Being a girl in this world means to me that I have opportunities and I have choices.
The tween years can be a challenging time for girls as they face many physical and emotional changes. They need to feel supported, guided, and listened to by parents, particularly by Mom. Keeping the lines of communication open between parents and daughters paves the way to having conversations about some of those more sensitive topics and provides a feeling of self-confidence in tweens.
Girls Inc. and Dove have partnered to develop the Cool & Confident workshop especially for girls and mothers/other mothers (an “other mother” can be an aunt, grandmother, or other special female adult friend). One of the most important gifts a mom can give her daughter is to help her develop self-esteem. Self-respect, confidence, and belief in oneself are the building blocks to developing self-esteem. The challenges and stress that girls encounter as they enter the teenage years can seem overwhelming to both moms and daughters. Maintaining a good relationship and open lines of communication is critical to her success in navigating this difficult time.
Deliver this workshop or share the activities with your daughter or the girls in your life.
Download the Cool & Confident Facilitator Guide (PDF).
Download the Cool y Confidente Guía del Facilitador en Español (PDF).
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