Usually you can put out small friendship fires, but sometimes small fires can grow out of control. Let's talk about red flag warnings to watch for in friendships so you don’t get caught in a blaze.
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To help you, snag your "Friendship Red Flags Worksheet" printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 051 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

Check out my interview with Athlete Mental Performance Coach  Lorrine Headrick. @Lorrine.Headrick

In our conversation, Lorrine discusses:

• Emotion =/= weakness
• How your interest isn’t your identity
• If mental performance is more important than physical
• Why awareness of thoughts is a game changer

A full transcript of our conversation is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 050 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

Let's look at Gratitude from a different angle. I compare focusing on what we have or don't have and discuss helpful/unhelpful approaches to Gratitude.
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To help you, snag your "Gratitude Journal" page printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 049 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

Have you ever noticed how much we compliment each other on our appearance? Who you are is way more than what you look like.  I’m not suggesting we walk around with paper bags over our heads and never again remark on someone’s looks. But the ratio of physical vs. non-physical compliments is greatly lopsided. So let’s shift our focus to more than our bodies, more than how we look, more than being called pretty. Let’s explore non-physical compliments!
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To help you, I created a "50 Non-Physical Compliments" poster. Get your printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 048 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Jacqueline Nesi, a psychologist and expert on how social media impacts teens and tweens @jacqueline_nesi. 

Dr. Nesi shared her findings on how girls are affected by social media, red flags to watch for when using it, and ideas on how social media could be helpful.

A full transcript of our conversation is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 047 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

Puberty part 4: Emotions and Healthy Habits for your physical and mental health.

Since there’s so much to discuss, I’m breaking it up over a few episodes.  I hope these episodes help you feel more comfortable having conversations about it–that’s my goal.

A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 046 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

Puberty part 3: Menstrual Cycles and Periods.

Since there’s so much to discuss, I’m breaking it up over a few episodes.  I hope these episodes help you feel more comfortable having conversations about it–that’s my goal.

A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 045 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

Puberty part 2: Shape, Weight, Breast Development, and Body Hair.

Since there’s so much to discuss, I’m breaking it up over a few episodes.  I hope these episodes help you feel more comfortable having conversations about it–that’s my goal.

A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 044 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

Many of you are asking about puberty, so let's talk about it!

Puberty part 1: What It Is, Growth, Smell, Hair, and Skin.

Since there’s so much to discuss, I’m breaking it up over a few episodes.  I hope these episodes help you feel more comfortable having conversations about it–that’s my goal.

A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 042 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

After MULTIPLE requests for this topic, I had to take it on. We're talking crushes and 'ships, as in relationSHIPS: being just friends, more than friends, dance dates, dos/don'ts, etc.

Check out ep. 121 Crushes + Ships pt. 2 here!

A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 042 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.