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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.

Is Your Daughter’s Friend Actually her Frenemy? belonging child's emotional growth friendships mindfulness mother daughter relationship parenting tips teen problems teenage anxiety tips for teens Feb 05, 2025

 

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...

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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.

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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...

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Happy Holidays From The Brave GIrl Project friendships mother daughter relationship Dec 25, 2024

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,...

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Building Belonging: Help Your Daughter Thrive Through Connection! belonging child's emotional growth connections friendships frienship loss in teens mindfulness mother daughter relationship parenting tips tips for teens Dec 11, 2024

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,...

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5 Signs That Your Daughter Has A Passive-Aggressive Friend. friendship drama friendship loss in teens friendships parenting tips passive-aggressive friend teen problems tips for teens Oct 02, 2024

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...

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The Importance of Early Discussion: Preventing Teen Dating Violence boundaries friendships mom and daughter parenting tips teen frienships tips for teens Jun 17, 2023

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....

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Why is setting boundaries so challenging for your daughter? boundaries friendships mom and daughter problems shy teen teenage anxiety tips for teens Apr 18, 2023

Is your daughter a caring, attentive friend who helps out her friends as much as she can? However, when your daughter is struggling and needs the same caring, thoughtful friend, she seems to be alone. 

A lot of the girls I work with are so sweet and want to help their friends, but many...

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