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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.

5 Signs That Your Daughter Has A Passive-Aggressive Friend. friendship drama friendship loss in teens friendships parenting tips passive-aggressive friend teen problems tips for teens Oct 02, 2024

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...

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Why is the transition to middle school so tough for your daughter? back to school worries child's emotional growth frienship loss in teens frienships parenting tips tips for teens Sep 20, 2024

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 ...

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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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Is Your Daughter Struggling with Her School Schedule? back to school worries how to handle motivation parenting tips self care teen Sep 04, 2024

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.  I’m still trying to settle into my own school schedule. If your daughter hasn’t quite figured out her routine yet, don’t sweat it—it takes time to adjust to the new...

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How to Support Your Daughter Through Back-to-School Challenges back to school worries frienship loss in teens frienships mindfulness mom and daughter mother daughter relationship teen frienships teenage anxiety tips for teens Aug 26, 2024

As the new school year begins, many of our daughters are facing back-to-school challenges, which can bring up feelings of exclusion, loneliness, and uncertainty. I've heard several girls share common experiences during this time:

  • "My friends are talking about things that I am not a part of since
  • ...
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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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Guiding Your Daughter in Making New Friends back to school worries frienships mindfulness parenting tips teen frienships teen problems tips for teens Jul 19, 2024

Making friends in middle school can be effortless for some girls, while others may find it challenging to initiate and maintain friendships.

In my online community for girls in 5th to 8th grade, The Brave Girl Tribe, many members have expressed a desire for help in making new friends. We are dedica...

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Tips and Tools for Raising Confident Girls back to school worries mother daughter relationship negative thoughts teen problems teenage anxiety tips for teens Jul 08, 2024

 In our ongoing discussions within The Brave Girl Tribe, our vibrant community for girls in 5th to 8th grade, a popular topic has emerged—building confidence in uncomfortable situations.

Our members shared stories about times they felt out of place or nervous, sparking a meaningful conversation and...

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