Remarkable! _ October 2014 _ a publication from Girls on the Run
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OCTOBER 2014 | Monthly mantra: "I am enough, just as I am." In this issue: bloom where you are | antibullying tips Q&A with a wondergirl | wellness tip | what's the buzz? | the finish line bloom where you are this column wonders if "not enough" is not right Recently, our director of professional development, Mandy Murphy, witnessed some conversations that caused her to reflect on the evergrowing dilema of “not enough” that so many women seem to feel. But what if we've got it all wrong? She talks about it in the first installment of her new column for Remarkable!, called "Bloom Where You Are." Read on >> back to top helping your girl take a stand against bullying we all have power to prevent bullying. here's how you can help your girl find hers October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month. What can you do with your daughter or the girls in your world to help them recognize and respond to bullying? Here are some talking points and a fun activity you can do together. Read on >> back to top
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Transcript of Remarkable! _ October 2014 _ a publication from Girls on the Run
OCTOBER 2014 | Monthly mantra: "I am enough, just as I am."
In this issue: bloom where you are | antibullying tips
Q&A with a wondergirl | wellness tip | what's the buzz? | the finish line
bloom where you arethis column wonders if "not enough" is not right
Recently, our director of professional development,Mandy Murphy, witnessed some conversations thatcaused her to reflect on the evergrowing dilema of“not enough” that so many women seem to feel.But what if we've got it all wrong? She talks aboutit in the first installment of her new column forRemarkable!, called "Bloom Where You Are."
Read on >>back to top
helping your girl take a standagainst bullyingwe all have power to prevent bullying. here's how you can help your girlfind hers
October is National Bullying Prevention AwarenessMonth. What can you do with your daughter or thegirls in your world to help them recognize andrespond to bullying? Here are some talking pointsand a fun activity you can do together.
Read on >>
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Q&A with a wondergirlwhat does a GOTR alum go on to do? she'll tell you!
Each year, we recognize a Girls on the Runalumna who is embracing joy, health andconfidence in her life. We've been featuring theseWondergirl Award winners on the Remarkable!blog all month.
Callie Jane is one of three Wondergirls from 2012.We asked her to share some perspective on herGirls on the Run experience. We think you'll enjoyher answers.
Who will be the next Wondergirl? If you are (or know of) a GOTR alum who fits the bill, clickhere to learn more. Entries accepted until Oct. 31.
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wellness tip: say it to know itthis practice can boost your girl's wellness (or yours)
Girls receive many messages from media, peersand other influencers—and many of them donothing to build confidence. What if your girl couldstrengthen her own voice against the chatter?Here’s an activity that can help the girl in yourworld learn to be a positive voice for herself. (Hint:It also works for grown ups.)
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whatʹs the buzz: girl takessporting goods store to taskthis girl doesn't sit on the sidelines... in sports or in life
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engaging GOTR supporters, so we'll share the bestof the social media buzz right here!
When 12yearold McKenna received a basketballcatalog from Dick's Sporting Goods, she was verydisappointed to find that there were no girlathletes pictured. Instead, the girls in themagazine were resigned to the role of spectator.As a WNBA fan and basketball player herself,McKenna decided to write a letter to Dick's toexpress her disappointment. Then her Dadtweeted her letter. Then it went viral!
When we posted about this on Facebook, GOTRsupporters liked and shared it in droves! In caseyou missed it, here's our post with a link to the story on Today.com.
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the finish lineFor your viewing and sharing pleasure! | preventing the meangirl mindset
Remarkable! is not just an epublication anymore! We've launched the Remarkable! blog for tips, advice, inspiration andremarkable stories of women and girls fueling their limiteless potential. New stories every week!
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