
Erin her guest Brea Schmidt talk about Schmidt’s online platform The Thinking Branch, and why parents and caregivers need to think about their approach to self-care and mental health. Listen to the full interview on Word of Mom Radio. In this episode, they also discuss: The need for more societal openness on struggles after childbirth …