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Pictures of girls showing empathy and compassion for one another.

Friendship Fires: Helping Girls Navigate Drama with Empathy

If you bought the book My Crumby Guide to Baking and Friendship Making… PLEASE READ

Crumbz of Courage: Helping Girls Find Their Voice Without Losing Their Kindness

Picture of Penelope Pumpernickel with the words "goals," and goal setting image.

Penelope Pumpernickel’s Monday Message: Rising Again & Setting New Goals

picture showing two girls gossiping while another looks hurt, and another girl alone looking sad with the words "exclusion hurts."

The Power of Inclusion: Helping Girls Choose Connection over Exclusion

Picture of three girls playing together in one corner, and a girl sitting alone in another with the words "What are Yo-Yo Friendships" on it and two yo-yo's, one up and one down with "She likes me..." and "She likes me not..."

Yo-Yo Friendships: What They Are and How to Help Your Daughter Navigate Them

An animated picture of two girls laughing and one girl looking sad walking away, with an arrow and the words "Making jokes at another person's expense can be a sign of bullying."

Are “Jokes” Becoming Hurtful? How to Help Your Daughter Choose Kindness Over Laughter at Someone Else’s Expense

A picture of kids playing tug of war and the words "Competition and kids, finding the balance."

Competition Isn’t the Enemy—But It Shouldn’t Be the Goal

Parents sitting with kids on the couch.

The “Crisis of Connection” and Why Kids Need Us More Than Ever

Three pictures that show kids in school, one with just a girl holding the straps of her backpack and hands that display hearts. A sticker with "Be Kind" in the middle.

Courage to Be Kind: The Bravest Choice Your Child Can Make This School Year

Penelope Pumpernickel with a picture of Ilan Shapiro MD and a quote that reads "Connection over Correction" when it comes to kids and healthy eating habits.

Connection Over Correction: Building Healthy Eating Habits That Last

Pictures of different kids fighting with each other, and a group of kids with their arms around each other and the words "Why Kids Need to Learn Forgiveness."

Teaching Kids to Forgive Builds Stronger Friendships (and Stronger Hearts)

Three girls looking sad

When Confidence Falls Flat…Helping Girls Rise Again After a Setback

A picture of a girl playing hopscotch, and other girls holding hands and walking together, with the words "The Effects Of Friendship On Girls."

Why Friendships Matter So Much for Girls in Elementary School

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