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Dare to be different - so they say. But what if being different means you will be subjected to being shunned, bullied, or ridiculed? It’s embedded in our human nature to want to be accepted, especially among our peers. Anything that is out of the social construct of what society has set in place is deemed not normal.  You don’t want to be labeled an outcast, so instead of going against the flow, you conform to what other people want you to be. This is considered peer pressure.  Statistics show that 90% of teens have experienced some form of peer...

In today's climate, society has an influence on young girls - the biggest influence on them all is social media. Social media can give a skewed perception of reality for a young girl who is discovering who they are, and it can negatively affect their self-confidence and self-esteem.  That's why it's important as parents to speak life into our young girls. We can do this by incorporating positive self-talk through affirmations. Affirmations are phrases that evoke hope, promote positive thinking, and build self-awareness.  Here are the top 5 affirmations every girl should know:  1. I am Beautiful This is the...

Entrepreneur, by definition, means to take on greater risks in order to organize and operate their business or businesses. Imagine the amount of confidence and resiliency one has to have to take a leap of faith in their ideas. This mindset, drive, and confidence, is something that we aim for our children to acquire for not only their career path but also their day-to-day lives.  Developing the mindset of an entrepreneur is critical, even if there is no desire to start a business in the future. The goal is to nurture a strong-willed mentality that gives them the confidence to...

Once you realized we were halfway through 2023, were you more surprised by the progress made toward your goals or by how fast the year flew by before you could start? Goal setting at the beginning or end of a year is common. Attaining and achieving these goals throughout the end of the year is not. Our minds can interfere with our desires to take action. Whether we are no longer inspired to go after our goals or doubt and fear corrupted our thoughts, our daily action of no-action can quickly become a habit.  Studies show that 92% of our...

Raising daughters to have strength and confidence within themselves is a mission that can be challenging in today’s culture. Although today’s society has grown to accept women in higher leadership roles, the stigma of how a lady “should” act, think, and look still remain.  Self-confidence is essential to living a fulfilled life. With confidence and high self-esteem, we have the courage to chase our dreams, determination that quiets doubt, and resilience to overcome obstacles.  Self-confidence also comes with an assurance that relationships and friendships will have a foundation of connection outside of deep insecurities. Developing their self-worth will make it...