Have you ever worried that a girl you care about doesn’t fully accept all the wonderful things you see in her?

This question is the stimulus for Girls &, a workbook that equips grownups with the tools, knowledge, and resources to empower their girls and teach them strategies to strengthen their self-worth.

Ultimately, we hope to grow girls’ confidence, determination, and ambitions, and strengthen their belief that they deserve to achieve their full potential.

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THE ULTIMATE GUIDE
FOR EMPOWERING
A GIRL IN YOUR LIFE

by Joan Kuhl

  • “What sets the Girls & workbook apart is Joan Kuhl’s thoughtful and comprehensive approach to building confidence. Through engaging exercises, insightful prompts, and empowering affirmations, it provides a safe space for girls and their grown up to explore their strengths, confront their fears, and embrace their uniqueness.” 

    Kate T. Parker, professional photographer and NY Times best selling author of Strong Is The New Pretty

  • “Joan Kuhl champions girls (and the adults who care for them) by providing them practical tools and, in turn, support for navigating their journey towards self-assurance and resilience. This vital book delivers effective strategies to empower girls with a dose of warmth and compassion.”

    –Vanessa Kroll Bennett: Co-author, This is So Awkward: Modern Puberty Explained

  • " Through my negotiation work, I help others reach their full potential through self-advocacy and asking the right questions - and as a mother of a teenage girl, I have witnessed the transformative impact of building confidence firsthand - The confidence that enables one to advocate for oneself, starting at a young age. Through Girls &, Joan is providing a safe space for girls to explore their strengths, push back on perfection, and embrace their unique selves."

    -Alexandra Carter

    Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Mediation Clinic at Columbia Law SchoolAuthor of Ask For More: Ten Questions to Negotiate Anything

  • “Girls & lays the foundation for a future generation of confident, resilient, and unstoppable women. The thoughtful reflection exercises on avoiding the perfectionist trap and learning to accept rather than deflect praise gives girls the upper hand before they face bias or unfair treatment.”

    -Eve Rodsky, NY Times Best-selling author of Fair Play and Find Your Unicorn Space

photo by kate t. parker

Introducing Girls &, a collaborative guide to raising confident, ambitious & compassionate girls. This unique workbook - created for you and your girl - is designed to strengthen her self-worth and core skills, while deepening the bond between you.

Did you know that between the ages of 8-12 a girl’s confidence plummets? Research shows that outside influences – like cultural inequality, social media, and advertising – conspire to shrink a girl’s self-worth, and instill limiting beliefs that prevents her from reaching her potential.

It’s time to rewrite the script.

In this inspiring, guided journey girls and women’s leadership advocate and best-selling author Joan Kuhl, addresses the three most important building blocks for this age group: confidence, ambition, and compassion. By redefining these skills for the current age, Kuhl offers up a radical, new approach that teaches your girl how to strengthen her self-worth, without sacrificing herself in the process.

For the grown-up who wants more for the girl in their life, Girls & is the mentoring manual you’ve been waiting for. Hand in hand, you will illuminate what’s possible, and navigate the steps toward a bold, bright future. Most important of all, taking the time to meet your girl where she is, and explore ways to harness her power together, you are sending a potent message: your girl can count on you.