“Don’t tell me to relax, mom! I’ll relax when I’m in the grave.” Today’s girls experience pressure to succeed far surpassing what generations before reported. Lateral comparisons … Read More
30 million Americans live with an eating disorder. Of that 30 million, 20 million are women. Data shows that eating disorders are the third most common chronic … Read More
We’re all familiar with a girl’s agonizing morning routine. Locked away in the family bathroom, your girl primps until she feels “just right”. Have you ever questioned … Read More
At some point in their daughter’s upbringing, every parent becomes the reject. When she’s young it’s “Not you daddy, mommy has to read to me.” When she’s … Read More
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
Today’s girls, both Gen Z and Gen Alpha, live in an unmistakably dark cloud of fear. The pandemic, mass shootings, war in the world—combine those fears with … Read More
As we approach the summer months, the media will start its annual campaign on “how to get a beach body”. Girls will soon be inundated with magical … Read More
Today’s girls are surrounded by a culture that places great importance on freedom—freedom of expression, specifically. The ability to define oneself and one’s opinions is at the … Read More
“God bless America, land that I love…” In a time where love and loyalty to one’s country carries with it much complexity, how does your girl understand … Read More
Does your daughter feel like an outcast? Left out from the crowd at school? Tween and teen years can be incredibly difficult for girls, but thankfully you’re … Read More
Every girl inevitably deals with a bully: either they’re the victim of bullying, they see others being bullied, or they may even become a bully. So how … Read More
Wanting to be a part of a group is a natural desire for many. But what happens if your girl is drawn to the wrong crowd? She … Read More