10 for Teens + Tweens

Who’s used a filter before? Dog ears and heart eyes ... Filters aren’t all fun and games though. Have you ever seen yourself with a filter and liked it better than the real you? That's ok, me too. I want to help you understand what’s wrong with filters. .   .   . To help you remember, I created a “#NoFilterBeReal" poster . Go get your printable in the 10 for Tweens Ep. 026 show notes on...

A few girls reached out and asked if I could talk about moving, like moving to a new school, a new house, or a new city. So for every girl who’s dealing with a move, I hope this helps. This is a big change. It’s okay you’re not okay with it; feel that. Accept what you can’t control, and do something about the things you can. The thing is, you’re not always going to be the new girl. Eventually, thi...

There are some things from 2021 I’m working on leaving behind, and some that I’m taking with me as I move on to this new year. I want to share those things with you and encourage you to take them with you into 2022. - Leave behind judging yourself and others, and use curiosity. - Leave behind criticism, treat yourself like a good friend, and give yourself compassion. - Leave behind doubt and compa...

Interview with lift.period's Lauren Busby about how they are empowering girls to have period freedom. This episode is extra long because it's extra important! . . . A full transcript of our conversation is available in the 10 for Tweens Ep. 023 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com .

It's okay to say No when something doesn't work for you. No is a complete sentence and a simple way to hold your boundaries. .   .   . To help you remember, I created a “No” poster. Go get your printable in the 10 for Tweens Ep. 022 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com .

It's okay to not be okay sometimes. Let's talk about how to feel better when you are sad. .   .   . To help you remember, I created a “For When You're Sad” poster. Go get your printable in the 10 for Tweens Ep. 021 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com .

"Change is the only constant in life." I'll share tools to help you cope with whatever changes you're facing. .   .   . To help you remember, I created a “Cope with Change” poster. Go get your printable in the 10 for Tweens Ep. 0 20 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com .

This is Part 2 of a special two-part episode! We have our very first guest on 10 for Tweens -- Nate Webb from Bullies Be Gone. He is a high school counselor and a bully expert. In this episode, Part 2, Nate discusses: What to do if you're bullied What to do if you're the one acting like a bully or mean girl If you missed Ep. 018, pause this one and go listen to Part 1 first. A full trans...

This Part 1 of special two-part episode with our very first guest on 10 for Tweens -- Nate Webb from Bullies Be Gone. Nate is a high school counselor and a bully expert. In this episode, Part 1, Nate discusses: Why people act like bullies Cyberbullying What's the solution A full transcript of our conversation is available in the 10 for Tweens Ep. 018 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com .

Whether it's the beginning of summer or the middle of the school year, any time is a great time to start a new skill! Let's talk about some skill ideas to consider, and Tools to help you develop them. .   .   . To help you remember, I created a “Tween + Teen Skills” idea list. Go get your printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 017 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com .

We've talked before about embracing your uniqueness, but what if you aren’t sure what makes you unique? What if you feel like you don’t know yourself very well? Then we need to help you get to know yourself using some important Tools! .   .   . To help you remember, I created a “ Get To Know You ” worksheet. Go get your printable in the 10 for Tweens Ep. 016 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com...

Plenty of things can cause stress; some stress is good, but a lot of stress is bad. Stress doesn’t have to consume or paralyze you, and since it’s something that will pop up throughout your life, I want to focus on Tools I’ve found helpful for coping with stress. .   .   . To help you remember, I created a “ Stress Management ” poster. Go get your printable in the 10 for Tweens Ep. 015 show notes...

An apology is more than just saying, “Sorry.”  There's an art to apologizing, in fact, three parts to it: 1. Own It 2. Feel and Empathize 3. Make It Right Let's explore these tools, plus: What sort of things should I apologize for? When should I apologize? How should I apologize? What if I don’t think what I did was wrong, but someone still felt hurt by it? What if the other person is pa...

How to make friends … can’t you just walk up to someone, ask if they’ll be your friend, and they say, “Yes!”? That might work, especially with really young kids, but it’s usually not that simple or straightforward. No worries, though, we’re gonna go over where to find friends and how to make them. .   .   . To help you remember, I created a “ Making Friends ” list of Core Social Skills. Go get you...

Even the greatest BFFs can have bumps along the way. Sometimes there are misunderstandings. Other times emotions get the best of you both, and you say things you didn’t mean, or did mean to say. Some fires are accidental and others are started on purpose. So how do you put out or extinguish Friendship Fires before they become a blaze? I want to share what I learned in my Girl Power Instructor trai...

Okay -- let’s talk about Friends! I don’t mean the  TV show, I mean real friendship! What sort of attributes make up a positive friendship? I researched a lot of lists that identified qualities of a good friend. Let’s talk about it, and how you can be one, too. .   .   . Also, I created a “Friendship Cake” activity for you. Go get your " Friendship Cake " printable in the 10 for Tweens E...

Affirmations are positive, assertive statements about yourself using adjectives -- words that describe you! Affirmations don’t have to be complicated on lengthy, just simply say, “I am ______. What would you say you are? That’s where your strengths come in. Whether it’s Valentine’s Day or any day of the year, you can practice self-love through affirmations by identifying your strengths and remindi...

Think of the most recent time you forgave someone, or someone forgave you. Briefly reflect on how you felt after the forgiveness was given, by you or someone else. When I was younger, I was taught to “forgive and forget.” When someone apologized to me, I’d respond with, “It’s okay,” or “It’s fine,” and was expected to move on. But there’s a lot more to forgiveness. The goal with forgiveness is to...

Think about your characteristics that set you apart from others. All of these things are part of you who you are, your unique identity.  And like singing different notes together, the things that make us different from each other create harmony in our world. You are the only YOU, and what makes you unique is wonderful. .   .   . To help you remember, snag your "be YOUnique" poster printa...

I want to focus on something I feel is especially important right now, and will continue to be in your friendships, family relationships, and even interactions with people you don’t know. I want to talk about Empathy. In this episode I'll discuss the difference between Empathy and Sympathy, explain what Empathy is (and what it isn't), and share tools to help you respond to others with em...

Have you ever made a goal and reached it? How about not reached it? That’s ok! I’ve been there, too. It’s okay if you set a goal and don’t quite get there. Growth isn’t dependent on whether you achieve a goal or not; it comes from working toward new habits, making positive changes, and strengthening a skill over time. The process builds character and resilience! But what if you could increase the...

In previous episodes, we’ve discussed topics and tools about learning how to respond instead of react and how to deal with craziness in life. I’ve got another one for you, and it’s going to sound too easy, too simple to actually work, but I promise you it will make a difference. Want to know what it is? Take a deep breath. That’s it. Breathing. I know, it seems so basic! In this episode I'll...

There’s a saying I’m sure you’ve heard before, it goes, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade." Or my cold weather version, “When life gives you cocoa powder, make hot chocolate!” Have you ever tasted a lemon? Or tried a tiny bit of baking cocoa or raw cacao? Lemons are sour! And cocoa powder is bitter. There is no sweetness to either of them. But thankfully, someone figured out that a s...

The week this episode airs, we’re celebrating Thanksgiving in the US. But no matter what season it is, what kind of year or week or day you’ve had, you can still choose to have an attitude of gratitude. See what I did there? Science has proven that  gratitude has positive effects. In this episode I'll explore its many benefits and focus on some tools to help you practice it: - Say Thank You -...

There’s a lot going on right now. And a lot of it is beyond your control, and that can feel difficult. But it's okay to feel. Learning to deal with change and let go of things that are out of your control is a skill you will use throughout your life. .   .   . To help you remember, snag your "I Can Control" poster printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 02 show notes on Empowerfu...