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4 Ways to Indulge as a Dad

March 12, 2018 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

Reminiscing on the joys of youth, it’s not uncommon for dads to feel a certain nostalgia for times past, reflecting that they’ve lost a freedom to indulge in their passions since having children. Obviously, children bring their own unique and wonderful freedom and energy into life, but if you’re one of those dads that fancy recapturing little tastes of that freedom, this article outlines four easy ways to bring your own passions and interests back into your life alongside the pressures and wonders of fathering your offspring.

Find a Little Privacy

TV shows, films and popular myth tell of secret lairs in which men with children find time for themselves – whether it be a shed full of DIY kit, a cellar converted into a bar, or even the confines of your car on a pleasant drive. Between work, household chores and keeping up with the kids, there’s also an important section of time you should devote just to yourself, indulging in the little things that keep you being you – whether that’s painting models, coding websites, or watching your football team with a couple of cold ones.

Update Your Habits

Some habits from youth are best discarded or adapted when you become a father. If you smoke, check out the e-cigarette options at Mt Baker Vape so you don’t smell of tobacco wherever you go; if you enjoy a drink, take this outside the house with friends so that your children never see you under the influence. Whatever the habit, it’s also best to scale it down and moderate – it’ll still be a treat and a moment of escape, but as a father, you’ll need to build some responsibility into your life with your children.

Introduce Your Kids to Your Passions

Every father wants to build bonds with their children – things you have in common that you both enjoy and get something from. These mutual hobbies will last into your kids’ adolescence and adulthood, remaining something you both indulge in together throughout your lives. Of course, this is dependent on your passions – perhaps you love your local sports teams, you practice art, you’re into folk music, or you love tennis – whatever you enjoyed doing in your youth, you’re perfectly able to build into your parenting life with the added benefit of getting your kids into it too.

Take Your Family Away

There is nothing quite like organizing a stress-busting get-away for your family – booking time off work and school, getting your affairs in order, and flying out to somewhere special to spend quality time with your nearest and dearest. If you have some disposable income, this is where it should be disposed of – you’ll introduce your children to new and fabulous locations, increase the romance in your relationship, and be able to indulge in the things you miss at home, like good food, relaxation time, and exciting newness!

The responsibilities of being a dad can sometimes threaten to eclipse the little indulgences that can make life so full of joy; hopefully, these tips will serve as pointers to building in your own enjoyment into fathering your children.

What to Do If You Believe Your Daughter is Being Bullied

February 24, 2018 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

From the moment you hold your newborn baby diva, you make a solemn vow to protect from any possible harm. It’s just what dads do. But what do you do when the harm seems to be just out of your reach?

When you hear your daughter is being bullied, the first and most natural reaction is to head down to the school and take care of the problem yourself. But you’re smart enough to know that this kind of behavior can get you banned from the school… in a best-case scenario.

And ignoring the problem is not only against your instincts, but it can also do a lot of harm. Bullying has been shown to lead to more significant problems like depression, drug abuse, and even suicide.

So let’s take a breath and figure out what we’re actually going to do (that’s not going to land us behind bars).

Here are some things you can do if you believe your daughter is being bullied.

Get the details

Our kids aren’t always going to tell us what’s going on in school. Sometimes, you may think your daughter is being bullied when she is, in fact, the bully. Find out exactly what’s going on before you spring into action. Start by asking your daughter. Get as many details as she’ll give you. Next, talk to the other parents involved. Talk to your daughter’s teachers to find out their perspective.

Involve other authority figures

Once you have all the details and are sure your child is being bullied, talk to the bully’s parents. This is never a fun conversation. Sometimes, it goes well; sometimes, it doesn’t. Try to approach the conversation with as much empathy as possible. How would you react if someone told you your child was bullying someone? Give details, examples, and proof (if you have it), so they aren’t likely to bury their heads in the sand. Once you talk to the parents, talk to your child’s teacher and principal. Let them know that you expect them to monitor the situation and enforce disciplinary action if it continues.

Talk to your child about bullying

You can follow this step at any time, even before you learn of any bullying. Kids don’t have the life experience that we do, and they tend to place a heavy weight on other people’s opinions. Let your daughter know that bullies likely have had challenging life experiences and may have a troubled home life. Either way, someone who attempts to make themselves feel better by putting others down is not emotionally sound. Try to share techniques your child can use to rise above bullying.

Especially as our children enter their teenage years, it’s important to keep the lines of communication open. Don’t stop asking about your daughter’s day or school experience. Look for signs that something is wrong, including social withdrawal, sadness or self-harm. If you notice anything like this, address it right away. These things tend to get worse and worse until they’re finally addressed.

4 Ways A Dad Can Help His Daughter Plan Her Big Day

February 23, 2018 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

Your daughter is getting married and you want to help her plan the big day. “Father of the bride” is a role to be proud of, and it’s one that comes with many responsibilities. As her dad, you’re instrumental in her wedding, and you will feature largely in her memories of the event, so you need to take your role seriously and be prepared to chip in.

Despite what a lot of people believe, there’s more to your role as a dad than merely handing over your credit card and walking your daughter down the aisle. Here’s how you can help your daughter plan her nuptials and prepare for the big day.

Help Financially

These days, there is less expectation on parents to help pay for their child’s wedding, but you still might want to support the couple financially. Talk to your spouse about whether you can afford to chip in and work out how much so that you’re ready for the conversation when it arises. The newly engaged couple might be planning to pay for the festivities themselves, and it is their wedding after all. So don’t panic if you can’t contribute financially – there are plenty of other ways you can help.

Help Practically

Weddings are a lot of work, and too much stress in the planning stages can ruin the big day for a bride. Whether or not you’re helping financially with the wedding, you should also provide practical help wherever it’s needed to relieve some of the strain. Offer to help the couple look for venues, and don’t worry too much about the cost; UK Wedding Savings can provide budget-friendly venues wherever you are.

Help Emotionally

Between talking to vendors, planning the wedding party and dealing with guests, wedding planning can be incredibly stressful. Getting married is also an emotional time. Your daughter is bound to shed a few tears at some point – whether out of frustration, disappointment or just plain overwhelm – so be there to offer a shoulder to cry on when it all gets too much. Your role as a father doesn’t stop just because your daughter is getting married. Remember, no matter how old your daughter gets, she still needs to know that her dad is on her side, so be there to pick up the pieces when things get tough.

Help By Listening

Listen to what your daughter wants from her wedding, and find out what your role should be. She will probably want you to say a few words on her big day and walk you down the aisle, but she may not. Try to set your personal feelings aside and let her make the decisions. Resist the temptation to influence her and just listen to what she wants without getting offended if you don’t share the same vision. It’s her wedding day after all, so it’s important she remembers it as a special time free from any sort of conflict.

How to Keep Your Teens Safe From Alcoholism and Addiction

January 17, 2018 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

During our child’s teenage years, our involvement and influence in their lives have a tremendous impact on their ability to confront and handle uncomfortable situations and emotions. In the future, they may experience exposure to drugs and alcohol. It is imperative we equip them with not just the knowledge of substance abuse consequences, but with the emotional tools that can steer them away from that path all-together.

We have the ability to keep our teens safe from alcoholism and addiction, and here’s what to do:

Bring awareness to the subject

Alcoholism and addiction are not happy and comfortable subjects to talk about. Rather, they are issues that need to be treated seriously and spoken about often. Inform your teen about the short and long-term consequences of drugs and alcohol. What may seem like a simple experimentation can turn into a lifelong addiction. Furthermore, a majority of addicts had no intention of becoming addicts in the first place, and your teen is no different nor can they convince themselves that one drink or smoke won’t hurt; many recovering addicts can testify against that with their own experiences.

Introduce them to healthy coping mechanisms

High school is going to be overwhelming for your teen. They’re stressed because there are countless exams to study for, piles of homework, college plans to consider, after-school activities to keep up with, a social life to maintain, and they need to maintain their own personal well-being in the midst of all that! This stress may cause them to act irrationally, such as taking dangerous drugs to help them study for a test or cope with anxiety by turning to a substance that temporarily numbs their body. Encourage your teen to discover new hobbies and emphasize that expressing stress through a creative or healthy outlet is not only healthy, it’s fulfilling for their self-esteem and confidence. In conjunction, learn new ways to deal with stress together such as relaxing in mindful and silent solitude or taking slow, deep breaths. By directing your teen towards healthy and reliable activities and coping mechanisms, you won’t have to worry about what they are doing on a bad day without your supervision.

Communicate daily and often with them

Try to be your teen’s friend. Now, you don’t necessarily have to talk about serious or deep things with every moment alone with them! To put it simply: get to know them. Be consistent with asking how their day has been or how they have been feeling. Acknowledge their feelings and validate what they share with you. Gradually, it will become easier for them to communicate freely and honestly with you about any subject. Evidently, your teen will undeniably want more of your involvement in their life! Genuine communication builds a foundation of trust between the two of you and solidifies to them your intention of being caring and concerned, not interrogative or intrusive.

Set an example with your own actions

Be someone you would want to admire and respect. That will unquestionably illustrate itself to your teen. Don’t be a parent that speaks negatively about drugs and alcohol but uses them yourself. Being hypocritical not only sets a bad example for your teen – you will have no credibility in their eyes whatsoever for anything. Why would anyone, especially your own child, want to trust you who does the exact opposite of what they criticize?

Our teenagers are wonderful and unique people and we always want to trust them to make the right decisions, but everyone faces an unexpected and negative roadblock that can consequently impact their life sometimes. Because we are parents, we have a responsibility to positively influence our children and guide them the best we can. While alcoholism and addiction are uncomfortable topics to talk about, they are important to confront. But by sitting down and bringing awareness to the subject, our teens will gain awareness, learn of healthier alternatives to express their emotions, and hopefully seek to attain fulfilling lives that do not include drugs or alcohol.

6 Lessons to Teach Your Daughter Before She Leaves for College

January 10, 2018 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

College is both an exciting and frightening stage for both parents and children. The best thing we can do as a parent during this time is offer our knowledge and insight on how to take on these exciting years to contribute to the already good head on our children’s shoulders.

These are six lessons to teach your daughter before she leaves for college:

Never allow anyone into your life that fails to meet your standards

Develop relationships with people who not only have your best interest in mind but theirs as well. Your social circle should be comprised of individuals that positively influence one another, share your values, and will always be friends you can rely on until the end of time. Don’t waste your time on people who are shallow, unmotivated, and unsure of themselves; their energy and attitudes will only bring you down with them.

Invest time into maintaining your emotional and physical well-being

The most important relationship in this world is the one you have with yourself. Putting time into your emotional and physical well-being is necessary since doing so keeps you grounded and clearheaded, decompresses stress and anxiety levels, and enables you to come back to center with yourself. With that said – love yourself, take more time to be in solitude, and explore all the classes and hobbies that interest you!

Put in the hard work, effort, and sacrifice into the goals you wish to accomplish

You will never get things done unless you take action. In the words of Manoj Arora, “You will either find a way, or an excuse.” Don’t expect to suddenly wake up one day and have everything fall into place. That attitude breeds a sense of entitlement towards success which prevents you from being motivated to take steps forward or accomplish goals wholeheartedly.

Trial and error is important, and should not be feared or resisted

No one is perfect, and trying to meet a standard that doesn’t exist is only a waste of time and energy. Embrace the fact that you will make mistakes, fail, and be disappointed – you’re human. What matters at the end of the day is that you get up back up again instead of criticizing yourself for things that already happened or cannot change. See your mistakes as learning experiences instead of setbacks.

Say “no” to the things that make you uncomfortable

College will open your doors up to new experiences – especially parties, concerts and music festivals. Since attending these events may interest you, please be safe! Say no to drugs such as ecstasy or LSD. They completely warp your sense of reality, thus leaving you in a vulnerable state where you might unintentionally injure yourself or be taken advantage of by another person.

Plan for the future

When you’re young, you feel like you have all the time in the world. However, while you may feel that way – it is imperative for you to be diligent about mapping out a game plan for your future, save money, and have a general idea of where you want to go with your career. You don’t need to have your entire life figured out by any means because no one can predict all that! Instead, focus on what matters most in adulthood: financial and professional security. These things determine the quality of your life for the next few years.

Because college is an incredible time of independence and exploration of one’s interests and abilities, preparing our daughters to take it on is the best gift we could give them. When your little girl finally leaves for college, you can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that she has the six lessons mentioned above to rely on.

Great Ideas to Bond with Your Daughter This Year

January 4, 2018 by dadofdivas 2 Comments

It seems that moms just know what to do. They are the ones that not only typically nail the motherhood role but who are also the ones that children bond with more. You shouldn’t worry though – moms have had an extra nine months of bonding with your daughter than you have. Instead, you need to find better and more meaningful ways to bond with your daughter, on a one-on-one basis. Family time is great, but if you want an independent relationship with your daughter, you need to bond with her and her alone. If you have more than one child, this simply means divvying your time up for certain activities or sharing the experience. If you are at a loss as to what kind of activity you can bond over, check out these ten great ideas:

Read Together

Reading together is something you can do from the moment they are born. Of course, the reading together part won’t come till later, but simply reading to your daughter is a great way to spend time with her. Once she’s grown up and can read on her own, take turns. Not only is this a great way to spend quality time together, but it’s also how you can read more, nurture a love of reading in her, and a great way to keep talking throughout the week. Reading together is a great option whether you are away at work often or are consistently at home.

Recommended: One-on-One

Watch Shows (But not Binging them)

Netflix and other streaming services have made it possible to binge watch television shows in one sitting, but if you want to better bond with your daughter, you won’t binge it with her. Have a show that you two love to watch and spread it out. This could be one episode a day, an episode a week, or so on. That way you can enjoy the episode and talk about it and discuss it at length afterwards.

Recommended: One-on-One or Family

Have Movie Nights

This might seem like a similar point to the previous one, but what makes movie nights different is the effort you put in. Popcorn, thick blankets, and a great movie that you’ve grown up loving are a great way to share an experience with your daughter. You could even make it tradition to have a pizza for dinner. The best part is that since you have seen these movies before you can talk together while you are watching it, and discuss it afterwards over food.

Recommended: Family

Cook Together

Everyone should know how to cook (including you), and cooking together is a great way to bond. That’s why you should start cooking with your whole family. Try out different recipes, put an emphasis on healthy eating, and so on. The healthier your meals, the better your children will able to take care of themselves as they get older.

Recommended: Family

Build Something Together

From furniture to a science or craft project, building something together is a great way to bond. That’s because it challenges the mind and the body, and as soon as you challenge yourself in this way you share a special experience with the person that you are doing it with. It’s a great way to teach your daughter, spend time with her, and to create something that you can reminisce on for years to come.

Recommended: One-on-One

Go on Hikes

Chances are, there are great hiking opportunities near you. This could be through a local, state, or national park. Hiking is a great physical activity that encourages you to talk to each other, rather than spend time on gadgets. It is also how you can enjoy the sights of nature. Whether you are going one-on-one, or with the whole family, remember to bring lots of water, some snacks, and perhaps a camera.

Recommended: One-on-One or Family

Camping

Whether you go to a campsite or camp along a trail, the time spent in close quarters is time to bond. The further away you are from civilization, the less likely you’ll be within cell signal. You can download movies to a tablet, or go old-school and bring a deck of cards and a few books. The only thing you need to remember is that not everyone enjoys camping, and if they do there is a difference between camping out at a designated campsite and being alone in the woods. Work your way up and bring those who enjoy the experience.

Recommended: One-on-One or Family

Play a Sport Together

Being active is important, though sports aren’t for everyone. If your daughter is interested in sport, practice and play with her. It’s a great way to stay fit and bond.

Recommended: One-on-One

Interactive Games

There are so many possibilities today. You can do things you’d never expect. One of the most fun examples is a Mystery Murder Subscription. It’s the best parts of reading and an activity combined, where you and your daughter can work to solve a mystery together.

Recommended: One-on-One

Travel

Travel is the combination of many fun bonding activities and being in a new place. While younger families should aim to travel together, as your children become adults you can find it incredibly rewarding to go on one-on-one trips. That way you can learn who your daughter is as an adult, what she likes, what’s happening in her life, and more. This is particularly important if you don’t stay in touch as often as you’d like.

Recommended: One-on-One or Family

Once you’ve tried out these ideas narrow these activities down to the few that you and your daughter really enjoy doing. That way you can spend quality time together doing what you both love, instead of doing what only one of you loves to do. If you have more than one child who loves doing an activity, bring them together. The only thing that you need to consider is ensuring that each child feels like they have a strong relationship with you on their own terms. Do this consistently, and you’ll build an unbreakable bond that will carry on throughout your lives.

5 Signs That Your Daughter Suffers from Anxiety (And How to Help)

December 27, 2017 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

These days, it seems there’s so much more for us parents to worry about. Technology has enhanced our lives in many ways, but it also poses a major challenge for our kids. Overexposure and online bullying are two topics that are close to any dad’s heart. But on top of that, teen depression, anxiety, and suicide rates are at an all-time high.

Those of us with teenage girls should be especially concerned with suicide rates because of an alarming spike in this demographic. There’s also a startling correlation between anxiety, depression, and addiction or substance abuse.

So, it’s important to look out for signs that something is not quite right.

Look for the following signs that your daughter is suffering from anxiety.

Physical symptoms of anxiety

One of the most dangerous things about anxiety is that it often manifests itself physically, so your child may not even be fully aware that anxiety is the root problem. The following signs may indicate that your daughter is dealing with anxiety:

Constipation without medical reason
Unexplainable stomach aches
Rapid heart rate
Insomnia
Fatigue

Refusing to go to school

If there’s a stark change in your daughter’s attitude towards school, she may be experiencing anxiety. Talk to her about what’s going on there. Conflict with friends, bullying or stress over grades are all things that can cause or worsen a child’s anxiety.

Emergence of rituals

There’s a subtle difference between ritual and routine. Brushing your teeth before bed is routine. But if you notice that your daughter must brush her teeth in a certain sequence each night, this may be a ritual. Rituals are repetitive behaviors that must be completed in a set order. In this example, if your daughter gets interrupted while brushing her teeth, she may need to start over. If your daughter has a ritual, she will fight to complete the tasks in a very specific way.

Withdrawal

If your daughter starts withdrawing from her normal activities, anxiety may be the cause. When kids become anxious about a specific outcome, it’s normal for them to avoid the activity. For example, your daughter who used to enjoy sports suddenly won’t play basketball or softball; anxiety is one possibility. She may have a fear of failure or of getting hurt. There’s only one way to find out what’s going on, and that’s to talk about her behavior.

Social isolation

Your daughter could have a form of social anxiety if she avoids large groups of people. She may stop wanting to go to large family events or her friend’s big birthday parties. If you notice this behavior, talk to her about the patterns and why she’s feeling the way she is.

Anxiety is more of an issue than many of us realize because it can lead to things like depression and substance abuse. If you notice that your daughter is exhibiting signs of anxiety, talk to her first. You may be able to help her find healthy ways to deal with her stress.

If she doesn’t open up or if you think her problem is severe, try getting her to a counselor.

An interview with Charlie King of Heroic Fatherhood

December 22, 2017 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

This was an interview that I did with Charlie King of Heroic Fatherhood on being a dad, starting Dad of Divas and more!

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How to Nurture Your Daughter’s Philanthropic Nature

November 19, 2017 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

We all need to do a little good in the world. Some of us help in little ways, like being a good person or helping our friends out when they need help. Some of us, however, are true philanthropists. These are the ones that go above and beyond to help their fellow man. When your daughter shows signs of being such a person, you need to nurture her. Helping others is a great and fulfilling career path that she can commit to if she has the right tools and knowledge to succeed.

Sign Her Up for Charity Organizations

There are so many charity organizations out there that can help her find her stride and teach her all she needs to know. From fun groups like Girl Guides to more serious organizations like the Red Cross, there are so many to choose from. Look up volunteering opportunities near you. Try to gear the organizations to her age and interests, so that she can have fun and make friends while she helps others.

Remember: she will get the final say! If she doesn’t want to join a group, or doesn’t like a group she has joined, let her quit and try something else. Philanthropy can’t be forced on someone, it needs to come from within.

Join Her

When your daughter is still growing up, she’ll want to have someone there with her that’s familiar. That is why you should join her when she volunteers for organizations or charity events, until she’s old enough and says she wants to go at it alone. This can be an incredible bonding experience for the two of you, and can help you make new friends as well.

Help Her Organize Her Own Fundraiser

Not only will helping her organize her own fundraiser be great for her university application, but it will also give her the confidence and experience she needs to help the community on her own. There are success stories of children whose parents help them turn their great idea into something that truly benefits their neighborhood, and your daughter could be one of them.

To do this, you need to help your daughter plan the fundraising event, but still make sure it’s her own idea and she’s in charge. From there you can help her organize, whether it’s ordering Pinback Buttons to sell for charity at her school and around the neighborhood, or if it’s helping her organize a charity sale through the school and with a local charity. There’s only so much a kid can do, but you can make her dreams of a better world become a reality.

There are a lot of things to learn when it comes to helping the community and world at large. That’s why you should help your daughter find her footing now. The sooner she starts nurturing her philanthropic nature, the more driven she will be and the more tools she will have at her disposal to change the world.

Marvel Studios’ THOR: RAGNAROK Superpower of STEM Challenge!

August 25, 2017 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

I am very excited to share with you details about Marvel Studios’ THOR: RAGNAROK – “Superpower of STEM Challenge” that recently began and goes until September 23rd. Girls ages 15-18, in grades 10-12, are encouraged to channel their superpower of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) for a chance to win a trip to the world premiere of Marvel Studios’ THOR: RAGNAROK, an immersive three-day mentorship in New York City with Disney Imagineering, the opportunity to appear on Good Morning America, and more! Here is a video with Cate Blanchett (“Hela”) that has more information:

Disney, Marvel Studios, Dolby Laboratories, Synchrony Bank, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Broadcom MASTERS and Society for Science & the Public are pleased to present the nationwide MARVEL STUDIOS’ THOR: RAGNAROK SUPERPOWER OF STEM CHALLENGE in conjunction with the November 3, 2017 theatrical release of Marvel Studios’ Thor: Ragnarok, starring Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett, Idris Elba, Jeff Goldblum, Tessa Thompson, Karl Urban, Mark Ruffalo and Anthony Hopkins.

In Marvel Studios’ “Thor: Ragnarok,” Thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe without his mighty hammer and finds himself in a race against time to get back to Asgard to stop Ragnarok—the destruction of his homeworld and the end of Asgardian civilization—at the hands of an all-powerful new threat, the ruthless Hela. But first he must survive a deadly gladiatorial contest that pits him against his former ally and fellow Avenger—the Incredible Hulk!

Marvel Studios is, once again, encouraging young girls to explore the superpower of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) with the MARVEL STUDIOS’ THOR: RAGNAROK SUPERPOWER OF STEM CHALLENGE.

This program, supported by American Association for the Advancement of Science, Broadcom MASTERS, and Society for Science & the Public, seeks to inspire young girls to use the superpower of STEM to help their family, community or the world be safer, healthier or happier. MARVEL STUDIOS’ THOR: RAGNAROK SUPERPOWER OF STEM CHALLENGE invites girls nationwide, ages 15 -18 in grades 10 – 12 living in the 50 United States and D.C., to use the superpower of STEM to create an original Do-It-Yourself project that can be replicated by others.

Five finalists will be selected to come to Los Angeles and present their projects, in person, to a panel of experts and to attend the Red Carpet Premiere of Marvel Studios’ THOR: RAGNAROK. Each finalist will receive: Two round-trip tickets to Southern California for the finalist and her parent or guardian, including scheduled meals, ground transportation to and from organized activities, hotel accommodations, from October 8 through October 11, 2017; the opportunity to be on the red carpet at the Premiere of Marvel Studios’ THOR: RAGNAROK, $500 deposited into a high-yield savings account from Synchrony Bank; a tour of the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California; and more.

One grand-prize winner will be selected from the five finalists to attend an immersive three-day mentorship in New York City with Disney Imagineering to build her STEM story, creating a professional-level video teaching other young people how to recreate her Challenge–winning project. The winner will also have the opportunity to demonstrate her Superpower of STEM project live to the nation with a brief appearance on Good Morning America. (The Walt Disney Company is the parent company of Good Morning America / ABC News.)The video created during her mentorship will be made available to students, teachers and families worldwide on the American Association for the Advancement of Science education resource website ScienceNetLinks.com.

Complete contest information will be available from August 23, 2017, through September 23, 2017. Entries will be acceptedbeginning on August 23, 2017 at 4:00AM PT through 6:00PM PT on August 23, 2017. Forapplication forms, eligibility requirements, officialcontest rules and more information about MARVEL STUDIOS’ THOR: RAGNAROK SUPERPOWER OF STEM CHALLENGE, please visit www.marvelstudiosstemchallenge.com.

About the Contest

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Ends at 6:00PM PT on September 23, 2017. Open only to girls between the ages of 15 and 18, in grades 10 – 12, as of August 23, 2017, who are legal residents and physically living in the 50 United States or the District of Columbia. Limit 1 entry per person. Winners must be able to travel on or about October 8, 2017 through October 11, 2017. See Official Rules at www.marvelstudiosstemchallenge.com for full eligibility and entry requirements, prize description, conditions, and limitations. Void where prohibited. The official contest sponsor is Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.