Morning Session for Parents of Girls
Girls on the Edge: Reframing Self-Worth in Today’s Culture
With Dr. Leonard Sax & Dr. Sameera Ahmed, Director at The Family & Youth Institute

Why are so many girls today struggling with confidence, identity, and emotional well-being? This timely and essential session—led by Dr. Leonard Sax, author of Girls on the Edge, and Dr. Sameera Ahmed, a leading expert on Muslim youth mental health—dives into the unique challenges girls face in today’s hyper-connected, high-pressure world.

From social media and academic stress to perfectionism and identity confusion, this session explores the external forces and internal struggles that are shaping girls' experiences. Parents will gain research-backed, faith-informed guidance to help their daughters build emotional resilience, develop intrinsic self-worth, and find purpose beyond appearance or performance.

The session will also offer practical tools to strengthen family relationships, foster confidence, and support healthy identity development in girls navigating a rapidly changing culture.

Format: Presentation + Interactive Discussion/Q&A
Outcome: Equip parents with strategies to raise grounded, confident, and emotionally resilient young women.