The successful women in the study found such stories inspiring. Help girls to be comfortable with math from preschool on including counting, measuring, and scoring. Teach spatial skills through puzzles, games, and building activities. Don't let birth order get in the way of giving each of your daughters leadership opportunities, responsibilities, and some of your time alone. By high school, encourage independent trips with school groups.
Travel provides a spirit of adventure, enrichment, family bonding, and self-confidence.
Be an active role model for learning and developing your own career. However, regardless of how busy you are, preserve time to talk with and listen to your daughters daily. 2000 by Sylvia Rimm. All rights reserved. This publication, or parts thereof, may not be reproduced in any form without written permission of the author.