Girls With Dreams

I loved this blog post from my friend Ria because it remindsus ofhow to raise confident children and forgive ourselves at the same time: “I was at the playground the other day with my kids and my 7 year old was reaching for the third rung of the monkey bars, which is still just beyond her [..

A lot ofteens always want to know how to help out around the world. I heard of this site that is an awesome way to help from your own home! It’s called www.freerice.com. Or, you can join the Free Rice group on Facebook. Here’s what you do: you answer simple questions. You can even change [

Hey Girls! I’m Becca and I’m one of the newest bloggers! To start with, I’ve decided to post a poem I wrote last year. It doesn’t really have a name, but I thought you’d like it. Who said I’m not pretty...

Here are 10 fun things to do this summer. At less than 10 dollars each, you don’t have to worry about breaking the bank. 1. Go to a local pool. Submission to many pools is only 4 to 5 dollars. Pack a lunch and go early so you really get your money’s worth. If food’s not

How would you rate your self-esteem on a scale of 1 to 10? How does that fluctuate when you’re around your friends? Do you feel more or less confident? What about when you’re around boys? Does that number change? Most girls I talk to have dealt with self-esteem issues in one way or another. I [

I was talking to Stevie, one of ourGirls With Dreamsadvisors,about new topics to write about. She said a lot of girls want to know how to eat healthy and maintain a healthy weight. Both of us know too many girls that might be thin, but aren’t eating well or taking care of themselves. On the [..

This is a quick guide to how you and your parents can make it through applying to college without going crazy. Follow these tips and you will be less stressed, and have more time for studying during the school year.

Competition between girls is everywhere! Find out what teens think about mean girls, competition between girls, and how to deal with it...

Have you ever wondered how to go from a stress-filled school year to a fun summer? It should be easy, but sometimes it’s hard to find the right balance. Teen girls share advice on how to find time to relax and make the most of your summer...

It’s only week 2 of swimsuit season and,I’ll have to be honest, the Summer Challenge has been a little more difficult than I thought!I didn’t realize how much I compared myself to others. I alsodidn’t think I was as hard on myself as I have been...

This is a poemIhave stuck in my head. I wrote it all down and here’s what it said: Staying true to oneself is easier said than done. Following the crowd can be just too much fun. You forget who you are and what you might enjoy, Moving on with the crowd, trying not to annoy...

This post isfor those of us who have ever felt lonely or been too hard on ourselves.This post is foreveryone who has ever said, “I can’t”. Remember that you are all beautiful, smart, and just downright cool. With every weakness comes a strength, andevery strength has weaknesses...

Are most of your friends graduating? Find out how other teens arecoping by watching this quickvideo. You might be worried about headingback to schoolwithout some ofyour friends, buttry to maintain a positive attitude and open up.You’ll probablymeet some really cool people...

We are going to miss all of the seniors at Girls With Dreams who are graduating this year,just asyou will miss your senior friends from school...

If you’re not getting ready for college this year, you’ll be gearing up for it in the next few years. Most of the teens we talk to are worried about how to pay for college. Either way, make sure to sort through all of your options before deciding you don’t have enough money to pay for

Looking for ways to have fun with your friends this summer? Here are a few great ideas to make your summer sizzle! Have fun without spending a lot of money by following tips from Molly and Sarah. Think about some of your favorite memories and do some of the same activities from your past...

Can we count you in for our Summer Self-Esteem Challenge sponsored by Girls With Dreams? Are you tired of feeling pressured to have a perfect body? Are you tired of comparing yourself and being compared to other girls? What if girls could joing together and eliminate the pressure to be thin...

Carrie Silver-Stock is excited to sign copies of her new book Secrets Girls Keep: What Girls Hide (& Why) and How to Break the Stress of Silence at Book Expo America onSaturday, May 30. Book Expo America is the largest book publishing event in North America.Carrie will be at the HCI booth 2559...

After reading a quick blog, I discovered someone who managed 37 A’s and 3 B’s in college. He claims that he would have been much happier if he would’ve appreciated the college life more than working himself to the bone...

Last night, the last remaining female, Allison Iraheta, was voted off. It was a sad moment for Allison and her fans, but she handled the news with poise and grace. More importantly, Allison has been an amazing role model for teen girls around the world...

Staying away from technology has been a challenge. Although my free time revolves around my laptop and cell phone, I believe that I’ll be a happier person without them. I’ve made it a goal to cut back on the texting...

What makes guys the least bit interesting? Why are opposite sexes attracted to each other? Are boyfriends even worth it? I decided to weigh the pros and cons: PROS Learning new things from new people. Meeting family! Having someone to talk to when days get rough...

Mother’s Day is right around the corner and we thought you’d want to hear a few simple ways to wow your mom and make her feel really special. Whether you are reaching out to your mom, grandma, or another special woman in your life. We’d love to hear more of your ideas, too!

Every plug you take out of the wall and every piece of paper you recycle, eventually adds up to millions and millions across the globe. These tiny acts of “going green” may not seem like much, but we all owe it to ourselves and Mother Earth to keep going green and looking for more [

Almost every teen I talk to seems to have some complaint about her body. It’s not always the same complaint; everyone seems to get hung up on a different body part. Think about it. How many times have you checked yourself in the mirror? When you look in the mirror, do positive or [..

“Carrie Silver-Stock offers true, easy-to-tackle tips for teen girls to help them overcome some of the issues that affect them most—looks, boys, friends, and families.” “This book is as insightful as it is inspiring and sends the message every teen girl should know: love yourself for who...

If you are a parent or professional who frequents our site, we’re glad you’re here. It means you care about teen girls as much as we do. Check out these ideas to help you help your teen: We’re trying to reach 5000 teens with our latest survey, What are the Biggest Secrets Girls Keep?

I went to see a movie with an old friend this weekend. I hadn’t gone out with her in two years! I noticed that she kept checking her phone every five minutes and it bothered me because we could have been catching up during that time. Technology is taking over our lives. I text instead of [..

My friend Lyn Graft just told me about the Go-Giver Tour and the nationally bestselling book The Go-Giver by Bob Burg and John David Mann. Although it’s more of a business book, the ideas and the inspiration behind the tour are relevant to everyone. It’s powerful stuff...

What are the biggest secrets girls keep? We want to find out from 5000 girls what are the biggest secrets girls keep! Can you take a minute and fill out this confidential survey and then send it to your friends? We’ll be letting you know the results, right here at Girls With Dreams! Thanks...

So, what’s the second tip every girl needs to know? Find out in this quick video. You’ll be able to read all about the 7 tips in my forthcoming book, Secrets Girls Keep: What Girls Hide (& Why) and How to Break the Stress of Silence. Make sure you know and build on your [

I guess you could say I’m letting out some of my secrets early, before the official release of Secrets Girls Keep: What Girls Hide (& Why) and How to Break the Stress of Silence. I believe there are 7 key tips every girl needs to know. These key tips, can really help you deal with any [..

Whether you’ve dated a lot, a little, or are thinking about getting started. Most girls have probably asked, “am I ever going to find the right guy”? I caught up with a few teen girls who wanted to share their tips for finding the right guy with you. Keep in mind, you always need to know

With the recent attention on dating violence we wanted to share ideas on how schools can play a bigger role in preventing dating violence. Watch other teen girls give their ideas here. Here are a few other suggestions you might try at your school: Organize an awareness week about dating violence...

I love that so many people are talking about going green! We have so far to go as a nation and a global community, but every little bit helps and it’s encouraging to see more people talking about going green and actually doing it. Earth day is this Wednesday and in honor of it, I [..