The Connected Girl: The Power in Knowing You Matter with Jennifer Wallace

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“It is our job as humans to unlock each other’s magic.”
-Jennifer Wallace

Around the world, young people are grappling with unprecedented levels of anxiety and depression. The struggles we witness in the girls we know and love are part of a broader challenge. So the real question is: what can we do about it?

The good news is there is a lot we can do to tackle this epidemic head on. We can start by letting girls know they matter; that they are valued for who they are deep in their core. In the words of Jennifer Wallace, “We can help them unlock their magic.”

Jennifer Wallace, author of "Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic—and What We Can Do About It," an award-winning journalist and mother of three adolescents, brings deep research and real-world insights to the conversation. As she reminds us, we are the “first responders” in our children’s struggles. Her optimism is contagious as she offers practical ways to show up for the girls in our lives.
19 Feb 2025 English South Africa Education · Kids & Family

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