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.
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 ...
Last week in The Brave Girl Tribe, we had a heartfelt conversation about something surprisingly overlookedâhow 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...
 A Fresh Start for You & Your Daughter
Weâre in that stretch of the school year where everything can feel like a drag. The excitement of the new year has faded, winter is lingering, and motivation? It might be slippingâfor both you and your daughter.
Maybe sheâs feeling overwhelmed with schoolwork...
Â
Friendships are a huge part of a girlâs 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?
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...
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 youâre celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa, or simply savoring the magic of this time of year, weâre here to support you and your family through all the ...
As the year draws to a close, I recently had the chance to spend some time with some of my favorite teacher friends. During our discussions, we explored what children and teens truly need to succeed. Unanimously, we recognized one critical skill that underpins many others: the ability to navigate di...
Middle and high school can be some of the most challenging years in your daughterâs 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...