By Sue Seserman
During the months of July and August, girls from all over Denver learned to love who they are, speak up for what they believe, intervene when they witness a wrong, discern and avoid negative peer pressure, and be a good friend and leader. Smart-Girl camp gave girls these skills and more in a summer program that was creative, fun, interactive and even, at times, silly…
Her family, friends and associates always knew Karen Silverman was a smart girl. Today, Karen also is the new Executive Director of Smart-Girl, a Colorado nonprofit dedicated to empowering middle school age girls with the skills and tools they need to make smart choices and become confident, capable, self-reliant young women…
By Sue Seserman
Today’s 12 year old girls are exposed to very grown-up messages in the media. From websites to television to print, girls hear about what to wear, how to talk, what’s OK to do with a boy, and how to be popular. Often these messages are highly sexualized and adult…
By Sue Seserman
This year for Mothers’ Day, nonprofit Smart-Girl and Denver Highlands boutique, RejuvaNest, are collaborating to celebrate both Smart-Moms and Smart-Girls. RejuvaNest will host a benefit for Smart-Girl on Saturday, May 2 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the boutique. Guests can purchase How to Mother a Successful Daughter, and author and Smart-Girl CEO, Nicky Marone, will be available for chatting and book signing…
By Sue Seserman
Smart-Girl, a Colorado nonprofit organization, launches nationally with its debut at the American School Counselor’s Association (ASCA) conference June 28 to July 2 in Atlanta, Georgia. Unlike most girl-centered organizations, Smart-Girl focuses on the development and practice of social/emotional intelligence and critical thinking skills that lead to life-long happiness and well-being…
