Physical, Mental, Spiritual Health: A Life Well-Lived
We frequently hear how spiritual and mental health play key roles in raising a Godly girl, but physical health is important too. Scripture tells us that we … Read More
Steering Prayers for Blessing into a Spiritual Place for Your Girl
Think of the word “abundance” — what comes to mind? Chances are, words like “blessings” will surface. Ask your girl what “blessings” means. If she immediately goes … Read More
Why the Effects of Being Ignored are More Harmful Than You Think
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
Make the Most of those Car Ride to Hone Your Girl’s Social Empathy
Fostering social skills early in life is a valuable skill that can be easily overlooked—after all, the mountain of schoolwork, the frenzied chauffeuring from dance to soccer … Read More
Church Hurt: Navigating it without Leaving the Church Altogether
Has your daughter ever had a bad experience at church? Maybe she butted heads with a mean girl at youth group or overheard a rude comment from … Read More
Parent Response can be the Key to Redeeming a Teen’s Attitude
If your daughter is anything like most tween-age girls, she has a little bit of an attitude. A surge of hormones, low self-esteem, friend drama—it’s all a … Read More
It is God who Gives the Name “Wanted”
In 2015, 285 girls in India participated in a renaming ceremony. Their given names translated to mean “unwanted.” Can you imagine walking through life with “unwanted” as … Read More
When Easily Swiping to Reject Creeps into Her Friendships
In today’s age of smartphone technology, even toddlers know how to swipe a screen to make something disappear. Archiving text messages, closing out active apps, or even … Read More
Why Empathy for the Neurodiverse Matters in Her Relationships
God’s children are a unique, diverse tapestry who bear His Image on the earth. Some of our differences are harder to recognize than others. With the rate … Read More
How to Respond When Her Words Don’t Match the Heart Issue
Every parent, even one from a faith-filled, and well-functioning family unit, will hear the hurtful words of a frustrated child. “I hate you” and “I wish I … Read More
When She Shouts “Who Cares” but Thinks No One Cares
When a teenage girl flippantly retorts through tears, “who cares?” have you considered there’s something deeper going on in those two words? Rather than asserting that she … Read More
How to be a Kind Detective of Your Girl’s Heart
Connected parents understand that their best approach to ongoing, open conversations with their girls is to adopt the persona of the “kind detective”—“kind” being the operative word … Read More