Raising Strong and Confident Daughters
Parents and caregivers strive to raise happy, healthy, successful, and creative girls in their parenting journey. However, it can be challenging in today’s world. According to psychologist Steve Biddulph, one out of five girls experience a severe psychological disorder, with anxiety and depression being very real threats.
That’s why, at Girls That Create, we do everything we can to help you empower and raise confident girls who will become strong women. We proudly offer resources to help you bring up the next generation of creative girls and young women. Select your girl’s age below.
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, …
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 …
Erin and guest Kailan Carr, owner of Quiet Book Queen and Crafts in Between, chat about the importance of screen-free activities for young children and the potential impact of screen time on their development. Carr is the author of the upcoming children’s book Screens Away, Time to Play. Listen to the full interview on Word of …
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 …