Not only is it National Craft Month, but it's also Women's History Month! I love discovering toys and books that are perfect for giving young girls a glimpse into the powerful women of the past and the powerful future they can create for themselves. Here are just a few new finds available this year for your girls!
Girl Power Stationery - Ooly
As a Spice Girls-singing teen, these "girl power" pencils, erasers, and more would have definitely been in my bookbag!
Votes for Women Flash Cards and Puzzle, Women's March Puzzle, Give Voice Postcards - eeBoo
Last year, eeBoo introduced its Women's March Puzzle and, misspelled word aside, it was awesome. Now there's a whole lineup of women-centric products to teach girls all about Women's History. (The Votes for Women products aren't out yet.)
Little People, Big Dreams Books - The Quatro Group
I am loving these cute books that introduce kids to famous women (and some men) in history. Guess who will be in an upcoming book? Dolly Parton! (Even though the website features UK prices, these books are available on Amazon in the U.S.)
Work, It Girl Books - Lincoln Children's Books
Want to know how to work it like J.K. Rowling or Oprah Winfrey? Then these new books are totally what you need. They're geared toward kids, but I bet that adults could learn a thing or two from these powerhouse books about powerhouse women.
Little Feminist Products - Chronicle Books
Read the books, play with a memory match game, keep notes in the diary, hang the magnets on your fridge. There are so many ways to showcase powerful women in history with this super cute line. How adorable is Little Gloria Steinem?
National Geographic Barbies - Mattel
In partnership with National Geographic, Mattel is releasing a lineup of Barbie dolls inspired by real jobs held by female Nat Geo Explorers. And to go along with the dolls, you can pick up a Nat Geo book about the specific job. The partnership was just announced in January, so the dolls won't be available until this fall. Maybe keep this one in your back pocket for Christmas.
And one for the parents:
Enough As She Is: How to Help Girls Move Beyond Impossible Standards of Success to Live Healthy, Happy, and Fulfilling Lives by Rachel Simmons
I just read this book, and it's very insightful. While my daughter isn't a teen yet (and things could certainly change in the next 10 years), I made some notes so that I could eventually help my daughter not fall into the traps of social media, fear of failure, and school stress. As parents, kids turn to us for how to react to life situations. If they see us doing or saying something, they'll think that that is how they should react, as well. So be careful of what you're saying, especially about yourself.
One of my favorite lines from this book was "Mothers are all recovering girls" (67) and isn't that true! Thankfully, I read this book in advance of the teen years so I can prepare myself to prepare my daughter.
If you have daughters, what are some toys and books that you've found that are great for encouraging her imagination, creativity, and interest in the world around her?
Girl Power Stationery - Ooly
As a Spice Girls-singing teen, these "girl power" pencils, erasers, and more would have definitely been in my bookbag!
Votes for Women Flash Cards and Puzzle, Women's March Puzzle, Give Voice Postcards - eeBoo
Last year, eeBoo introduced its Women's March Puzzle and, misspelled word aside, it was awesome. Now there's a whole lineup of women-centric products to teach girls all about Women's History. (The Votes for Women products aren't out yet.)
Little People, Big Dreams Books - The Quatro Group
I am loving these cute books that introduce kids to famous women (and some men) in history. Guess who will be in an upcoming book? Dolly Parton! (Even though the website features UK prices, these books are available on Amazon in the U.S.)
Work, It Girl Books - Lincoln Children's Books
Want to know how to work it like J.K. Rowling or Oprah Winfrey? Then these new books are totally what you need. They're geared toward kids, but I bet that adults could learn a thing or two from these powerhouse books about powerhouse women.
Little Feminist Products - Chronicle Books
Read the books, play with a memory match game, keep notes in the diary, hang the magnets on your fridge. There are so many ways to showcase powerful women in history with this super cute line. How adorable is Little Gloria Steinem?
National Geographic Barbies - Mattel
In partnership with National Geographic, Mattel is releasing a lineup of Barbie dolls inspired by real jobs held by female Nat Geo Explorers. And to go along with the dolls, you can pick up a Nat Geo book about the specific job. The partnership was just announced in January, so the dolls won't be available until this fall. Maybe keep this one in your back pocket for Christmas.
And one for the parents:
Enough As She Is: How to Help Girls Move Beyond Impossible Standards of Success to Live Healthy, Happy, and Fulfilling Lives by Rachel Simmons
I just read this book, and it's very insightful. While my daughter isn't a teen yet (and things could certainly change in the next 10 years), I made some notes so that I could eventually help my daughter not fall into the traps of social media, fear of failure, and school stress. As parents, kids turn to us for how to react to life situations. If they see us doing or saying something, they'll think that that is how they should react, as well. So be careful of what you're saying, especially about yourself.
One of my favorite lines from this book was "Mothers are all recovering girls" (67) and isn't that true! Thankfully, I read this book in advance of the teen years so I can prepare myself to prepare my daughter.
If you have daughters, what are some toys and books that you've found that are great for encouraging her imagination, creativity, and interest in the world around her?
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