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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.

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

Do you have multiple teenagers living in your house?

If you do have multiple teenagersĀ  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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Suicide Prevention for Parents mother daughter relationship parenting tips suicide loss teen problems Oct 29, 2024

This past Saturday, my son Logan and I participated in The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Out of the Darkness Community Walk in Washington, DC.

In 2008, my family suffered a tremendous loss when we lost my father to suicide. Since then, my sisters and I have made it our mission to rai...

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How To Handle Your Daughter's Tough Emotions: Emotional Dumping anger child's emotional growth mom and daughter mother daughter relationship parenting tips teen Oct 17, 2024

It can be so tough supporting our daughters through their ups and downs. I know that it can feel overwhelming at times, especially when it seems like we’re carrying the weight of their emotions.

That’s why this week, I recorded aĀ podcast episodeĀ just for you onĀ How To Handle Your Daughter's Tough E...

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7 Strategies for Parents Dealing with Passive-Aggressive Daughters child's emotional growth mean girls mom and daughter mother daughter relationship parenting tips passive-aggressive friend teen problems Oct 10, 2024

In our ongoing conversation about the complexities of mother-daughter relationships, this week we're tackling a particularly tricky subject that many of us encounter:Ā passive-aggressive behaviorĀ in our teens.

Building on our previous discussion about supporting our daughters through passive-aggress...

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How to Support Your Daughter Through Back-to-School Challenges back to school worries frienship loss in teens frienships mindfulness mom and daughter mother daughter relationship teen frienships teenage anxiety tips for teens Aug 26, 2024

As the new school year begins, many of our daughters are facing back-to-school challenges, which can bring up feelings of exclusion, loneliness, and uncertainty. I've heard several girls share common experiences during this time:

  • "My friends are talking about things that I am not a part of since
  • ...
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Heading back to school with confidence back to school worries child's emotional growth friendship drama frienship loss in teens mother daughter relationship negative thoughts parenting tips Aug 21, 2024

As our kids return to school, the excitement of reuniting with friends often comes mixed with anxieties about past conflicts and evolving social dynamics. It's normal for daughters to worry about questions like:

  • "Is my friend still mad about that huge mix-up we had last year? I hope it’s not weir
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3 Essential Lessons for Girls Entering Middle School back to school worries child's emotional growth frienships mindfulness mother daughter relationship parenting tips teen problems Aug 14, 2024

As the new school year approaches, it's a great time to reflect on the valuable lessons and skills that can help our girls thrive in middle and high school. Transitioning to middle school can be a challenging time, filled with new experiences and expectations.
Ā Here are the three key takeaways that ...

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Empowering Young Women: Female Olympians Redefine Strength & Inspire child's emotional growth mother daughter relationship tips for teens Aug 04, 2024

I loved watching the Olympics and often find myself on the edge of my seat as if these athletes are my own family members. The dedication and sacrifices these women and men make are nothing short of inspiring.
Who is inspiring you?

I have been inspired by Ilona Maher, a member of the US Women's Rugb...

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Understanding Teen Popularity child's emotional growth friendship drama mom and daughter mother daughter relationship parenting tips teen frienships Jul 30, 2024

As I approached the start of 8th grade, my family moved to a new town several states away from where I had grown up. That summer, I was buzzing with dreams of becoming popular at my new middle school. Many girls envision returning to school and suddenly finding themselves part of the popular group. ...

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Tips and Tools for Raising Confident Girls back to school worries mother daughter relationship negative thoughts teen problems teenage anxiety tips for teens Jul 08, 2024

Ā In our ongoing discussions within The Brave Girl Tribe, our vibrant community for girls in 5th to 8th grade, a popular topic has emerged—building confidence in uncomfortable situations.

Our members sharedĀ stories about times they felt out of place or nervous, sparking a meaningful conversation and...

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Overcoming Summer Friendship Challenges: Resources for Parents and Teens friendship drama mother daughter relationship parenting tips teen problems teen worries teenage anxiety Jul 02, 2024

Summer should be a time of joy and freedom, yet it often brings unique social challenges, especially for our girls.

Many parents have reached out to me this summer seeking advice on supporting their daughters who are navigating social hurdles. These girls are anxious about encountering their ex-bes...

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