WHY Now is the best Time to start

I love this time of the year due to fond memories of family traditions from years past that bring a smile to my face. 

Also, this time of the year I grow increasingly reflective with each passing week and often wonder if other people experience the same. Do you spend time in reflection during the end of a calendar year?
 
The new year is an opportunity to have a fresh start, try new things, have a renewed sense of energy. Since my car accident in the winter of 2018, I remind myself that life is short. I think this time of the year is a great time to be thinking about new things we want to try or new challenges we want to take on, and supporting our youth to do the same.
 
With the new year around the corner, do you know any girl who needs to be empowered?

 Parents, extended family members and friends want to support girls they care about, especially girls in developmental stages. Transition can look different for every girl whether it is from:

• elementary school to middle school 
• middle school to high school 
• being carefree to taking on one’s first job  
• being on the brink of applying to college 

  Since life is short and a new year awaits, why not encourage a girl to start taking the steps now to empower herself? We can't start soon enough letting our girls know they can have options in the future.  Let's not have future generations of girls doubting themselves, their capabilities and not speaking up when necessary. Together, we can help effectuate change. There is no better time than the present. 

This moment is all we really ever have.

Is there a young girl you know who could use a little more support, a little encouragement or some words of affirmation? Reach out to her today and let her know you've got her back. 

Share your story through the comments and please include:

1. Who you supported (age and any character trait descriptive, no need to mention names on this public forum unless you want to)
2. How she responded
3. What you felt after the exchange

Small steps will create a path to help girls realize their full potential. See website for more details.