Fostering Inclusive Girl Friendships

Fostering Inclusive Girl Friendships

As a mother to 3 daughters (currently aged 21, 17 and 14) I have supported my girls with navigating friendships through various ages and stages.?

Social media certainly?brings a whole additional layer of complexity that we never had to deal with and can magnify the feeling of being excluded.? I notice a huge difference between my youngest daughter's experience and that of the eldest, who did not have platforms like Snapchat and TikTok in her early teens.

Fostering inclusive friendships is crucial for the growth and empowerment of girls.

It requires a collective effort.

We talk so much about inclusion in the workplace but the seeds are sown in our childhood friendships.

Listen in to my conversation with Mary Bowie and?discover:

5 main ways to help girls develop thriving friendships

  • Cultivate empathy
  • Encourage open communication
  • Celebrate diversity
  • Foster a supportive community
  • Lead by example


Sara Simmonds

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9 个月

Absolutely Rachel Vecht ???? Navigating friendship dynamics can be challenging, but it's vital for our daughters' growth.

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Sanaida Fernandes

I turn your expertise into a powerful personal brand that attracts premium clients & opportunities | LinkedIn Personal Branding Strategist | Ghostwriter for 6-figure founders/execs

9 个月

Empathy is the cornerstone of a good friendship. The more you understand your friends POV the closer you become Rachel Vecht ????

Rachel Barber - Content Marketing

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This is such an important topic, isn't it? There's still so much underlying competition amongst women due to the dangerous messages we and generations above us absorbed from the media.

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