Erin welcomes back author and educational psychologist Michele Borba, Ed.D., to discuss how teaching kids empathy can prevent bullying (including cyberbullying) and is vital for children’s mental health. Dr. Borba is the author of UnSelfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me-World and Thrivers: The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine. Listen to …
Empowering Teenage Girls: A Conversation with Author Chelsey Goodan on the Girls That Create Podcast
In this Girls That Create podcast episode, Erin engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Chelsey Goodan, author of the new book Underestimated: The Wisdom and Power of Teenage Girls. The discussion focuses on teenage girl empowerment, societal stereotypes, the importance of representation in media, and the significant role parents play in supporting their daughters’ identity …
Why Children Need to Experience Failure: A Conversation with Author Jessica Lahey on the Girls that Create Podcast
Do you catch yourself hovering over your children to ensure their success? Are you worried you’re not giving them enough room to fail and learn from their mistakes? In this episode of the Girls that Create podcast on Word of Mom Radio, host Erin Prather Stafford welcomes back author Jessica Lahey for a chat about …
The Impact of Mothers’ Dieting Habits on Daughters: How to Cultivate Healthy Behaviors and Body Image
Weight loss is one of the most common health and appearance-related goals. Women and teen girls are especially likely to pursue dieting to achieve weight loss goals even though a great deal of research shows that dieting doesn’t work over the long term. We are a developmental psychologist and a social psychologist who together wrote …
How to Make Sure Pocket Money Teaches Your Kids Financial Skills
Welcome to our series that celebrates the power of creativity and financial literacy in girls. Through insightful articles, we explore the importance of teaching girls financial skills, empowering them to make informed decisions, pursue their passions, and build a secure future. Join us as we delve into the intersection of creativity and finance so you …
Six Ways Sacred Feminine Wisdom Can Heal Parents’ Stressed-out Lives
Andrea Menard is the author of Seeds from the Sacred Feminine: A 52-Card Wisdom Deck with Handbook. She is an accomplished Métis singer, storyteller, speaker, and the founder of the Sacred Feminine Learning Lodge. Menard contributed the following guest post. You can listen to our interview with her on the Girls That Create podcast. A …
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 …
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 …
How Do I Teach My Daughter To Be Strong?
Teaching daughters 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) can …