Why is setting boundaries so challenging for your daughter?

Is your daughter a caring, attentive friend who helps out her friends as much as she can? However, when your daughter is struggling and needs the same caring, thoughtful friend, she seems to be alone. 

A lot of the girls I work with are so sweet and want to help their friends, but many heartaches happen because they don't have the boundaries they need to keep themselves safe in their relationships.

In The Brave Girl Tribe, we learned about boundaries, and I used Nedra Glover Tawwab's book Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide To Reclaiming Yourself, as a resource. If your daughter is struggling to set boundaries, this book may be a great resource. 

Why is setting boundaries so challenging for your daughter?

Here are the nine reasons that might make setting boundaries challenging for your daughter. Please share this list with your daughter and see which ones are tough for her. You can even share what is challenging for you. 

1. You fear being seen as mean.
2. You fear being seen as rude.
3. You are a people pleaser.
4. You are anxious about future interactions after a boundary has been set.
5. You feel powerless and not sure that a boundary will help.
6. You get your value from helping others.
7. You have no clue where to start in setting a boundary.
8. You project onto others your feelings about saying no.
9. You believe that you can't have boundaries in certain types of relationships.

 If your daughter experiences some drama in her relationships, it may be time for her to do a Friendship Health Check-In.

FREE DOWNLOAD The Boundaries Workbook 

This could help you begin a conversation with your daughter about her current relationships. These exercises might help give her some perspective on how healthy her relationships are and which connections may be toxic.                 

                          

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Do you want to learn more or have specific questions? You're welcome to schedule a one-on-one chat with me. Let's discuss how The Brave Girl Tribe can enrich your daughter's life. Schedule your chat today and witness the positive impact of our community firsthand! 

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 If your daughter is feeling anxious about the transition to middle school, and you find your own concerns growing, know that you are not alone. The journey into middle school is a significant one, filled with new challenges and opportunities for growth. My 'Survive & Thrive in Middle School' course is designed to support both parents and daughters through this exciting yet daunting time.

This comprehensive online resource provides tools, strategies, and insights to help your daughter navigate the complexities of middle school life with confidence. From managing evolving friendships to tackling increased academic demands, the course offers practical advice tailored to help young girls thrive. As a parent, you’ll gain invaluable guidance on how to support your daughter’s journey, ensuring she not only survives but thrives.

 

Warmly,

Laura Hayes
Founder of The Brave Girl Project
Life Coach for Tween & Teen Girls
www.TheBraveGirlProject.com
[email protected]

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