Brave Girls, Wise Souls

You're not inadequate or worthless,
you're not just what people see on the surface. You are so much more than that …and its okay to feel flat. You’re not a burden, you are a person. Never strive to be perfect… were all totally and utterly imperfect 💛 -

We are passionate about guiding teens to find their way in this difficult world. PM us for more info or check us out at www.yourendgame.org

Confidence and self esteem are not only protection when mean words are thrown at us, but they also give us wisdom and an inner peace to not throw mean words at someone else. I help build confidence in girls. PM me if you’d like to find out more or go to www.amyschule.com for more info.

Each one of these pictures can bring about amazing conversations with your teen. Ask them what they see and feel when they look at a few pictures. It could be the start of beautiful meaningful conversations.

Happy New Year!!! Gratitude is the base of true happiness. What are you grateful for today??

Tell yourself how wonderful you are today!! 💕💕

If you want to know your calling life, start by calling yourself what God calls you! You are His child- the daughter of a king!
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Gregory Dickow on TikTok When you start calling yourself what God calls you. You will begin to step into your calling

Ahhh....Friendships. 🥰When they are great, there is nothing better. But they can feel so confusing at times too..... this is a great ‘story’ about another way to think when things seem rough. ☺️Taking a few minutes to read this can make all the difference in protecting yourself from the unraveling of negative thoughts that might show up when a friendship doesn’t seem to be what you think it should be! Enjoy!!!!💐

Maybe she’s blowing you off. Maybe she’s a bad friend. Maybe she is keeping you in her back pocket for a rainy day. It’s entirely possible.

Or maybe she’s busy. Maybe her plate is completely full. Maybe she’s coping the best way she knows how. Maybe she’s stressed. Maybe she’s maxed out. Maybe stuff isn’t going her way, and she’s saving her energy.

Maybe she really did miss your text.

Maybe she is overwhelmed with homework, studying, clubs, sports, her job, family stuff, boyfriend stuff. Maybe she’s trying her best, but her best isn’t much right now. Maybe anxiety is getting in the way and rearing its ugly head, as it so often does.

Maybe it has nothing to do with you at all. Maybe it’s about her.

There are a million reasons she might be falling short. Maybe it really is that things have run their course. It’s a sad part of life, but it is, nonetheless, a part of life. Only you can make that call.

But, then again, maybe it’s something else. Don’t forget to give the benefit of the doubt. Don’t forget to cut her some slack. Don’t forget to forgive. Don’t forget sometimes friendship means loving each other through the tough seasons, and the rainy weather, and all the ups and downs.

May we hold each other in the good times and in the rough times even if that means giving space... I see you sister.

To those I have been too busy for - I love you, I’m sorry.

To those who have been distant from me - I love you, I understand.

~ Anonymous

Illustration: Carla Llanos Illustrations

Perfection= A great way to take the joy out of life; could cause procrastination; definitely causes stress. How to SMASH it???? I have SO MANY tips for this!!!

Tip # 1: Become aware that “good enough” is usually good enough!!

Does a girl you know need help with this?? Reach out!

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One of the biggest issues that effects middle school girls (high school ages too!) is has to do with friendships. There are a lot of activities that we use to help understand the in's and out's of friendships and girl drama, and this article shares some great tips in how to boost confidence when it comes to building relationships. Enjoy!!!

Social Anxiety: 5 Tools for Boosting Confidence Social pressures on teens and tweens are harder today than ever before, and social anxiety is on the rise. Here are five pieces of science that can give your kids a huge boost of confidence.

Comparing ourselves to others is something most of do unconsciously and it is natural. But, when it leaves you feeling less than or makes you feel superior to others, it becomes a game where no one wins!! I love this pledge borrowed from Tami Walsh owner of Teen Wisdom. Print it out and read it Every. Single. Day. ❤ www.amyschule.com

Girls confidence takes a dramatic drop between age 8-14, and it can take YEARS of focused effort to gain that confidence back. What can you do to counteract this slump?? Here are some tips.

How to Boost Your Tween Daughter's Sagging Confidence - Your Teen Mag As girls become tweens, their confidence takes a hit, but there are ways to counteract the confidence slump.

"Since 2010/2011, America has seen a HUGE increase in depression and anxiety among teenage girls. The number of girls hospitalized for cutting or harming themselves is up 62% for older teen girls and 189% for pre-teen girls.😲 Su***de rates are also up - an increase of 70% since the first half of the century for older teen girls and up 151% in pre-teen girls. Coincidentally, that pattern points to..... SOCIAL MEDIA. GenZ (kids born after 1996), are the first generation who got on social media in middle school." Dr Jonathan Haidt, PhD NYU Stren School of Business Social Psychologist.
We must demand change for our children and our nation's future.
Click here to join the discussion Thursday October 15th : https://www.thesocialdilemma.com/event/social-media-social-distancing-teen-mental-health/

'The Social Dilemma' Virtual Tour - Teen Mental Health Join The Social Dilemma's Virtual Tour, a series of conversations inspired by the film to explore how we can build a more humane future for technology.

So much time and money is spent on being sure a student is academically ready for college. Perhaps, the more important question is: are they emotionally ready??? Dr. Louis Profeta offers powerful insight into that question.

If Your Teen Can't Answer These 4 Questions, Then They're Not Ready for College - Your Teen Mag Most parents don't think about the dangers of college. This ER doctor has advice for parents as they contemplate their children’s futures.

What do you do to fill yourself up so you can have more of your best self to give away??? Post here!!

I love my quiet time for reading, prayer and journaling, and my work out time!!

Mental health issues—- the “second curve” to COVID-19 and teens are at risk. Here is a great article by Dr. John Duffy to help flatten it!!

https://yourteenmag.com/coronavirus/taking-care-of-our-mental-health?utm_source=Weekly+Emails&utm_campaign=5c2d281493-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_5_24_2020_15_8_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_418d895dd9-5c2d281493-408422357&mc_cid=5c2d281493&mc_eid=fa050f987a

Flattening the Second (Hidden) Curve: Taking Care of Our Mental Health In this unprecedented crisis, our collective health is clearly the top priority, and social distancing will serve to flatten the curve. All we need to do is stay home, wash our hands, and apportion resources wisely. Doesn’t seem like aRead More ›

National Pink Day!!! 💗 Pink makes me smile!!

Great resource!!!!

Empower your teen today! Help your teen develop the self-esteem, confidence, and resilience that come with a growth mindset with this kit.

Something to think about. I read this today in a book called One Degree Revolution by Coby Kozlowski: “I’ve come to think of social media as anything other than social. The bubble we create around our friends and followers can promote a singular viewpoint of reality, further isolating us from differences in opinions, and placing lots of emphasis on our own perspective as we stop listening to and engaging with others who don’t hold the same point of view. We seem to have abandoned looking for common ground. And in the extreme, we may allow our preferences to trump what would serve the greater good.”


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Excerpt From
One Degree Revolution
Coby Kozlowski
https://books.apple.com/us/book/one-degree-revolution/

A Might Girl is one of my favorite resources for empowering girls. Below is a link of books offered on their site to help girls dive deeper into standing up for others.

https://www.amightygirl.com/blog/tag/black-history-month?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20200603&ts=20200603

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We have more power inside of than most people ever realize. Make today beautiful! 🦋

Bringing some happiness to your life during Covid Isolation takes a tiny bit of effort and awareness!!

Barb Steinberg, LMSW shares a few tips to help guide your daughters (and sons) through this difficult time.

“This is a trying time for you and your kids. Remind yourself and them that you will be okay. You will get through this together. Please be sure to take good care of yourselves by incorporating”:

*deep breaths 💨
*time alone (even hiding in the bathroom counts⏱
*bubble bath 🛁
*walks outside (an instant mood booster)🌳🌿🌱
*decrease news intake to only what is necessary📵
*naps😴
*reading a good book📚
*binge watching a new series (We are diving into "Gilmore Girls")📺
*put together a puzzle 🧩 
*play board games and card games (Uno, anyone?) 🎲
*cook, bake 👩‍🍳
*yoga on YouTube (Yoga with Adriene - my fave!!) 🧘🏻‍♀️
*Drawing or painting 🖼
*Journaling ✍️
*Listening to music 🎶
*Playing with your pet 🐶 🐱
*Basically...whatever makes you feel good and is a healthy distraction!”🥰

Not everyone has a ‘tribe’ and you are amazing even if you don’t!! 💗

To the Girl without A Tribe ​ ​You is smart, you is kind, you is important. Remember that. We all see them, those groups of girls who have been best friends since high school who are all insanely beautiful and look like...

High school students could be fully trained plumbers and electricians by age 20 Windsor-Essex electricians and plumbers could be fully qualified to work by the time they are 20 years old. That's if they take advantage of an expanding skilled trades program the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board and St. Clair College have been working on.

We asked young people what questions they wished their parents had asked them. This is what they said. YoungMinds

Words are powerful. They can build or they can crush. Here are 7 beautiful phrases that build, inspire and and create connection with your child.

7 Things Every Child Needs To Hear 1. I love you. 2. I'm proud of you. 3. I'm sorry...

What to do when your child is being bullied. In this video we will cover the actions to take when your child is being bullied.

Introducing... "Polaris" by Your Endgame! The perfect tool to help your teen see what makes them AWESOME and embrace their natural strengths while learning to appreciate and respect the differences in others. Your teen will learn what intrinsically motivates them and how to use that motivation along with their innate strengths to create a powerful and clear start to their future!! Check it out at
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Home | Endgame The Polaris Assessment accompanying journal and leadership coaching, which trains on understanding behaviors and building emotional intelligence, can play an an important role in developing success in all areas of life. 

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10 Reasons Teens Have So Much Anxiety Today We've created an environment that fosters anxiety rather than resilience.