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
Try Employing the 3-3-3 Method and Prayer for Her Anxiety
A 2019 study found that 70% of teens 13 to 17 believe ‘anxiety and depression’ to be a major problem among their peers. Add in the recurring … 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
Give Her Confidence to Speak God’s Truth with Boldness
Does your girl have strong opinions? While the media often highlights teens advocating for controversial cultural issues, Gen Z-ers are often hesitant to express firm beliefs on … Read More
Encouraging Your Girl in Judgement-Free Prayer
Does your girl struggle with worry around prayer? It’s common for those not familiar with praying, particularly aloud, to feel anxiety about “doing it right”. Girls today … Read More
When Anxiety Hits Ease Her Fears Through Christian Music
As parents with strong faith in the Lord, we know that there is so much to gain from reading Scripture habitually and praying to God. We read … Read More
In Crippling Isolation, Your Girl Needs Time and Connection
I’ve heard it said that living in 2020 was similar to being trapped in a snow globe. For many, isolation existed for a good part of the … Read More
How to be a Tech-Wise Family for Your Girl’s Safety
I’ve heard the smartphone compared to being the new “Swiss Army knife”. Smartphones are powerful tools with so many uses—telephone, camera, wallet, and more. But just like … 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
When Anxiety Floods Her Thoughts, Guide Your Girl to God
Does your girl live in constant fear of the “worst case scenario”? For some, it can be difficult to navigate through the new and unknown in life. … Read More
How Cybersmiling Could Bring Vital Joy to Her Hurting Friend
Cyberbullying is increasingly common among children under 18. Search engine data shows the volume of worldwide searches for “cyberbullying” has increased three-fold since 2004, with the majority … Read More
Celebrate Honesty in Your Family to Combat Lying Culture
Picture this: you go to pour your morning coffee in your favorite mug but there it is, broken in the cupboard. But wait—when you ask who broke … Read More