Training Your Girl How to Handle Awkward Situations in Grace
Girls today are savvy enough to know that there are issues that may divide even the best of friends. While they are aware of these different outlooks, … Read More
How to Teach Your Daughter to Accept Those Who Look Different from Her
Have you ever been in a public place with your girl, terrified of how she might inappropriately react to someone who is different? So often, parents command … Read More
Emotional Neglect Rewires Her Brain, so She Needs Your Time & Attention
Researchers have discovered that when we feel ignored, our bodies go into a stress response. In these cases, the brain can treat emotional pain the same way … Read More
Christ the Gardener Cultivating Your Girl into His Likeness
When you consider your parenting style, are you more of a carpenter or a gardener? Put simply, carpenters “fix” things, while gardeners “tend” to things. When it … 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
You See Chronic Complainer, She Wants to Be Seen
Is your girl a chronic complainer? One moment she’s grumbling about her haircut and the next she’s griping about the weather. The more time you spend around … 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
Have Scripture on the Walls of Her Heart and Your Home
If you had to guess how many passages of Scripture you have hanging on the walls of your home, how many would you say? When raising Godly … Read More
Partner with Your Girl to Actively Show Gratitude
There is a rich tradition of hospitality in the south. One tradition is that of the surcee—a small, unexpected gift with no occasion in mind. The surcee, … Read More
Godly Women of Integrity have Repentant Hearts
How often does your daughter hear you apologize to her or another loved one when you are wrong? Raising your girl to be a woman of integrity … 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
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