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
The Fruit of the Spirit: Yes, Even During Puberty
As your girl grows and develops mentally, her body changes and matures physically. The hormonal fluctuations caused by puberty can create a whirlwind of emotions within her. … Read More
Teach Your Girl to Pray for Others as well as Her Own Needs
What does your girl pray for? Our prayer lives can be incredibly tender and personal, so it may be that you’ve never heard your daughter pray aloud. … Read More
As You Imitate God, She Will Imitate You
When your daughter was a baby, you desperately wanted her to imitate you–to repeat “mama,” to hold her spoon, to walk steadily. No matter her age today, … Read More
The Guidance of Romans in Sisterhood
Is your girl the oldest child, the youngest child, or right in the middle? Maybe she’s an only child. No matter her birth order, being a sister … Read More