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Helping tween and teen girls—and their parents—navigate friendship challenges and build confidence. Find the tools and resources you need to support your daughter and empower her to live bravely.

7 ways to Help Your Daughter Handle Events with Frenemies belonging child's emotional growth friendship loss in teens friendships mean girls mother daughter relationship teen problems teen worries teenage daughter feels left out by friends Mar 19, 2025

Have you ever watched your daughter hesitate before saying “yes” to a birthday party, school dance, or group hangout—not because she’s shy, but because she knows someone will be there who makes her feel uncomfortable?

Maybe it’s a former friend who’s suddenly gone cold, a group that’s subtly pushin...

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How to Know If Your Daughter’s Friend Is Good: Green Flags in Friendships friendship drama friendship loss in teens mean girls mom and daughter mother daughter relationship parenting tips tips for teens Mar 12, 2025

We talk a lot about red flags—the warning signs in friendships and dating relationships. But what about the green flags?

Green flags are the signs of healthy, positive, and uplifting relationships—the kind that help your daughter feel safe, valued, and supported. They help her recognize who is trul...

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5 Things Your Daughter Needs to Know About Forgiveness friendship loss in teens friendships frienship loss in teens mom and daughter mother daughter relationship parenting tips rejection teen problems teen worries teenage daughter feels left out by friends Mar 05, 2025

 Forgiveness can be a tricky topic, especially for girls navigating friendships, conflicts, and emotional ups and downs. Many of us were raised with the idea that forgiveness means forgetting or letting someone back into our lives, but true forgiveness is about finding peace—without sacrificing our ...

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The Art of Apologizing: 6 Key Steps to a Real Apology Every Girl Should Know friendships mom and daughter mother daughter relationship teen apology tips teen problems teenage anxiety teenage daughter feels left out by friends tips tips for teens Feb 26, 2025

Last week in The Brave Girl Tribe, we had a heartfelt conversation about something surprisingly overlooked—how to apologize the right way. Most of the girls shared that they had never actually been taught how to make a proper apology!

 This made me think of Dr. Kirk Honda from Psychology in Seattle...

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A Simple Reset to Boost Your Daughter’s Motivation affirmations meditation mindfulness mother daughter relationship motivation self care tips for teens yoga Feb 19, 2025

 A Fresh Start for You & Your Daughter

We’re in that stretch of the school year where everything can feel like a drag. The excitement of the new year has faded, winter is lingering, and motivation? It might be slipping—for both you and your daughter.

Maybe she’s feeling overwhelmed with schoolwork...

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Friendship Loss & New Beginnings: How to Support Your Daughter Feb 12, 2025

In our last blog, we talked about frenemies—how to spot red flags, step away from unhealthy friendships, and expand your social circle through new activities and opportunities.

But even when girls recognize a friendship isn’t right for them, one big challenge remains: the anxiety of reaching out to...

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Is Your Daughter’s Friend Actually her Frenemy? belonging child's emotional growth friendships mindfulness mother daughter relationship parenting tips teen problems teenage anxiety tips for teens Feb 05, 2025

 

Friendships are a huge part of a girl’s life, but not all friendships are healthy. Sometimes, a friend may not be as supportive as they seem, leaving your daughter feeling confused, hurt, or unsure of where she stands.

In my latest episode of The Brave Girl Project Podcast, I dive into the trick...

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Is a community membership good for my daughter back to school worries belonging child's emotional growth childs needs friendship loss in teens mom and daughter relationsal aggression teen problems Feb 04, 2025

Why Community Support is Essential for Middle and High School Girls

Friendship challenges can feel overwhelming for middle and high school girls. From shifting social circles to the pressures of fitting in, these years can be a rollercoaster of emotions. One of the most powerful ways to help girls ...

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Beyond The Drama: How to Support Your Daughter Through Friendship Challenges friendship drama friendship loss in teens friendships mom and daughter mother daughter relationship parenting tips teenage anxiety Jan 29, 2025

Do you ever find yourself unsure how to help your daughter navigate the ups and downs of friendships?

You’re not alone—many parents share this challenge.

In fact, parents often reach out to me expressing how difficult it can be to deal with their daughters’ friendship issues.

For some, these stru...

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Unlock Your Motivation Toolkit – Get Ready to Inspire Action! back to school worries belonging meditation mom and daughter parenting tips teen worries teenage anxiety tips for teens Jan 20, 2025

Unlock Your Motivation Toolkit – Get Ready to Inspire Action!

Last week in our virtual High School and Brave Tribe groups we explored practical tips for staying motivated and shared how important it is to set goals, visualize success, and celebrate every victory. A big thank you to everyone who joi...

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Managing The Back To School Blues After A Long Break back to school worries child's emotional growth mom and daughter motivation parenting tips shy teen tips for teens Jan 08, 2025

As the lazy days of winter break come to an end, the thought of jumping back into the school routine can bring about a case of the back-to-school blues for students and parents alike. But worry not! We've put together effective strategies and personal tips to help make this transition smoother and m...

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Set Goals with The Brave Girl Project Wheel of Life! belonging child's emotional growth friendships mom and daughter parenting tips tips for teens Jan 01, 2025

 As we get ready to step into 2025, it's the perfect time to pause, reflect, and plan for the months ahead.

Many of us set resolutions with the best intentions, but often, we don’t have a clear plan on how to achieve them.

This year, let’s do it differently with a simple yet powerful tool that I’m...

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