How Filters Negatively Shape Her Self-Image
Today’s world places so much pressure on girls to look, speak, believe, and behave in a social media-approved way. During adolescence, girls are beginning to discover who … Read More
Today’s world places so much pressure on girls to look, speak, believe, and behave in a social media-approved way. During adolescence, girls are beginning to discover who … Read More
There comes a day in nearly every girl’s life where she suddenly, desperately wants to wear makeup. Whether it’s a matter of peer pressure or a creative … Read More
Has your daughter ever come to you feeling like the worst student, athlete, or friend in the world? Rather than try to reaffirm her by saying “you’ll … Read More
As summer approaches, your girl is likely aware of “swimsuit season”—a time of year for which we can thank the fashion industry! Many parents roll their eyes … Read More
The word “follower” today has cultural ties to social media. And racking up followers equates with credibility or value in the public’s mind. However, what happens when … Read More
“I’M her best friend, not that other girl! How could she do this to me?” If you have an elementary-aged, pre-teen, or teen daughter, chances are you’ve … Read More
A recent poll revealed that 98% of middle and high school students aspire to be social media influencers. The overwhelming majority of children in our country want … Read More
“It’s never too late to try.” We use this to encourage kids to step out and try new things when they’re afraid. In a 2021 Barna research … Read More
Kids and adults alike have a strong addiction to their smartphones and social media. We spend hours in a lonely pursuit of checking notifications, playing games, posting … Read More
A growing trend of parents doing away with the practice of sleepovers for their kids stems from a desire to remove bullying and sexual abuse dangers. This … Read More
Functional MRIs conducted while teen girls used Instagram showed that they have an extremely heightened dopamine response—equal to a boy’s propensity toward video games. We are seeing … Read More
It’s the age-old struggle of younger siblings everywhere: back-to-school-season means trying to convince a new set of teachers that you are, in fact, just as great as … Read More