A Second-Rate Version or a First-Rate Her?
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
Does Potential for Failure Incite Courage or Fear in Your Girl?
From epic stunts to young advocates fighting for human dignity, today’s online communities are bursting with videos of risk-takers. Is your girl empowered by these stories or … Read More
In Family Priorities, It’s Good to Keep the First Things First
When your girl bounds into the kitchen every morning, you feed her a healthy breakfast. When she wants to watch an evening movie, you check to make … Read More
Is Your Girl a Cheerful Giver or a More-Monger?
‘Tis the season to be jolly…and maybe, a little greedy? If your girl is anything like other kids, the endless supply of toy catalogues and gift guides … Read More
Do Your Girl’s Failures Make You Feel Like a Failure?
Have you recently navigated the tightrope of receiving feedback about your girl? Whether through impromptu conversations after preschool pick-up or a quick grocery store exchange with her … Read More
Her Validation should come from God NOT Social Media
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
Lawnmower Parenting: Far Worse than Helicopter Ever Was
You’ve likely heard of “helicopter parenting”—a hovering, overbearing style. And in recent years the “lawnmower parenting” approach has shown itself—the parent “mows over” any obstacle so a … Read More
To the Overwhelmed Working Mom who Wants the Best for Her Girl
The 2022 Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that nearly 50% of U.S. families have both parents employed. Working mothers have reported record high levels of stress, feeling … Read More
When Her Gospel-Centered Life Compliments Her Quirky Resilience
Have you heard the adage “swimming upstream”? Salmon have a biological urgency in the late summer months to swim against a river’s current. Have you seen something … Read More
“Nothing to Wear”: Fashion Trends or Contentment?
“Ugh! I don’t have anything to wear!” Whether you’re a girl or woman, this happens often while standing in front of your closet. Where does this exasperation … Read More
Your Christian Girl’s Words should be Seasoned with Gospel Invitation
“Those Christians talk funny!” Have you heard anyone say this who wasn’t raised in church or is new to the faith? The truth is—we do talk funny! … Read More
Why Jesus is the Best Centerpiece of Your Girl’s Desire
Athletes know that over time our bodies can acclimate to tough training. But what about our hearts? There’s a term psychologists use to describe this phenomenon—it’s called … Read More