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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.

My Daughter Doesn't Want To Talk To Me Anymore, Why? child's emotional growth journaling mindfulness mom and daughter mother daughter relationship parenting tips problems teen problems tips tips for teens Jan 09, 2024

I want to address a poignant question raised by one of my Instagram followers, who expressed concerns about feeling a growing distance between her and her teenage daughter.

It's a challenge many parents face as their children navigate the tumultuous waters of adolescence.

To shed some light on thi...

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The Pain Of Growing Up affirmations child's emotional growth frienships mom and daughter mother daughter relationship parenting tips problems teen problems Oct 29, 2023

Embracing The Magic of Halloween and Growing Up

As we approach the enchanting season of Halloween, I want to take a moment to address a topic that often goes unnoticed but can weigh heavily on our teens and tweens - the bittersweet experience of growing up.

For many of our young girls, Halloween c...

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Strategies to Overcome Anxiety and Cultivate Lasting Friendships friendship drama mother daughter relationship parenting tips problems teenage anxiety Oct 02, 2023

In the last blog, we began a journey to help our daughters overcome shyness and anxiety in social situations. We explored the beliefs and assumptions that often contribute to these feelings. Today, we're delving deeper and providing strategies to change those anxiety-provoking thoughts.

Questions F...

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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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6 Tips To Help Support Your Daughter Through Disappointment & Unfairness child's emotional growth friendship drama mother daughter relationship parenting tips problems teen worries teenage anxiety tips for teens May 31, 2023

Hi Brave Parents,

As your daughter navigates the challenges of growing up, it's natural for her to encounter moments of disappointment and unfairness. As a parent, you have the power to provide support and help her overcome these hurdles. 

Here are six tips to make the journey easier:

1. Listen a...

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Empower Your Bond: 5 Problem-Solving Approaches for Mothers and Tween/Teen Daughters anger anger iceberg gottman gottman institute how to handle iceberg miserable problem problems surface tips May 17, 2023

Hi, Brave friends!

In this blog post, I'll share five choices that can help you and your tween or teen daughter effectively work through problems.

Do you often find yourself or your child struggling to solve problems? 

It's important to approach problem-solving from a bigger perspective, enabling...

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Why is setting boundaries so challenging for your daughter? boundaries friendships mom and daughter problems shy teen teenage anxiety tips for teens Apr 18, 2023

Is your daughter a caring, attentive friend who helps out her friends as much as she can? However, when your daughter is struggling and needs the same caring, thoughtful friend, she seems to be alone. 

A lot of the girls I work with are so sweet and want to help their friends, but many heartaches h...

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