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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.

Recognizing Sabotaging Friends: A Guide for Parents and Teens boundaries how to handle mean girls mother daughter relationship parenting tips relationsal aggression teen teen problems tips for teens Nov 06, 2024

Has your daughter experienced a friend who seems to be quietly trying to turn others against her?

Perhaps this friend shares negative stories about your daughter when she isn’t around or makes subtle, backhanded comments in front of their friends.

Maybe your daughter has tried to talk to this frie...

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Suicide Prevention for Parents mother daughter relationship parenting tips suicide loss teen problems Oct 29, 2024

This past Saturday, my son Logan and I participated in The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Out of the Darkness Community Walk in Washington, DC.

In 2008, my family suffered a tremendous loss when we lost my father to suicide. Since then, my sisters and I have made it our mission to rai...

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Teaching Your Daughter to Respond to Mean Behavior with Confidence child's emotional growth frienships mean girls mom and daughter parenting tips teen problems tips for teens Oct 23, 2024

Is your daughter struggling with a mean or disrespectful friend in her group?

Many girls I work with in coaching share this same challenge. It's heartbreaking to see how deeply it affects them, especially within their friendships.

Together, we explore why some people behave this way and, most impo...

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7 Strategies for Parents Dealing with Passive-Aggressive Daughters child's emotional growth mean girls mom and daughter mother daughter relationship parenting tips passive-aggressive friend teen problems Oct 10, 2024

In our ongoing conversation about the complexities of mother-daughter relationships, this week we're tackling a particularly tricky subject that many of us encounter: passive-aggressive behavior in our teens.

Building on our previous discussion about supporting our daughters through passive-aggress...

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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 of my individ...

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3 Essential Lessons for Girls Entering Middle School back to school worries child's emotional growth frienships mindfulness mother daughter relationship parenting tips teen problems Aug 14, 2024

As the new school year approaches, it's a great time to reflect on the valuable lessons and skills that can help our girls thrive in middle and high school. Transitioning to middle school can be a challenging time, filled with new experiences and expectations.
 Here are the three key takeaways that ...

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Empowering Our Daughters: Overcoming Bullying and Building Resilience back to school worries child's emotional growth frienship loss in teens mom and daughter negative thoughts parenting tips teen problems teen worries tips for teens Jul 24, 2024

Empowering Your Daughter to Overcome Bullying

In The Brave Girl Tribe, many girls have courageously shared their experiences of being bullied by classmates and even friends. Hearing these stories has been incredibly helpful for others, showing them they are not alone and providing encouragement and...

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Guiding Your Daughter in Making New Friends back to school worries frienships mindfulness parenting tips teen frienships teen problems tips for teens Jul 19, 2024

Making friends in middle school can be effortless for some girls, while others may find it challenging to initiate and maintain friendships.

In my online community for girls in 5th to 8th grade, The Brave Girl Tribe, many members have expressed a desire for help in making new friends. We are dedica...

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Tips and Tools for Raising Confident Girls back to school worries mother daughter relationship negative thoughts teen problems teenage anxiety tips for teens Jul 08, 2024

 In our ongoing discussions within The Brave Girl Tribe, our vibrant community for girls in 5th to 8th grade, a popular topic has emerged—building confidence in uncomfortable situations.

Our members shared stories about times they felt out of place or nervous, sparking a meaningful conversation and...

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Overcoming Summer Friendship Challenges: Resources for Parents and Teens friendship drama mother daughter relationship parenting tips teen problems teen worries teenage anxiety Jul 02, 2024

Summer should be a time of joy and freedom, yet it often brings unique social challenges, especially for our girls.

Many parents have reached out to me this summer seeking advice on supporting their daughters who are navigating social hurdles. These girls are anxious about encountering their ex-bes...

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Guiding Your Daughter: Effective Strategies for Managing Finals with Confidence affirmations mindfulness mom and daughter motivation teen problems tips for teens May 08, 2024

Anxiety can build as final exams and standardized testing season approaches. It’s a critical time for our students, especially those managing ADHD. Let’s explore how we can help our daughters feel less overwhelmed and more empowered during this stressful time of year.

Navigating the educational jou...

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Unlocking Children's Potential: Modeling Resilience and Self-Control child's emotional growth friendship drama mindfulness mother daughter relationship parenting tips teen problems tips for teens Mar 12, 2024

This past week has been filled with enriching experiences aimed at fostering a supportive environment for our children and students. I had the privilege of participating in various workshops and presentations emphasizing the importance of nurturing positive relationships and addressing anxiety in ou...

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