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 transcript of our conversation is available in the 10 for Tweens Ep. 019 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

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 on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

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 partly to blame?
What if I think I’ll make the same mistake again?
What happens after I apologize?
.   .   .
To help you remember, I created an “Apology” poster. Go get your printable in the 10 for Tweens Ep. 014 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

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 your printable in the 10 for Tweens Ep. 013 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

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 training. Let’s discuss some conflict resolution Tools by spelling FRIENDS!
.   .   .
Also, I created a “Friendship Fires” poster for you, plus a bonus! Go get your "Friendship Fires" printable in the 10 for Tweens Ep. 012 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

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 Ep. 011 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

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 reminding yourself what you love about yourself. Remember, you are listening. So speak to yourself with love.
.   .   .
To help you remember, go get your "Affirmations" printable in the 10 for Tweens Ep. 010 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.