Blink by Malcolm Gladwell uses psychology, neuroscience, and storytelling to help the reader determine better decision making skills. Gladwell begins with an abundance of information and real-world examples of what he calls “rapid cognition” which is basically using your instinct to make decisions. He moves on to when this can go horribly wrong in decisionContinue reading “Katie’s Bookshelf: Blink by Malcolm Gladwell”
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Growing Our Girls
Katie Overcash is excited to collaborate and contribute to the “Growing Our Girls” initiative. Look for upcoming content and events on their website here. GOG is a Charlotte-based brand created by Kristin Mountcastle, a mom of 2 girls who believes in the power of connection to empower our girls to navigate the world with confidenceContinue reading “Growing Our Girls”
Confident Girls Weekend “Crash Course” 2015
Can’t make it to our “Confident Girls Summer Camp?” This weekend “crash course” will be an abbreviated version. Camp will be 8 hours total during the tentative days of Saturday April 25 and Sunday April 26. Time of day is TBA. Potential topics covered will be self-esteem/confidence, communication, friendships, and coping skills. Girls enrolled (currentContinue reading “Confident Girls Weekend “Crash Course” 2015″
Confident Girls Summer Camp for Adolescent Girls
It is so important for young girls to be confident in themselves and develop a healthy body image, especially with the ever-changing societal pressures, social media images, and access to technology. This “Confident Girls” group for rising 7th, 8th, and 9th graders will assist girls in enhancing their self-esteem and address topics including: expressing feelings, decision-making, conflictContinue reading “Confident Girls Summer Camp for Adolescent Girls”