The Brave Girl Project Blog

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. It’s almost as if the bridge she built to include someone new was sud...

Whether you’ve been here a while or you’re one of my new friends, I thought it’d be fun to reintroduce myself and share a little about how The Brave Girl Project got started.

I’m Laura Hayes—a licensed school counselor, life coach, and the founder of The Brave Girl Project. But more importantly, I’...

Have you ever watched your daughter hesitate before saying “yes” to a birthday party, school dance, or group hangout—not because she’s shy, but because she knows someone will be there who makes her feel uncomfortable?

Maybe it’s a former friend who’s suddenly gone cold, a group that’s subtly pushin...

 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 ...

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...

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...

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...

 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...

As the holiday season unfolds, we at The Brave Girl Project want to take a moment to send you and your family our warmest wishes. Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah,  or Kwanzaa, or simply savoring the magic of this time of year, we’re here to support you and your family through all the ...

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...

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...

Did you know that dating relationships among girls can start as early as 6th grade, and these early relationships are becoming more prevalent?

While these relationships may initially seem harmless, studies reveal that many girls in this age group can experience violence within such relationships. I...