Keep Her Holiday Gifting Rooted in God’s Gift of Christ
Is your daughter getting caught up in the commercial-side of Christmas? It’s easy to get wrapped up in the balsam-scented sparkle of it all! But we know … Read More
Guide Your Girl to Love Her Neighbor by Serving Them
In Mark 12:31, Jesus tells us to “Love your neighbor as yourself”. As you prepare delicious treats, mail holiday greetings, and cross off your shopping list, consider … Read More
Why Volunteering is Good for Mental Health & God’s Kingdom
The most recent Youth Volunteering and Civic Engagement Survey found that 55% of teenagers participated in volunteer activities contributing 1.3 billion hours of service nationwide. Quite impressive, … Read More
Compassion is the Key for Developing Empathy in Your Girl
Your girl may befriend, listen, and learn from others who are different from her, yet still find it challenging to understand their unique experiences. It’s important to … Read More
Teach Her to Do Good with Her Resources at the Holidays
The holiday season will be here soon and thanks to friends and social media, your girl is probably already pining for the latest and greatest. Now is … Read More
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