At the end of every year or beginning of a new one, people often remember all the memories, goals, and things that happened that year. Sometimes when we look back on past experiences, we might get caught up in what didn’t happen, or the stuff we didn’t do, or the goals we didn’t reach. This negative pattern of thinking can lead to rumination, which is like letting your mind replay clips of negative thoughts, feelings, and moments, stuck on repeat. Let's explore more effective ways to reflect so you can move forward with positive motivation.
.   .   .
To help you, I created a "2023 Year Reflection" worksheet. Get your printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 084 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com. 

Raise your hand if you, like me, ever took a trip and realized you forgot to bring something! Hopefully it all worked out or there was a lesson learned and not repeated. You’re at an age where you have more autonomy over your stuff, your style, and your routines. When you have an upcoming vacation or holiday, perhaps YOU would rather prepare and pack your things instead of having your parents or older sibling take care of it. One of you gals requested this topic, so to help you be less intimidated by taking over this responsibility, or maybe if you’re already doing it to help you be more efficient, I’ll share some tips on vacay and holiday prep.
.   .   .
To help you, I created a "Packing Checklist" poster. Get your printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 083 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com. 

Have you ever heard of national security? A few things may come to mind--like top secret government agents--but it's much more expansive than that. In our conversation, expert Lauren Bean Buitta discusses what national security is and how her non-profit Girl Security educates and elevates girls in national security.

A full transcript of our conversation is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 082 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

Have you ever been in a scenario when someone makes a comment that catches you off guard and you don’t know how to respond? You don't have to join an argument or allow people to talk at you without listening to or considering you. You're allowed to hold your boundaries. I think it’s important for you to have language for these situations. Here are some suggestions for what to say when stuff like that happens.
.   .   .
To help you, I created a "What To Say When" poster. Get your printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 081 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com. 

This week I celebrated the podcast’s third birthday! I want to tell you about how we got here and the thing that made the biggest difference over the past three years of doing this podcast -- consistency!
.   .   .
To help you, I created a "Consistency is Key" poster. Get your printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 080 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com. 

Parents often remind kids to say “Thank you,” but maybe next time instead of rolling your eyes at them, you could consider that your parents might be on to something. I want to tell you about the importance of saying “Thank you” and the impact it can have on you and others.
.   .   .
To help you, snag your "Thank You Cards" printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 079 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

Babysitting can be a great job for a tween or teen. You can have a flexible schedule, negotiate good pay, play with kids, and there are likely multiple opportunities near you.  I’ve got a lot of babysitting tips to share, as well as feedback from parents about their babysitters.
.   .   .
To help you, I created a "Babysitting Tips" poster. Get your printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 078 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com. 

October 11 is the International Day of the Girl, a day to celebrate girls’ achievements, recognize the challenges girls face, and empower girls to take action.  Despite the multiple hurdles that still remain in the path of girls’ progress, girls and women move forward--let me tell you how.
.   .   .
To help you, I created a "Girs Are . . ." poster. Get your printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 077 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com. 

Sometimes shopping for clothes can be kind of frustrating. I'm here to tell you: it's not you; it's the clothes. There's a lot of history behind it, and I also have some suggestions to help you have a better shopping experience.
.   .   .
To help you, I created a "It's Not You; It's the Clothes" poster. Get your printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 076 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com. 

Have you ever hesitated to ask for help, or even struggled with it? I think a lot of people, girls especially, feel conflicted about asking for help, no matter what the issue is. I brainstormed reasons we don’t ask for help, the hurdles that block our path forward. I want to explore these hurdles first so we can identify effective ways to get over them.
.   .   .
To help you, I created a "How to Ask for Help" poster. Get your printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 075 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.