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“I’m Bored!”—How to Help Girls Use Boredom to Build Emotional Strength child's emotional growth childs needs conversation starter for parents miserable parenting tips summer fun tips for parents Jul 14, 2025

It’s the cry we hear a lot by mid-July: “I’m bored!”
And as parents, it can be tempting to swoop in with a solution — a camp, a screen, a plan, a project.

But what if we didn’t?

What if we took a deep breath, nodded with empathy, and saw boredom not as a problem — but as an opportunity?

Here’s the...

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How to Help Your Teen Daughter Build Confidence This Summer connections frienship loss in teens summer fun teen frienships tips for parents tips for teens May 25, 2025

Summer isn’t just a break—it’s a powerful opportunity for growth.

During our Brave Girl Tribe call this past Sunday, we talked about how summer gives girls the chance to reset, rediscover themselves, and build confidence in ways school doesn’t always allow. We explored what confidence really means—...

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Embracing the Transition: Helping Your Anxious Teen Thrive in the Summer Break with a Summer Bucket List child's emotional growth mindfulness mom and daughter motivation shy teen summer fun teen tips for teens Jun 04, 2023

 Hi Brave Parents,

As the school year comes to an end, some teenagers may find themselves feeling anxious or apprehensive about the summer break. Your Daughter might have grown accustomed to the routine, structure, and social connections that school provides, and the thought of a long break can be ...

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