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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 Handle Teen Friendship Challenges: The Do's and Don'ts friendship drama frienships mean girls mom and daughter parenting tips shy teen teen frienships Oct 19, 2023

Were you ever part of the Girl Scouts?

I was and absolutely cherish the opportunities to engage with different troops. I have the privilege of working with remarkable Girl Scout troops and focusing on the importance of recognizing how relationships can have a powerful impact on us and the value of ...

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My Friend Comes Off As Mean To New People- What Do I Do? friendship drama parenting tips teen teen frienships teen problems Jul 26, 2023

Hi Brave Friends,

This last week in The Brave Girl Tribe, my virtual online community for girls in 5th to 8th grade, one of my girls asked for tips on how to handle if you have a friend that is nice to you but mean to other people and you are starting middle school together in the fall.

It can be ...

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The Importance of Early Discussion: Preventing Teen Dating Violence boundaries friendships mom and daughter parenting tips teen frienships tips for teens Jun 17, 2023

Did you know that dating relationships among girls can start as early as 6th grade, and these early relationships are becoming more prevalent?

While these relationships may initially seem harmless, studies reveal that many girls in this age group can experience violence within such relationships. I...

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Helping Your Daughter Respond to Derogatory Names with Strength and Self-Respect friendship drama frienships parenting tips teen frienships teen worries May 02, 2023

During a Sunday session for The Brave Girl Tribe, several girls expressed concern about how to respond when boys call them derogatory names, such as the 'B-word.'

I want to start by saying that this behavior is NEVER acceptable. Your daughter needs to know that she deserves to be treated with respe...

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Popularity vs. Friendship Support for Teens & Parents mother daughter relationship parenting tips teen frienships teen problems teen worries teenage anxiety tips for teens Apr 26, 2023

I recently conducted a poll on Instagram asking my followers if they had ever been rejected by a friend who joined a more popular group. Shockingly, 100% of them had gone through this experience. In The Brave Girl Tribe, this is a common topic among the girls.

Pursuing popularity can be problematic...

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