Cynthia Roth 10/23/26 Cynthia Roth 10/23/26

Behind the Costume, Is There Room to Be Herself?

Thinking about those uncomfortable masks led me to consider the ones that can feel comfortable and protective. In her Psychology Today essay, “The Masks That We Wear,” Susan Sparks describes the emotional disguises we use to conceal insecurity and protect ourselves from rejection.

It made me wonder how early we begin trying them on, and how we might help our children recognize them.

Cynthia Roth 10/7/26 Cynthia Roth 10/7/26

What Weight Classes Taught Me About Safety

Cynthia Roth 10/6/26 Cynthia Roth 10/6/26

Helping Our Kids Feel Comfortable Growing

I wonder how those explanations land alongside all the enthusiasm about adults getting smaller. What do our girls take from it? And what can we say that helps them feel comfortable growing?

Cynthia Roth 10/1/26 Cynthia Roth 10/1/26

The Skills That Don't Fit in a Text Bubble

It is hard to resist firing off the perfectly crafted response when we're angry. But our kids are watching what we do in those moments too. Choosing a different way to communicate isn't a failure to find the right words. It's recognizing that sometimes the words deserve more than a text bubble.

Cynthia Roth 9/3/26 Cynthia Roth 9/3/26

Let the Moment Make Itself

Creating experiences is one of the ways I love people. I want my daughter to have a childhood filled with friends, adventures, traditions and people who adore her. But I also want her to learn that life will come toward her, too.

Cynthia Roth 4/6/26 Cynthia Roth 4/6/26

When Should You Start Talking to Your Daughter About Puberty?

There is opportunity to teach girls about their bodies before their bodies start changing.

Because by the time we feel ready to talk, our girls are often already asking friends.

Or heaven help us, Google.

Cynthia Roth 4/4/26 Cynthia Roth 4/4/26

From Free to Paid: Recognizing the Value of My Work

Something recently became clear: I needed an additional layer.

If I want girls to feel comfortable asking questions, parents need to feel confident answering them.

Trust isn’t built in a single workshop, it’s built over time, in everyday conversations.

That realization led me to create a parent guide designed to support those moments with clear language, context, and structure.

Cynthia Roth 2/11/26 Cynthia Roth 2/11/26

Why I Started The Pep Talk Diaries: Raising Confident Girls Starts Earlier Than We Think

Why I started The Pep Talk Diaries and why early conversations about puberty, consent, and body confidence help raise informed, confident girls.

Cynthia Roth 2/10/26 Cynthia Roth 2/10/26

Less Presentation. More Conversation.

Each organization approached the work differently, and none of them created the environment I was imagining.