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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.

You Are More Than Enough! back to school worries frienship loss in teens help getting a job meditation mindfulness parenting tips self care teenage anxiety tips for teens Apr 30, 2024

Life can throw a lot at us. For parents, the mix includes juggling work, managing the home, and being there emotionally for our kids as they tackle their own challenges.

Our tween and teen girls are navigating the tricky waters of school life, dealing with the pressures of friendships and the const...

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Social and Emotional Life Skills for Your Daughter's Journey after High School Apr 24, 2024

Essential Social and Emotional Life Skills for Your Daughter's Journey Ahead

As our daughters prepare to graduate high school and embark on their journey into the world of work or college, it's important to equip them with the necessary social and emotional life skills. These skills will not only h...

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Why Being Excluded Hurts: Parent Strategies for Supporting Teens friendship drama frienships mean girls mom and daughter parenting tips teen frienships Apr 23, 2024

This week, a concerned parent shared with me a difficult situation their daughter is experiencing, which may resonate with many of you.

"My daughter was recently informed by two friends that she and her best friend are not included in their prom plans. The reason given was that the group doesn't li...

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ADHD And The Art Of Friendship Apr 17, 2024

Welcome to The Brave Girl Project Blog!

If you're new here and haven't yet accessed our free Resources for Parents of Girls with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Click here to download 

Let me share a bit of my own ADHD journey: In school, I often felt overwhelmed and struggled to focus. ...

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Navigating Through Friendship Breakups, Rising Above Affirmations! affirmations friendship drama frienship loss in teens frienships how to handle parenting tips teen tips for teens Apr 15, 2024

It can be so hard for our daughters to navigate through the ending of a friendship.

Recently, a client shared her struggles with the ending of a friendship. This young girl finds herself grappling with a whirlwind of emotions: grief, anger, frustration, and confusion, all while sharing a classroom ...

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Friend Groups vs. Cliques: Guiding Teens Toward Authentic Connections Apr 09, 2024

Last week in The Brave Girl Tribe, several girls shared that they had found themselves at a crossroads between the allure of cliques and the warmth of genuine friend groups. While both avenues promise a sense of belonging, the journey within can vary significantly, with cliques often leading to isol...

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Unlocking Children's Potential: Modeling Resilience and Self-Control child's emotional growth friendship drama mindfulness mother daughter relationship parenting tips teen problems tips for teens Mar 12, 2024

This past week has been filled with enriching experiences aimed at fostering a supportive environment for our children and students. I had the privilege of participating in various workshops and presentations emphasizing the importance of nurturing positive relationships and addressing anxiety in ou...

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Supporting Children Through Anxiety back to school worries friendship drama frienship loss in teens mindfulness teen worries teenage anxiety tips tips for teens Mar 08, 2024

One thing you may not know about me is that I love to learn.

I am surprised by my love of learning as I was not an eager student in high school, but today, I am excited to participate in the SPACE Program training with the Yale Child Study Center led by Dr. Eli Lebowitz. SPACE stands for Supportive...

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Parenting Through Friendship Struggles: Signs to Watch For friendship drama frienships mom and daughter parenting tips problem teen problems Feb 19, 2024

I understand firsthand the challenges of supporting our daughters through rejection, friendship drama, and their journey to find their people.

Research indicates that parents often experience their children's emotions deeply, which can be especially true when daughters face friendship challenges. I...

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Building Healthy Friendships: Empowering Our Daughters to Maintain Balance friendship drama frienships mom and daughter mother daughter relationship parenting tips teen teen frienships tips for teens Feb 11, 2024

In our ongoing discussions about fostering healthy friendships for our daughters, let's delve into one of my favorite analogies that I use with girls.

Picture a scale that exists in relationships with your daughter on one side of the scale, and as she interacts with other people, the scale can go u...

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Teen Birthday Disappointments: Friendship Affirmations! affirmations child's emotional growth friendship drama frienships mindfulness mother daughter relationship self care teen problems Jan 31, 2024

 

As I celebrate another year of life, I find myself reflecting on the past, particularly a poignant memory from my 13th birthday. Turning 13 marked a significant milestone, and I couldn't wait to celebrate with my friends.

I vividly recall my 13th birthday, eagerly anticipating my first-ever slee...
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Should I Contact The Girl's Parents Who Are Being Mean To My Daughter? child's emotional growth friendship drama frienship loss in teens frienships how to handle mean girls mom and daughter mother daughter relationship teen frienships teen problems teen worries tips for teens Jan 22, 2024

Many parents ask me for advice on supporting their daughters through the emotional turmoil of friendship troubles.

One common question arises: "Should I contact the girl's parents who are being mean to my daughter?"

I understand how confusing and upsetting it is when our daughter's experience hurt...

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