Give girls messages about being strong and healthy in their bodies. Recognize weight gain at puberty as normal and essential for reproductive health. Help girls learn stress-reducing techniques. Help girls become culturally competent regarding people of other cultures. Rites of passage can foster and contribute to spirituality, traditional ones and new ones.
Career planning is a lifelong journey.
There is usually more than one way to get where you are going, and there are interesting detours along the way. The world of work is in constant flux. Adults are coaches and partners in career planning, not directors. As we talk with our daughters about their futures and provide numerous opportunities for them to explore their many options, it is important to remember the power of passion. Learning to be financially accountable is essential.