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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.

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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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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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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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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The Sting of a College Rejection Letter: Support for Parents and Teens college mom and daughter parenting tips rejection teen worries teenage anxiety tips for teens Dec 03, 2024

December is a month full of excitement, anticipation, and, for many high school seniors, ANXIETY.

For students who applied to colleges for early action or early decision, December 15th is a pivotal date when many colleges send out their admissions decisions. This year, as I walk through this proces...

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Supporting Your Daughter in Her Breakup Decisions boundaries mom and daughter parenting tips teen dating tips for teens Nov 27, 2024

Inspiring Conversations: Supporting Your Daughter Through Relationship Decisions

In my last blog, I shared insights on how to support your daughter through her first breakup.  Afterward, a thoughtful reader reached out with a story many parents might relate to: her daughter was grappling with a dif...

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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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Teaching Your Daughter to Respond to Mean Behavior with Confidence child's emotional growth frienships mean girls mom and daughter parenting tips teen problems tips for teens Oct 23, 2024

Is your daughter struggling with a mean or disrespectful friend in her group?

Many girls I work with in coaching share this same challenge. It's heartbreaking to see how deeply it affects them, especially within their friendships.

Together, we explore why some people behave this way and, most impo...

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