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
Turning “I Feel” into “I Am” in Light of 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
How Can Your Girl See a Spiritual “Glow Up” in Her Life?
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
Be the Influencer of Her Soul in Your Home
It’s a basic part of human nature to want to take control of our lives, and girls are no exception. They desire to be decision-makers in how … Read More