The Brave Girl Project Blog
Helping tween and teen girlsâand their parentsânavigate friendship challenges and build confidence. Find the tools and resources you need to support your daughter and empower her to live bravely.
Do you have multiple teenagers living in your house?
If you do have multiple teenagers I admire you and I'm scared to even ask how many hours you spend in your car each week just driving your kids to all of their activities.
It is so hard dividing our time and attention equally when we have multi...
Has your daughter experienced a friend who seems to be quietly trying to turn others against her?
Perhaps this friend shares negative stories about your daughter when she isnât around or makes subtle, backhanded comments in front of their friends.
Maybe your daughter has tried to talk to this frie...
This past Saturday, my son Logan and I participated in The American Foundation for Suicide Preventionâs Out of the Darkness Community Walk in Washington, DC.
In 2008, my family suffered a tremendous loss when we lost my father to suicide. Since then, my sisters and I have made it our mission to rai...
Is your daughter struggling with a mean or disrespectful friend in her group?
Many girls I work with in coaching share this same challenge. It's heartbreaking to see how deeply it affects them, especially within their friendships.
Together, we explore why some people behave this way and, most impo...
It can be so tough supporting our daughters through their ups and downs. I know that it can feel overwhelming at times, especially when it seems like weâre carrying the weight of their emotions.
Thatâs why this week, I recorded a podcast episode just for you on How To Handle Your Daughter's Tough E...
In our ongoing conversation about the complexities of mother-daughter relationships, this week we're tackling a particularly tricky subject that many of us encounter: passive-aggressive behavior in our teens.
Building on our previous discussion about supporting our daughters through passive-aggress...
Has your daughter ever come home in tears because of a friend who is acting mean, especially through passive-aggressive actions directed toward her?
This is a common theme that members of The Brave Girl Tribe frequently discuss during our calls, and it's also a challenge faced by many of my individ...
As our daughters embark on their middle school journey, they navigate a complex maze of social, emotional, and academic transformations. Understanding these pivotal changes is crucial in providing them with the support they need.
To further aid you and your daughter during this transition, I offer ...
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...
The start of the school year is a very stressful time of year and settling into a schedule can feel like it takes quite a bit of time. Iâm still trying to settle into my own school schedule. If your daughter hasnât quite figured out her routine yet, donât sweat itâit takes time to adjust to the new...
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 itâs not weir ...
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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