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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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) …
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 …
In any household with children there is an inevitable accumulation of possessions. Birthdays, Christmas, the celebration events like sporting victories and random impulse buys bring in a stream of toys, clothes and other stuff. But getting rid of these possessions is another story. While some children can be convinced to send their old toys to …
Erin her guest sociologist Dr. Nicole Bedera discuss how sexual violence is much bigger than the people involved in a sexual assault and how to support survivors. Listen to the full interview on Word of Mom Radio. In this episode, they also discuss: Messaging for college students regarding sexual violence Teaching girls to recognize the …