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Is Your Daughter Being Pushed Out Of Her Friend Group back to school worries connections friendship loss in teens friendships mean girls passive-aggressive friend tips for parents Apr 16, 2025

Sometimes it takes a quiet moment to realize just how much a friendship has changed.
If your daughter has been struggling with a shift in her friend group, that pause in the daily routine might bring those feelings to the surface. It’s almost as if the bridge she built to include someone new was sud...

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Saying Yes to New Things Starts with One Brave Step back to school worries belonging friendship loss in teens mother daughter relationship motivation shy teen teen worries Apr 02, 2025

This past weekend, I traveled with my son to visit Louisiana State University, and I left with more than just information about dorms and majors—I walked away with some really important reminders that apply to all of us, especially our girls.

The biggest message I heard again and again:

It’s eas...

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Is a community membership good for my daughter back to school worries belonging child's emotional growth childs needs friendship loss in teens mom and daughter relationsal aggression teen problems Feb 04, 2025

Why Community Support is Essential for Middle and High School Girls

Friendship challenges can feel overwhelming for middle and high school girls. From shifting social circles to the pressures of fitting in, these years can be a rollercoaster of emotions. One of the most powerful ways to help girls ...

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Unlock Your Motivation Toolkit – Get Ready to Inspire Action! back to school worries belonging meditation mom and daughter parenting tips teen worries teenage anxiety tips for teens Jan 20, 2025

Unlock Your Motivation Toolkit – Get Ready to Inspire Action!

Last week in our virtual High School and Brave Tribe groups we explored practical tips for staying motivated and shared how important it is to set goals, visualize success, and celebrate every victory. A big thank you to everyone who joi...

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Managing The Back To School Blues After A Long Break back to school worries child's emotional growth mom and daughter motivation parenting tips shy teen tips for teens Jan 08, 2025

As the lazy days of winter break come to an end, the thought of jumping back into the school routine can bring about a case of the back-to-school blues for students and parents alike. But worry not! We've put together effective strategies and personal tips to help make this transition smoother and m...

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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 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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