By Jheri Hardaway
Staff Writer
Harnett County, NC - With cuts to public education resources as funds are being syphoned away from public schools, resulting in fewer and fewer opportunities to have conversations with youth about essential things. For example, the physical and emotional changes that take place during puberty. Harnett County Government and the N.C. Cooperative Extension of Harnett County hosted this impact event, which included health insights, creating art, cooking workshops, dance, and so much more.
Girls are Great is an annual conference that provides information on the physical and emotional changes that take place with girls during puberty. This program is available for tween and teen girls ages 9-16, along with their parent and or guardian. Teens get answers about topics including teen health, healthy dating, relationships, and more. The goal is to encourage healthy attitudes and lifestyles that will enable Girls to develop to their full potential.
This beautiful and inspirational event has been hosted in Harnett County for over 30 years! Amazing opportunities like this should be occurring more often. Honest and trustworthy guidance at these tender ages is essential now more than ever.
