Why No Sport Defines Her When Her Identity is in Christ
Does your daughter compete in a sport she adores? Perhaps she’s an archer or a swimmer and she goes above and beyond. But what happens if she … Read More
Why Volunteering is Good for Mental Health & God’s Kingdom
The most recent Youth Volunteering and Civic Engagement Survey found that 55% of teenagers participated in volunteer activities contributing 1.3 billion hours of service nationwide. Quite impressive, … Read More
Fashion Trends Come & Go, But Her Identity in Christ is Solid
If your girl is suddenly pining for some questionable items from your wardrobe of yesteryear, she’s not alone! Claw clips, platform shoes, fannypacks, and tiny handbags—what’s ‘old’ … Read More
For a Godly Girl, Today and Tomorrow Matter in Eternity
Tomorrow isn’t promised. Yet, tweens and teens especially tend to live as if there are a million tomorrows ahead. But God calls us to live with eternity, always … Read More
Prioritizing God in All Things: Ingredients for a Healthy Family
Balance is a term thrown around a lot by professionals, students, and busy moms alike. That somehow, the secret to achieving a manageable and happy life is … Read More
Why be a Second-Rate Version of Someone Else?
If you’ve ever tasted real vanilla extract or maple syrup, you’ll have a hard time using the fake stuff ever again. Why? The imitation is simply not … Read More
Today’s Girls Face Crushing Pressure, So Give Her a Peace-Rooted Identity
Girls feel all kinds of pressure—pressure to get good grades, be the best on the team, be the loyal bff…they’re all good motivators, and with a healthy … Read More
Social Media Addiction is a Cycle of Validation
Did you know that positive feedback on social media stimulates the brain to release dopamine, the same chemical released by certain addictive drugs? It’s no wonder we … Read More
Jesus Replaces Jealousy with Peace & Contentment in the Heart
Jealousy. It’s a powerful emotion that snuffs out joy and contentment from a person’s heart. You may notice that your little girl is jealous because she has … Read More
Celebrate Spiritual Birthdays Each Year in Full Joy
Different Christian faith traditions celebrate baptism in a multitude of ways, but all of them mark the start of a new life in Christ. The day we … Read More
Christ the Gardener Cultivating Your Girl into His Likeness
When you consider your parenting style, are you more of a carpenter or a gardener? Put simply, carpenters “fix” things, while gardeners “tend” to things. When it … Read More
Working to Surface and Process Repressed Feelings
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