Know the Signs of an Eating Disorder
February is National Eating Disorder Awareness Month—a month to educate citizens on the effects of these specific mental illnesses and provide support for those suffering. Research shows … Read More
Where Does Your Girl’s Photo Go When She Sends it Out?
The instant exchange of information and photos sets today’s technological age apart from where we were even 10 years ago. Your girl can send a photo to … Read More
It’s Important for Your Girl to Feel Comfortable in Her Skin
Girls have been seen wearing sweatshirts in the warmest of climates to the puzzlement of their parents. The heavy hoodie worn with shorts and sandals may be … Read More
If Disordered Eating Creeps in, Take a Whole-Life Approach with Her
30 million Americans live with an eating disorder. Of that 30 million, 20 million are women. Data shows that eating disorders are the third most common chronic … Read More
Communicate Her Identity to Support Her Identity in Christ
“I Feel” statements are a common exercise in counseling. This exercise forces you to habitualize rephrasing your sentences to begin with the words “I Feel”. This exercise … Read More
In the Pursuit of Resiliency Guard Against Repressed Emotions
Resiliency is a popular word in parenting circles. In fact, even at American Heritage Girls, we talk a lot about raising resilient girls to become strong women. … Read More
In Seasons of Hardship, Guide Her Through Every Step of the Way
How does your girl handle stress or catastrophe? She might immediately look to you to see how you’re handling that situation. She might succumb to the flight … Read More
Why a “Glow Up” Isn’t Just for Outward Beauty
There’s a trend online where girls share pictures from their childhood, typically sporting goofy outfits or unfortunate hairstyles, and then pictures from today where they celebrate their … Read More
When the Dark Night of the World Overwhelms, Remind Her of God
Today’s girls, both Gen Z and Gen Alpha, live in an unmistakably dark cloud of fear. The pandemic, mass shootings, war in the world—combine those fears with … Read More
Ditch Body Shaming Culture and Embrace Full-Circle Wellness
As we approach the summer months, the media will start its annual campaign on “how to get a beach body”. Girls will soon be inundated with magical … Read More
How to Approach the Topic of Addiction
The word “addicted” these days has casual meanings, like “I’m addicted to tacos; they’re literally my favorite thing in the world!” But for those who struggle with … Read More
Affirming Her God-Given Worth…Fancy or Not
When your girl plays dress-up or does she run around the house proclaiming how pretty she looks? I can almost hear the undeniable sound of plastic high … Read More