“Believe that your voice and your presence matter. If you don’t believe, no one else will either.” – Maria Wood 
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“If I do what they say they let me play with them. If I don’t because I don’t want to get in trouble, they walk away and tell me not to follow. “ – 4th Grade Girl
Many children struggle to assert their thoughts and feelings, even when they know that speaking up is the right thing to do. Building assertiveness skills takes time and practice.
In an article published on pbs.org, “Building Assertiveness: How To Help Your Quiet Child Speak Up,” licensed clinical social worker Katie Hurley offers five solid strategies parents can utilize to help their child not fall prey to herding (aka conforming).
Fashion Focus is a place where your daughter can comfortably build up her assertiveness. Register now for our Fall Program.
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