Help Her Shine
Free resources rooted in research for the adults in girls’ lives, including a video series and fast-fact sheets
Here’s where you’re in charge! Pick a topic to help girls reach their full potential.
MY TEEN GIRL WON’T TALK TO ME!
Research from Ruling Our eXperiences (ROX) shows that girls’ confidence declines sharply between 5th and 9th grade. When we look at confidence levels by race/ethnicity, however, we see that Black girls are more likely to describe themselves as confident than their peers. Find out what you can do to help build and maintain girls’ confidence in this ROX short and tip sheet.
02:52 min
THE CONFIDENCE CRISIS FOR GIRLS
Research from Ruling Our eXperiences (ROX) shows that girls’ confidence declines sharply between 5th and 9th grade. When we look at confidence levels by race/ethnicity, however, we see that Black girls are more likely to describe themselves as confident than their peers. Find out what you can do to help build and maintain girls’ confidence in this ROX short and tip sheet.
05:49 min
WHEN SHE’S DATING & YOU’RE NOT READY
As an adult, it can be hard to understand the importance that girls place on dating. We may look at these early relationships as silly or juvenile, but for girls, the emotions are real and intense. In this ROX short you will learn more about how to talk to your girl about her dating experiences that aren’t so silly after all.
05:24 min
HELP! I JUST DON’T UNDERSTAND THESE GIRLS!
While girls face many challenges growing up, their potential is limitless if the adults in their lives understand their experiences and take steps to support them. In this ROX short you will learn about the lives of today’s girls and four simple ways you can be the caring and positive influence that girls need today!
10:14 min
STEP #1 FOR BUILDING GIRLS’ CONFIDENCE
One of the best ways we can build girls’ confidence is by helping them find their voice. Using assertive communication builds girls’ confidence and helps them discover the value of speaking up. Most girls, however, don’t know that there are different types of communication and many struggle with using assertive communication.
03:34 min
WHY ARE THESE GIRLS SO MUCH DRAMA?
Gossip, rumors, name-calling and nasty looks in the hallway — this is what drama looks like. But what really is drama? Simply put, drama is conflict in relationships. The best way adults can help girls deal with drama is to role model and teach the skills they need to directly and respectfully address conflict. Get tips on how to do just that in this ROX short!
03:03 min
SUPPORTING GIRLS OF COLOR
ROX research shows that girls of color experience themselves differently than their white peers. Over half of Black, Hispanic and multiracial girls describe themselves as confident and at higher rates than white girls. When compared to white girls, however, girls of color were less likely to say their teachers treated them like they were smart and were less likely to say they have a supportive adult in their lives. In this “ROX Short” learn how you can step-up as an adult girls of color can turn to for support.
03:34 min
