The Brave Girl Project Blog
Helping tween and teen girlsâand their parentsânavigate friendship challenges and build confidence. Find the tools and resources you need to support your daughter and empower her to live bravely.
Sometimes it takes a quiet moment to realize just how much a friendship has changed.
If your daughter has been struggling with a shift in her friend group, that pause in the daily routine might bring those feelings to the surface. Itâs almost as if the bridge she built to include someone new was sud...
This past weekend, I traveled with my son to visit Louisiana State University, and I left with more than just information about dorms and majorsâI walked away with some really important reminders that apply to all of us, especially our girls.
The biggest message I heard again and again:
Itâs eas...
Whether youâve been here a while or youâre one of my new friends, I thought itâd be fun to reintroduce myself and share a little about how The Brave Girl Project got started.
Iâm Laura Hayesâa licensed school counselor, life coach, and the founder of The Brave Girl Project. But more importantly, Iâ...
Have you ever watched your daughter hesitate before saying âyesâ to a birthday party, school dance, or group hangoutânot because sheâs shy, but because she knows someone will be there who makes her feel uncomfortable?
Maybe itâs a former friend whoâs suddenly gone cold, a group thatâs subtly pushin...
We talk a lot about red flagsâthe warning signs in friendships and dating relationships. But what about the green flags?
Green flags are the signs of healthy, positive, and uplifting relationshipsâthe kind that help your daughter feel safe, valued, and supported. They help her recognize who is trul...
 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 peaceâwithout sacrificing our ...
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 ...
Do you ever find yourself unsure how to help your daughter navigate the ups and downs of friendships?
Youâre not aloneâmany parents share this challenge.
In fact, parents often reach out to me expressing how difficult it can be to deal with their daughtersâ friendship issues.
For some, these stru...
Has your daughter ever come home in tears because of a friend who is acting mean, especially through passive-aggressive actions directed toward her?
This is a common theme that members of The Brave Girl Tribe frequently discuss during our calls, and it's also a challenge faced by many of my individ...