Equipping your daughter with social-emotional skills is paramount to raising a Godly adult. When kids learn how to interact in a connective way with other people, they tend to express more kindness and empathy. Toys, TV shows, and books are becoming increasingly aware of these themes, but they aren’t enough! 

While conversations about her feelings, brainstorming how to react to scenarios, and developing coping strategies are all helpful tactics, ultimately our girls need to be in the presence of other children.  

A safe, Spirit-filled place, like an American Heritage Girls Troop, youth group, or service organization, gives girls somewhere to interact and live out the skills she’s learning. 1 Chronicles 16:11 instructs us to “Look to the Lord and his strength, seek his face always.” When she invites God into her daily interactions, she’ll find a well of confidence! 

Listen to the Raising Godly Girls Minute with Patti Garibay: