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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.

Overcoming Summer Friendship Challenges: Resources for Parents and Teens friendship drama mother daughter relationship parenting tips teen problems teen worries teenage anxiety Jul 02, 2024

Summer should be a time of joy and freedom, yet it often brings unique social challenges, especially for our girls.

Many parents have reached out to me this summer seeking advice on supporting their daughters who are navigating social hurdles. These girls are anxious about encountering their ex-bes...

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Boost your daughter's social skill with the 30-second Rule back to school worries friendship drama mom and daughter mother daughter relationship teen frienships teenage anxiety tips for teens Jun 27, 2024

I want to share a simple yet powerful guideline that can help our daughters become more thoughtful in their daily interactions. This insight, known as the '30-Second Rule,' comes from Ms. Natalie Ringold, a 4th-grade teacher who shares her wisdom on Instagram under the handle @always.upper.elementar...

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5 tips for supporting your Middle School daughter back to school worries friendship drama mindfulness motivation tips for teens Jun 16, 2024

I hope this message finds you well as the school year winds down. Being a parent can be hard, especially during these demanding months. How are you and your daughter doing? I genuinely want to know!

Parenting a tween or teen can feel like a constant struggle, particularly with the social dynamics t...

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Survive and Thrive in Middle School is ready! back to school worries child's emotional growth friendship drama frienship loss in teens mindfulness mom and daughter parenting tips relationsal aggression teen frienships Jun 04, 2024

Today, I am thrilled to share something very close to my heart—the launch of our Survive and Thrive in Middle School Course  for both parents and daughters. But before I dive into the details, I'd like to take a moment to tell you a story about how this course came to life.

Last July, I set out to ...

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4 Quick Tips To Survive End of School Year Chaos mom and daughter mother daughter relationship parenting tips teen teenage anxiety May 28, 2024

 As the school year draws to a close, we're all caught in a whirlwind of activities. Amid this bustle, the reality of the year's end can bring a mix of emotions that catch us off guard. Understanding how to navigate these emotional complexities is crucial, not just for our kids but also for us as pa...

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Get Your Tween or Teen Ready For Summer! child's emotional growth frienships mindfulness mom and daughter teen jobs tips for teens May 22, 2024

As summer beckons with its promise of endless possibilities, it's the perfect time to dream big and plan even bigger! This year, we're taking the summer bucket list to a new level of excitement and personal growth.

Why Create a Summer Growth Bucket List?
Summer isn't just a break from school—it's a ...

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Guiding Your Daughter: Effective Strategies for Managing Finals with Confidence affirmations mindfulness mom and daughter motivation teen problems tips for teens May 08, 2024

Anxiety can build as final exams and standardized testing season approaches. It’s a critical time for our students, especially those managing ADHD. Let’s explore how we can help our daughters feel less overwhelmed and more empowered during this stressful time of year.

Navigating the educational jou...

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You Are More Than Enough! back to school worries frienship loss in teens help getting a job meditation mindfulness parenting tips self care teenage anxiety tips for teens Apr 30, 2024

Life can throw a lot at us. For parents, the mix includes juggling work, managing the home, and being there emotionally for our kids as they tackle their own challenges.

Our tween and teen girls are navigating the tricky waters of school life, dealing with the pressures of friendships and the const...

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Social and Emotional Life Skills for Your Daughter's Journey after High School Apr 24, 2024

Essential Social and Emotional Life Skills for Your Daughter's Journey Ahead

As our daughters prepare to graduate high school and embark on their journey into the world of work or college, it's important to equip them with the necessary social and emotional life skills. These skills will not only h...

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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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ADHD And The Art Of Friendship Apr 17, 2024

Welcome to The Brave Girl Project Blog!

If you're new here and haven't yet accessed our free Resources for Parents of Girls with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Click here to download 

Let me share a bit of my own ADHD journey: In school, I often felt overwhelmed and struggled to focus. ...

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Navigating Through Friendship Breakups, Rising Above Affirmations! affirmations friendship drama frienship loss in teens frienships how to handle parenting tips teen tips for teens Apr 15, 2024

It can be so hard for our daughters to navigate through the ending of a friendship.

Recently, a client shared her struggles with the ending of a friendship. This young girl finds herself grappling with a whirlwind of emotions: grief, anger, frustration, and confusion, all while sharing a classroom ...

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