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Not Every Girl Needs to Be a Leader – Jennifer Oaten

Careers Blog, Knowing Girls, News Blog, OGA Blog

Not every girl needs to hold a formal leadership role at school to be growing well. This article explains that quiet, thoughtful girls often contribute in meaningful ways through friendship, study, creativity and character, and that confidence and influence may develop later in life. It encourages parents to recognise what their daughter is already doing, rather than measuring her against visible leadership roles.

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The Women We Keep Close – Jennifer Oaten

Careers Blog, Knowing Girls, News Blog, OGA Blog

Female role models for girls help shape identity, belonging and emotional wellbeing. This article explains that daughters learn not only from their mothers, but also from the wider circle of women around them, including relatives, friends, mentors and boarding staff. It argues that these everyday relationships quietly influence how girls see themselves and what they come to value.

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Why Family Meals Matter for Girls’ Wellbeing – Jennifer Oaten

Knowing Girls, News Blog, OGA Blog

Family meals can support girls’ wellbeing by strengthening connection, resilience and mental health. The article explains that shared meals are not mainly about food, but about creating regular, unhurried time for daughters to feel known, heard and part of the family. It encourages families to protect this rhythm during the holidays, when there is more room for meaningful conversation.

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