Yes, it seems just like yesterday that the summer break started, but as we have the kids enjoying play time at home or summer camp, is normal to start planning for the soon-to-be-here back to school season. There’s no other school item that can show off your kid’s personality as backpacks. Combine it with their… [Read More]
tween girls
How "Girls on the Run" Can Encourage Your Tween to be Healthy & Confident (and You Too!)
This fall, while everyone is gearing up for back-to-school, I will be embarking on a new adventure, too: serving as coach for Girls On The Run at my daughter’s school. Of course, my daughter is excited to be participating as well. In fact, we have both been waiting for this moment since she was in… [Read More]
[Product Review] New "Athleta Girl" Activewear for Girls Ages 6- 14
I took my rising 3rd grader, Alejandra, to check out the new line during Athleta’s launch party at SouthPark Mall in Charlotte, NC, which included a fashion show featuring the new clothing line, a free yoga class, free hair braiding, and raffle prizes. The just-launched performance and lifestyle clothing line, Athleta Girl, is perfect for my daugher since… [Read More]
Girl Scouts to Introduce More Tweens & Teens to the Wonders of the Outdoors
According to the Girl Scout Research Institute’s More Than S’mores: Successes and Surprises in Girl Scouts’ Outdoor Experiences, girls benefit immensely from exposure to the outdoors. Data showcases direct connections between outdoor experiences and Girl Scouts’ understanding of their leadership potential. Despite the benefits of experiencing the outdoors, about 60 percent of girls are not… [Read More]
Digital Media Academy Launches "Made by Girls" Scholarship Program for Girls 8-12
In an effort to further its mission to help girls reach their fullest potential through an introduction to technology, Digital Media Academy (DMA) has launched the Made by Girls Scholarship program. DMA invites young women ages 8-17 who are interested in using technology to express their creativity and build a better world to apply for… [Read More]
[Online Shopping] 24 Stylish Winter Jackets for Tween Girls
Who says winter jackets have to be big and bored? We fell in love with these very girly and fun jackets that will not only cover your tween girl from the cold winter months, but she’ll also look very fashionable and cool. Ruffles? Check! Fur? Check! Vivid colors? Check! Check! Remember that in our [shopping]… [Read More]
[#Shopping] 50 New Year's Eve Party Dresses for Tween Girls
In our [#Shopping] posts we specially curate a collection of items we absolutely L O V E, where you can’t only drool over the pictures, but actually SHOP online them by just clicking in the images. How cool is that? In this edition, our fave party dresses for that special girl…sparkles, ruffles and glitter included!… [Read More]
The Ultimate Girly Experience (and "American Girl" Doll Giveaway inside!)
Just in time for Christmas, read below for the American Girl Doll giveaway! Maybe you think ‘tweens’ and then ‘American Girl’ and wonder if they’re too old for the dolls? More importantly, what I love about the brand is its focus on providing opportunities for girls to be informed, intelligent, engaged in their ideas and literature… [Read More]
10 Stunning Photos of Mother-Daughter Matching Dresses
What’s cuter than mom and daughter photos? Mom and daughter photos with matching outfits! The visual architecture magazine “3dfirstaid” posted these incredible phographs in their Facebook fan page and we couldn’t resist to show them to you. Caution: it may inspire you t try the matching fashion style. Which is your fave? … [Read More]
[Ask Lina] How can I teach resilience to my tween girl?
“Ask Lina” is a special editorial series where we invite you to send us your parenting questions in the comments below and our teen & tween emotional expert, Lina Acosta Sandaal, gives you tips that will help you navigate these crucial “in-between years.” I watched my daughter’s eyes swell up with tears and thought, “here… [Read More]