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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.

Parenting Teens: Why Your Relationship Still Matters child's emotional growth connections mom and daughter mother daughter relationship parenting tips teen problems May 18, 2025

As I prepare to watch my son graduate from high school (wait - how did the time go by so quickly!)  and step into a new chapter of his life, I’ve been reflecting on the evolving relationship between parents and teens.

Recently, I listened to Lisa Damour’s latest podcast episode, "How to Stay Connec...

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Celebrating the Women Who Shape Brave Girls child's emotional growth friendship drama mom and daughter mother daughter relationship teen problems tips for parents May 11, 2025

Happy Mother's Day

As we head into Mother’s Day weekend, I want to take a moment to honor you—the moms, stepmoms, grandmothers, aunties, mentors, big sisters, teachers, coaches, and role models who show up every day for the girls in your lives.

Your steady support, thoughtful guidance, and uncondi...

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When Big Moments Disappoint: Helping Your Daughter Cope with Letdowns Like Prom, Dances, and End-of-Year Events belonging conversation starter for parents end-of-school-year frienship loss in teens mom and daughter problems May 07, 2025
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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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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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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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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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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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