12/01/2025
Join us on Dec 18th for a dynamic (free) workshop!
Raising Healthy Kids in a “Pink or Blue” World: Masculinity & Femininity in PreK-5th Grade
Workshop Description:
Boys often receive narrow messages about masculinity that encourage emotional suppression, toughness, and the idea that vulnerability is weakness. These pressures can lead to frustration, aggression, and disconnection, making it harder for boys to form close, supportive friendships. Building emotional literacy, compassion, and a broader definition of strength is essential for their long-term well-being.
Girls, meanwhile, face intense pressure to be beautiful, agreeable, and socially perfect — expectations that begin surprisingly early and shape their confidence and sense of self. From media to classroom dynamics, girls may learn to prioritize appearance over ability and harmony over honesty, contributing to anxiety, perfectionism, and self-silencing. Supporting girls in trusting their instincts, setting boundaries, and valuing their strengths helps them grow into confident, grounded leaders.
This workshop gives parents, caregivers, and educators practical tools to counter these pressures and support healthy gender development. Participants will learn strategies for navigating screen time and media messages, strengthening emotional literacy, interrupting early bias, and modeling healthier expressions of identity. Attendees will leave with scripts, conversation starters, and everyday practices to nurture confident, connected, and compassionate children.
