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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.

Why Being Excluded Hurts: Parent Strategies for Supporting Teens friendship drama frienships mean girls mom and daughter parenting tips teen frienships Apr 23, 2024

This week, a concerned parent shared with me a difficult situation their daughter is experiencing, which may resonate with many of you.

"My daughter was recently informed by two friends that she and her best friend are not included in their prom plans. The reason given was that the group doesn't li...

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Parenting Through Friendship Struggles: Signs to Watch For friendship drama frienships mom and daughter parenting tips problem teen problems Feb 19, 2024

I understand firsthand the challenges of supporting our daughters through rejection, friendship drama, and their journey to find their people.

Research indicates that parents often experience their children's emotions deeply, which can be especially true when daughters face friendship challenges. I...

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Building Healthy Friendships: Empowering Our Daughters to Maintain Balance friendship drama frienships mom and daughter mother daughter relationship parenting tips teen teen frienships tips for teens Feb 11, 2024

In our ongoing discussions about fostering healthy friendships for our daughters, let's delve into one of my favorite analogies that I use with girls.

Picture a scale that exists in relationships with your daughter on one side of the scale, and as she interacts with other people, the scale can go u...

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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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Navigating Worry, Anxiety, and Loss of Motivation with Your Daughter back to school worries frienships mindfulness mom and daughter mother daughter relationship motivation teen tips tips for teens Dec 12, 2023

In our most recent Brave Girl Tribe call, part of my Life Coaching Virtual program designed for girls in 5th to 8th grade, the girls bravely opened up about their experiences with worry and anxiety. Their courage shed light on a common struggle that many of our tweens and teens face.

This time of y...

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Guide Your Daughter Through Overthinking Her Friendship Problems anger iceberg child's emotional growth friendship drama frienship loss in teens frienships iceberg mom and daughter mother daughter relationship teen frienships teenage anxiety tips for teens Nov 06, 2023

We all have those moments when our minds seem stuck in a never-ending loop, like a hamster running on a wheel.

Recently, I have found myself on a hamster wheel replaying a problem repeatedly, and I have noticed I am not alone, as many of my coaching clients are also stuck on their own hamster wheel...

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The Pain Of Growing Up affirmations child's emotional growth frienships mom and daughter mother daughter relationship parenting tips problems teen problems Oct 29, 2023

Embracing The Magic of Halloween and Growing Up

As we approach the enchanting season of Halloween, I want to take a moment to address a topic that often goes unnoticed but can weigh heavily on our teens and tweens - the bittersweet experience of growing up.

For many of our young girls, Halloween c...

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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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Self Care Resources For Parents And Daughters Of All Ages! affirmations journaling mindfulness mom and daughter parenting tips self care tips Aug 03, 2023

Hi Brave Friends,

In the fast-paced and demanding world we live in, it's easy for parents and children to neglect their own well-being while attending to the responsibilities of daily life. However, self-care is not just a luxury but a crucial aspect of maintaining a healthy and balanced life for b...

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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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Embracing the Transition: Helping Your Anxious Teen Thrive in the Summer Break with a Summer Bucket List child's emotional growth mindfulness mom and daughter motivation shy teen summer fun teen tips for teens Jun 04, 2023

 Hi Brave Parents,

As the school year comes to an end, some teenagers may find themselves feeling anxious or apprehensive about the summer break. Your Daughter might have grown accustomed to the routine, structure, and social connections that school provides, and the thought of a long break can be ...

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