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
A Tell-Me-Anything Relationship Mirrors God the Father to Her
When’s the last time you said to your daughter “You can tell me anything.” While you rack your brain, I’ll let you in on a little secret: … Read More
Turning “I Feel” into “I Am” in Light of Christ
“I Feel” statements are a common exercise in counseling. This exercise forces you to habitualize rephrasing your sentences to begin with the words “I Feel”. This exercise … 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
Guide Your Girl in Self Care of Her Soul
The practice of “self-care” has taken off in recent years. Bath bombs and scented candles are tasked with bringing down our stress levels and restoring our wellbeing. … 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
Trust in Your Divine Role as Her Parent or Caregiver
Did you know that preborn babies can identify and recognize different voices? In fact, newborns are comforted by the familiar sounds of mom and dad in those … Read More