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
Your Girl Might Need Help Asking for Help
Your girl is shouldering more stress and difficulty than usual. Chances are she isn’t going to ask for help when she needs it. Regularly checking in with … Read More
Asking for Help Makes Her a Strong Girl
Have you ever heard a toddler huff and puff while completing a task, erupting in an “I can do it myself!” when someone offers to help? It’s … Read More
Courage to Have Hard Conversations With Your Girl
Kids are not the best at engaging in conversation with their parents. The age-old question of “How was your day?” has led to many eye rolls and … Read More
Redirect Negative Self-Talk to Renew Her Mind
Do you catch your daughter saying negative things about herself? Maybe she uses phrases like, “I’ll never get that right,” or “I’m always messing up!” These words … Read More
Prayerfully Steer Her in the Right Direction
As parents, we want to raise our daughter to spread her wings and stand on her own two feet. While pushing your girl toward independence is necessary … Read More
FOBO Leads Her Down a Path of Anxiety and Depression
If your girl is away from her smartphone, tablet, or other devices for longer than five seconds, does she feel like she can’t survive? With each passing … Read More
Seek Wise Counsel if Trauma Comes to Your Family
No parent wants to find out their girl has experienced trauma. It’s our job to protect her from mental, emotional, and physical wounds. You may easily pinpoint the … Read More
Equip Your Team to Help Fight Her Depression
God has blessed us humans with the gift of experiencing a wide range of emotions. After all, we couldn’t fully appreciate good feelings, like joy, without also … Read More