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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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How to Know If Your Daughter’s Friend Is Good: Green Flags in Friendships friendship drama friendship loss in teens mean girls mom and daughter mother daughter relationship parenting tips tips for teens Mar 12, 2025

We talk a lot about red flags—the warning signs in friendships and dating relationships. But what about the green flags?

Green flags are the signs of healthy, positive, and uplifting relationships—the kind that help your daughter feel safe, valued, and supported. They help her recognize who is trul...

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5 Things Your Daughter Needs to Know About Forgiveness friendship loss in teens friendships frienship loss in teens mom and daughter mother daughter relationship parenting tips rejection teen problems teen worries teenage daughter feels left out by friends Mar 05, 2025

 Forgiveness can be a tricky topic, especially for girls navigating friendships, conflicts, and emotional ups and downs. Many of us were raised with the idea that forgiveness means forgetting or letting someone back into our lives, but true forgiveness is about finding peace—without sacrificing our ...

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The Art of Apologizing: 6 Key Steps to a Real Apology Every Girl Should Know friendships mom and daughter mother daughter relationship teen apology tips teen problems teenage anxiety teenage daughter feels left out by friends tips tips for teens Feb 26, 2025

Last week in The Brave Girl Tribe, we had a heartfelt conversation about something surprisingly overlooked—how to apologize the right way. Most of the girls shared that they had never actually been taught how to make a proper apology!

 This made me think of Dr. Kirk Honda from Psychology in Seattle...

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A Simple Reset to Boost Your Daughter’s Motivation affirmations meditation mindfulness mother daughter relationship motivation self care tips for teens yoga Feb 19, 2025

 A Fresh Start for You & Your Daughter

We’re in that stretch of the school year where everything can feel like a drag. The excitement of the new year has faded, winter is lingering, and motivation? It might be slipping—for both you and your daughter.

Maybe she’s feeling overwhelmed with schoolwork...

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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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Beyond The Drama: How to Support Your Daughter Through Friendship Challenges friendship drama friendship loss in teens friendships mom and daughter mother daughter relationship parenting tips teenage anxiety Jan 29, 2025

Do you ever find yourself unsure how to help your daughter navigate the ups and downs of friendships?

You’re not alone—many parents share this challenge.

In fact, parents often reach out to me expressing how difficult it can be to deal with their daughters’ friendship issues.

For some, these stru...

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Happy Holidays From The Brave GIrl Project friendships mother daughter relationship Dec 25, 2024

As the holiday season unfolds, we at The Brave Girl Project want to take a moment to send you and your family our warmest wishes. Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah,  or Kwanzaa, or simply savoring the magic of this time of year, we’re here to support you and your family through all the ...

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Build your daughters confidence, The Gift of Resilience connections gratitude mom and daughter mother daughter relationship parenting tips teen frienships Dec 18, 2024

As the year draws to a close, I recently had the chance to spend some time with some of my favorite teacher friends. During our discussions, we explored what children and teens truly need to succeed. Unanimously, we recognized one critical skill that underpins many others: the ability to navigate di...

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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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Balancing Each Child's Unique Needs Tips for Parents with Multiple Teens ‌ ‌ boundaries child's emotional growth childs needs mother daughter relationship multiple teens ‌ parenting tips teen teen problems Nov 11, 2024

Do you have multiple teenagers living in your house?

If you do have multiple teenagers  I admire you and I'm scared to even ask how many hours you spend in your car each week just driving your kids to all of their activities.

It is so hard dividing our time and attention equally when we have multi...

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Recognizing Sabotaging Friends: A Guide for Parents and Teens boundaries how to handle mean girls mother daughter relationship parenting tips relationsal aggression teen teen problems tips for teens Nov 06, 2024

Has your daughter experienced a friend who seems to be quietly trying to turn others against her?

Perhaps this friend shares negative stories about your daughter when she isn’t around or makes subtle, backhanded comments in front of their friends.

Maybe your daughter has tried to talk to this frie...

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