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The Science of Confidence: Why Hyping Yourself Up Actually Works
Ask GRL: How Do You Deal with Drama on Your Team?
Team drama is like a small fire everyone's trying to ignore. Here's how to protect your team's energy without picking sides
GRL Voices: When Coaches Break Your Spirit (And How You Find It Again)
I walked off the field and never went back. I was proud of myself for not taking his shit.' Sometimes the most courageous thing is choosing yourself.
5 Signs You're Overthinking (And How to Break the Cycle)
Your brain is trying to protect you, but sometimes protection looks like mental quicksand. Here's how to spot when your thoughts are working against you.
Goal Setting for Female Athletes: SMART Goals That Actually Work
Learn the SMART-ER goal framework for female athletes. Set process goals, track progress, and achieve breakthrough performance in sports and life.
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Recovery Days for Teen Female Athletes: Why Rest is Your Secret Weapon
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If you feel guilty when you're not training, this post is for you. Let's flip the script: recovery isn't the opposite of training—it's where the magic happens.
Life After High School Sports: 5 Steps to Plan Your Next Chapter
Planning for life after high school sports? Get our 5-step guide plus templates for college applications, career exploration, and skill translation.
Female Athlete Team Dynamics: Competition, Friendship, and Drama
Navigate complex female athlete relationships. Handle competition between friends, team drama, and social pressure while building stronger bonds.
Mental Training for Female Athletes: Building Unshakeable Confidence
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The scoreboard shows you're down by one with seconds left. Your heart pounds, but your mind is clear and focused. This isn't luck—it's mental training.
Nutrition for Teen Female Athletes: What Actually Works (No Diet Culture BS)
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Let's cut through the noise about what female athletes "should" eat and focus on what actually fuels peak performance during your high school years.
High School Female Athletes: The Complete Guide to Thriving in Sports and Life
Being a high school female athlete means navigating unique challenges that your male counterparts rarely face. You're balancing intense training with academic pressure, dealing with different social expectations, and often pioneering opportunities that didn't exist for previous generations.
Screen Time Rules for Working Families: Evidence-Based Guidelines That Actually Work
Managing screen time as a working family isn't about achieving perfect compliance with pediatric guidelines—it's about creating intentional, sustainable boundaries that protect your children's development while acknowledging your real-life constraints.
With state-level school phone bans changing the landscape, working families have an opportunity to reassess home screen time rules based on current research and family needs. The key is focusing on quality over quantity, creating meaningful screen-free connection times, and building systems that work when you're tired, busy, or dealing with unexpected challenges.
Remember: your family's screen time rules should reduce stress, not create it. Start with one or two boundaries that feel manageable, then gradually build a system that supports both your children's healthy development and your capacity to manage work and family life successfully.
Visual Schedules That Actually Work: 5 Simple Systems Kids Follow Without Nagging
Visual schedules aren't just pretty Pinterest boards—they're research-backed tools that transform chaotic family mornings into smooth, independent routines that kids actually follow without constant reminders. Here's how to create simple visual systems that empower your children while giving you back your sanity, especially during demanding transitions like back-to-school season.
How to Create a Stress-Free Back-to-School Transition Plan: A Working Mom's 30-Day Guide
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The back-to-school transition doesn't have to feel like orchestrating a military operation while blindfolded. With 30 days of strategic preparation, you can create systems that make September feel manageable instead of overwhelming—even with a full-time job and competing family demands.
This step-by-step guide transforms back-to-school chaos into a smooth, confidence-building experience for your entire family. Best part? Most tasks take 15 minutes or less, designed specifically for busy working mothers.
Working Mom Email Templates: 15 Scripts That Save Time and Preserve Boundaries
Save time and maintain professionalism with these 15 email templates designed specifically for working mothers. Copy-paste solutions for common workplace communication challenges.
Why Your Body Image Gets Worse When You're Stressed (And What Actually Helps)
Working Mom Self-Care During Back-to-School: 7 Research-Backed Strategies That Actually Work
The back-to-school transition doesn't have to derail your well-being. Working mom self-care during back to school is not only possible—it's essential for your family's success. By implementing these seven evidence-based strategies, you can maintain your wellness while supporting your children through this major transition.
Remember: sustainable self-care adapts to your changing schedule rather than disappearing from it. Start with one strategy that resonates most with you, then gradually build your back-to-school self-care routine. Your future self (and your family) will thank you for prioritizing your well-being during this demanding but rewarding season.
The key to thriving as a working mom during back-to-school season lies in preparation, boundaries, and the understanding that taking care of yourself is taking care of your family.
Your Phone-Free School Survival Guide: A Gen Z Gift to Yourself
Your school just banned phones and honestly? It might be the plot twist your mental health didn't know it needed. With 26+ states rolling out phone-free schools this year, millions of Gen Z students are facing the same reality: 7+ hours daily without your digital lifeline.
But here's the thing—this isn't happening TO you, it's happening FOR you. And we're about to show you how to survive (and maybe even thrive) in your phone-free school era while using this forced digital detox as the ultimate self-care gift.
The 15-Year Reality Check: Why Your Teen Is Actually Doing Amazing
The walk to daycare hit me with unexpected clarity. Fifteen years ago, I was in LA, working as an assistant principal, living what felt like a completely different life. And yet—fifteen years doesn't feel that long ago. It feels recent enough that I can still taste the coffee from my favorite café, still remember the weight of my keys in my hand, still feel like that person and this person are connected by something more than just time.
But here's what stopped me in my tracks: if fifteen years back doesn't feel like ancient history to me, then fifteen years forward from birth isn't that far either. That high schooler I worked with today? They're not that far from being brand new.
The Irreplaceable Gift: Why Teachers Matter More Than Ever
In a world where AI can solve equations and write essays, what makes teachers irreplaceable? Your students won't remember your binder system or the quadratic formula, but they'll never forget how you made them feel. While artificial intelligence can deliver content, it cannot look a struggling student in the eye and say "I believe in you." It cannot sense when a quiet kid needs someone to notice them. It cannot do what teachers do best: make young people believe they can achieve the impossible. The Wright brothers might never have invented flight without teachers who instilled confidence in them first. As another school year begins, here's a reminder of your true superpower—and why the human heart of education will never go out of style.