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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.

7 ways to Help Your Daughter Handle Events with Frenemies belonging child's emotional growth friendship loss in teens friendships mean girls mother daughter relationship teen problems teen worries teenage daughter feels left out by friends Mar 19, 2025

Have you ever watched your daughter hesitate before saying “yes” to a birthday party, school dance, or group hangout—not because she’s shy, but because she knows someone will be there who makes her feel uncomfortable?

Maybe it’s a former friend who’s suddenly gone cold, a group that’s subtly pushin...

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Is Your Daughter’s Friend Actually her Frenemy? belonging child's emotional growth friendships mindfulness mother daughter relationship parenting tips teen problems teenage anxiety tips for teens Feb 05, 2025

 

Friendships are a huge part of a girl’s life, but not all friendships are healthy. Sometimes, a friend may not be as supportive as they seem, leaving your daughter feeling confused, hurt, or unsure of where she stands.

In my latest episode of The Brave Girl Project Podcast, I dive into the trick...

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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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Set Goals with The Brave Girl Project Wheel of Life! belonging child's emotional growth friendships mom and daughter parenting tips tips for teens Jan 01, 2025

 As we get ready to step into 2025, it's the perfect time to pause, reflect, and plan for the months ahead.

Many of us set resolutions with the best intentions, but often, we don’t have a clear plan on how to achieve them.

This year, let’s do it differently with a simple yet powerful tool that I’m...

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Building Belonging: Help Your Daughter Thrive Through Connection! belonging child's emotional growth connections friendships frienship loss in teens mindfulness mother daughter relationship parenting tips tips for teens Dec 11, 2024

Middle and high school can be some of the most challenging years in your daughter’s life.

Between the academic pressures, changing social dynamics, and the search for independence, these years often come with struggles to find meaningful friendships and a sense of belonging. As a parent, you may fe...

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