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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.

 
How to Support Your Daughter When She Dislikes Her Teacher: Tips for Parents back to school worries child's emotional growth how to handle mom and daughter negative thoughts parenting tips Sep 10, 2024

It's not uncommon for our daughters to come home early in the school year and share that they're not thrilled about a teacher.

This can be frustrating, especially when we're all hoping for a smooth start. Here are some ways we can support our daughters through this challenge:

Listen and Validate H...

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Heading back to school with confidence back to school worries child's emotional growth friendship drama frienship loss in teens mother daughter relationship negative thoughts parenting tips Aug 21, 2024

As our kids return to school, the excitement of reuniting with friends often comes mixed with anxieties about past conflicts and evolving social dynamics. It's normal for daughters to worry about questions like:

  • "Is my friend still mad about that huge mix-up we had last year? I hope it’s not weir
  • ...
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3 Essential Lessons for Girls Entering Middle School back to school worries child's emotional growth frienships mindfulness mother daughter relationship parenting tips teen problems Aug 14, 2024

As the new school year approaches, it's a great time to reflect on the valuable lessons and skills that can help our girls thrive in middle and high school. Transitioning to middle school can be a challenging time, filled with new experiences and expectations.
 Here are the three key takeaways that ...

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Empowering Young Women: Female Olympians Redefine Strength & Inspire child's emotional growth mother daughter relationship tips for teens Aug 04, 2024

I loved watching the Olympics and often find myself on the edge of my seat as if these athletes are my own family members. The dedication and sacrifices these women and men make are nothing short of inspiring.
Who is inspiring you?

I have been inspired by Ilona Maher, a member of the US Women's Rugb...

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Understanding Teen Popularity child's emotional growth friendship drama mom and daughter mother daughter relationship parenting tips teen frienships Jul 30, 2024

As I approached the start of 8th grade, my family moved to a new town several states away from where I had grown up. That summer, I was buzzing with dreams of becoming popular at my new middle school. Many girls envision returning to school and suddenly finding themselves part of the popular group. ...

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Empowering Our Daughters: Overcoming Bullying and Building Resilience back to school worries child's emotional growth frienship loss in teens mom and daughter negative thoughts parenting tips teen problems teen worries tips for teens Jul 24, 2024

Empowering Your Daughter to Overcome Bullying

In The Brave Girl Tribe, many girls have courageously shared their experiences of being bullied by classmates and even friends. Hearing these stories has been incredibly helpful for others, showing them they are not alone and providing encouragement and...

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Survive and Thrive in Middle School is ready! back to school worries child's emotional growth friendship drama frienship loss in teens mindfulness mom and daughter parenting tips relationsal aggression teen frienships Jun 04, 2024

Today, I am thrilled to share something very close to my heart—the launch of our Survive and Thrive in Middle School Course  for both parents and daughters. But before I dive into the details, I'd like to take a moment to tell you a story about how this course came to life.

Last July, I set out to ...

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Get Your Tween or Teen Ready For Summer! child's emotional growth frienships mindfulness mom and daughter teen jobs tips for teens May 22, 2024

As summer beckons with its promise of endless possibilities, it's the perfect time to dream big and plan even bigger! This year, we're taking the summer bucket list to a new level of excitement and personal growth.

Why Create a Summer Growth Bucket List?
Summer isn't just a break from school—it's a ...

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Unlocking Children's Potential: Modeling Resilience and Self-Control child's emotional growth friendship drama mindfulness mother daughter relationship parenting tips teen problems tips for teens Mar 12, 2024

This past week has been filled with enriching experiences aimed at fostering a supportive environment for our children and students. I had the privilege of participating in various workshops and presentations emphasizing the importance of nurturing positive relationships and addressing anxiety in ou...

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Teen Birthday Disappointments: Friendship Affirmations! affirmations child's emotional growth friendship drama frienships mindfulness mother daughter relationship self care teen problems Jan 31, 2024

 

As I celebrate another year of life, I find myself reflecting on the past, particularly a poignant memory from my 13th birthday. Turning 13 marked a significant milestone, and I couldn't wait to celebrate with my friends.

I vividly recall my 13th birthday, eagerly anticipating my first-ever slee...
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Should I Contact The Girl's Parents Who Are Being Mean To My Daughter? child's emotional growth friendship drama frienship loss in teens frienships how to handle mean girls mom and daughter mother daughter relationship teen frienships teen problems teen worries tips for teens Jan 22, 2024

Many parents ask me for advice on supporting their daughters through the emotional turmoil of friendship troubles.

One common question arises: "Should I contact the girl's parents who are being mean to my daughter?"

I understand how confusing and upsetting it is when our daughter's experience hurt...

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My Daughter Doesn't Want To Talk To Me Anymore, Why? child's emotional growth journaling mindfulness mom and daughter mother daughter relationship parenting tips problems teen problems tips tips for teens Jan 09, 2024

I want to address a poignant question raised by one of my Instagram followers, who expressed concerns about feeling a growing distance between her and her teenage daughter.

It's a challenge many parents face as their children navigate the tumultuous waters of adolescence.

To shed some light on thi...

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