Read more about the article Teaching Girls to Trust Their Intuition: Penelope Pumpernickel and the Power of the Inner Voice
We must work with girls to help them understand how important it is to listen to their inner voice and trust themselves to make good decisions.

Teaching Girls to Trust Their Intuition: Penelope Pumpernickel and the Power of the Inner Voice

There’s a quiet little voice inside all of us.Sometimes it whispers, “That doesn’t feel right.”Sometimes it says, “You should go introduce yourself.”And sometimes it gently reminds us, “You are stronger…

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Read more about the article What to Say When Your Child Feels Left Out: Holding Space Without Taking It On
What to say or do when your child feels left out, without taking on her struggle.

What to Say When Your Child Feels Left Out: Holding Space Without Taking It On

Few things hit harder as a parent than watching your child walk through the door with slumped shoulders and watery eyes.“Everyone was invited… except me.”“They didn’t save me a seat.”“I…

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Read more about the article Why Anxiety Can Be a Gift: Teaching Girls to Tune Into Their Inner Voice
Dr. Damour teaches us that some anxiety is good to help girls learn to listen to their inner voice.

Why Anxiety Can Be a Gift: Teaching Girls to Tune Into Their Inner Voice

Anxiety rarely gets a positive review in parenting books or social media conversations. We worry it will hold our girls back, keep them from trying new things, or rob them…

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Read more about the article Teaching Acceptance: Whitney Wheat’s Recipe for Belonging
Whitney knows that teaching acceptance to kids means understanding the recipe for belonging.

Teaching Acceptance: Whitney Wheat’s Recipe for Belonging

Every Thursday, Whitney Wheat likes to pause and think about something important. This week, her thoughts landed on a word that sounds simple...but is anything but easy: acceptance. Many adults…

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Read more about the article Family Game Night: Building Connection & Confidence with Samantha Sourdough
Hosting a family game night is a wonderful way to build connection within the family, and confidence in kids.

Family Game Night: Building Connection & Confidence with Samantha Sourdough

In busy households filled with schedules, screens, and distractions, finding time to truly connect can feel harder than ever. That’s where Samantha Sourdough comes in. As the Crumb who represents…

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Read more about the article Penelope Pumpernickel’s Monday Message: Rising Again & Setting New Goals
Use the New Year as a goal setting opportunity with kids.

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

Mondays aren’t always easy—especially after you’ve just come through a difficult time. But Penelope Pumpernickel, one of our bravest Breadcrumbz, has a gentle reminder for us all:“Just like bread needs…

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Read more about the article Teaching Girls to Think for Themselves: Helping Your Daughter Find Her Voice
It is imperative that we teach girls it is okay to be assertive and not aggressive

Teaching Girls to Think for Themselves: Helping Your Daughter Find Her Voice

As parents, we want our daughters to be kind, cooperative, and well-liked — but sometimes those wonderful qualities can make it harder for them to speak up when they disagree.…

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