Author: IMWE Group
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The Future of STEM for Girls: 2026 Trends Parents Should Know
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STEM isn’t just growing — it’s transforming.And for girls ages 8–14, the opportunities are bigger, more creative, and more exciting than ever. As we head into 2026, here are the STEM trends parents should pay attention to — especially if you’re raising a girl who’s curious, creative, and full of…
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Why Tween Girls Lose Confidence — And How Hands-On Projects Bring It Back
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Something happens around the tween years — somewhere between ages 8 and 14 — when many girls who were once bold, curious, and unafraid suddenly begin to doubt themselves. Research shows that girls’ confidence drops by 30% during the tween years.Not because they’re less capable.Not because they’re less creative.But because…
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Update #5: Designing for Moms + Daughters (and Future Paths)
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What we’re working on Designing the shared experience that connects building together with exploring future career paths. Why it matters This isn’t just about spending time together — it’s about giving that time direction. When moms and daughters build side by side, it creates space to talk about: Those conversations…
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Update #4: What We’re Building First
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What we’re working on Deciding which career paths and skills to introduce first through our earliest kits. Why it matters The first kits don’t just teach how to build something — they introduce who you could become. Instead of choosing projects only because they look fun, we’re choosing them based…
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Update #3 — The Big Idea: STEM That Stays
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What we’re working on Clarifying what makes STEM That Stays fundamentally different from other STEM kits. Why it matters Most STEM kits focus on doing an activity. STEM That Stays is designed around becoming someone. Instead of: Build → Finish → Put away We design for: Learn → Build →…