10 for Teens + Tweens

Are you looking to earn some money, saving up to buy something, or wanting work experience? I’ve got a bunch job ideas for tweens and teens! I'd love to hear what you're doing for work, too!
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A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 067 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

It’s been a bit since the last episode. I actually want to talk about what’s been going on because multiple girls have requested an episode on dealing with a family illness, as well as coping with the death of a loved one.

My dad loved sports, jokes, and dessert.
He gave great advice and picked out such thoughtful birthday cards.
He fought countless health battles for 30+ years and was an incredible example of dedication and resilience.

A month ago he was badly injured and passed away shortly after. So I want to share with you my thoughts on what helped me deal with a family illness and cope with the death of a loved one.

I want you to picture a sturdy table. The four legs or pillars support the table and hold it up. You are like a table, and you need support – especially during difficult times. So here are my four legs or pillars of support: Yourself, Family, Friends, and Therapy.
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To help you, snag your "Support Pillars" printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 066 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

What does courage mean to you? What does it look like? Let's explore the different types of courage and ideas how to develop it.
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To help you, snag your "Grow Courage" printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 065 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

So there’s a ton that’s been going on all over the world lately. At the beginning of this month, I introduced you to five tween and teen girls LIKE YOU who are changing the world right now. I want to give you actionable steps about how to make change happen. You are not too young, not too small, not too inexperienced. Whatever it is you are passionate about, you can make a difference right now.
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A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 064 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

Have you ever tested the media? Learn about several media representation and diversity tests that offer unique lenses to analyze the media you watch and strengthen your media literacy..
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A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 063 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

Women in history who made remarkable contributions, discoveries, inventions, movements, and achievements were once young girls like you. In honor of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, I highlight Empowerful Girls LIKE YOU who are changing the world right now: 
• Angelina Tsuboi, building apps to solve problems in her community
•  Bellen Woodard, creating inclusive art supplies
• Reagan Bischoff, empowering fellow teens with disabilities
• Chloe Mei and Ella Lin Espinoza, skipping plastic straws to save our planet
•  Gitanjali Rao, inventing devices to combat crises
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To help you, snag your "Empowerful Girls Change the World" printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 062 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

Do you know how to stand up for yourself? If not, that's ok--I want to help you learn how. I cover different ways to develop assertiveness by practicing self-compassion, self-trust, confidence, and boundaries. 
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To help you, snag your "Stand Up For You" printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 061 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

We've discussed breathing, talked about stress, covered being too busy, so now it's time for rest. And this is more than getting enough sleep. Learn why you need rest, how rest helps you, and the different types of rest.
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To help you, snag your "Rest" printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 060 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

While I hope you’ll be a hype girl for other girls, more importantly my goal is to help you become a hype girl for yourself. I share a personal experience to help you learn how.
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To help you, snag your "I Am My Hype Girl" printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 059 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

What do you do when someone crosses your boundaries, specifically your physical boundaries? Let's discuss how to handle these scenarios.  Remember: boundaries are not mean or controlling. Boundaries do not need to be explained or apologized for.  Boundaries are clear and direct. Boundaries are about respect and are a form of self-care.
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To help you, snag your "Boundaries" printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 058 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.