The most recent Youth Volunteering and Civic Engagement Survey found that 55% of teenagers participated in volunteer activities contributing 1.3 billion hours of service nationwide. Quite impressive, … Read More
Recently, Facebook identified the danger their Instagram app is imposing upon young women. In an ‘insta-ready’ culture, girls value how they appear on a social app more … Read More
Adolescent death by suicide has reportedly grown from 5,000 to 6,120 American children—a nearly 20% increase over the past four years. 1.2 million children each year are … Read More
Girls today are savvy enough to know that there are issues that may divide even the best of friends. While they are aware of these different outlooks, … Read More
Researchers estimate that prolonged feelings of loneliness can actually shorten a person’s life by 15 years, making isolation as equally impactful as smoking 15 cigarettes per day. … Read More
Self-sabotage is defined as the behaviors or thought patterns that hold someone back. This behavior can rear its ugly head in a lot of different ways including … Read More
If you’ve ever tasted real vanilla extract or maple syrup, you’ll have a hard time using the fake stuff ever again. Why? The imitation is simply not … Read More
Has your girl ever asked you why God allows horrible things to happen? It’s a sticky question for parents who aren’t prepared to answer. According to a … Read More
Girls feel all kinds of pressure—pressure to get good grades, be the best on the team, be the loyal bff…they’re all good motivators, and with a healthy … Read More
Have you ever read the comments girls leave on one another’s social media? It can be downright appalling to witness the cyber bullying our girls go through. … Read More
Did you know that positive feedback on social media stimulates the brain to release dopamine, the same chemical released by certain addictive drugs? It’s no wonder we … Read More
If you were stranded on a deserted island, what three things would you bring? Ask girls that question today and you’ll undoubtedly hear “my phone”. Even in … Read More