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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.

Does Your Daughter Have A.N.T.s: Automatic Negative Thoughts? negative thoughts parenting tips problems teen problems teenage anxiety tips for teens Aug 29, 2023

This past Friday night, I attended our local high school's first football game of the season. It was heartwarming to witness the high schoolers hanging out with their friends; the palpable excitement and butterflies in the air were infectious. Admittedly, I observed their social dynamics more than t...

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Conquering Back-To- School Worries back to school worries mother daughter relationship parenting tips shy teen teen problems teen worries tips tips for teens Aug 11, 2023

As August begins, I can't help but feel the back-to-school blues, even though I'm no longer a student or a school counselor. Now, I'm a parent supporting a high schooler, and it's time to get myself and my son back into the school routine.

Does back-to-school stress you out too?

Thankfully, my son...

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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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Is Your Teen Stressed About Getting A Job- This Course Will Help! help getting a job parenting tips teen jobs teen problems teenage anxiety Jul 25, 2023

Hi Brave Parents,

Is your teen stressed about getting a job?  Maybe they just don't know where to start, feel overwhelmed, and simply are stuck and not taking action.

I know as a parent, we want the best for our tweens and teens, and part of that involves equipping them with the necessary skills t...

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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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