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
Bringing Heaven Down to Earth Through “Because God” Statements
How have you helped form your girl’s view of God? The ways we talk about, worship, revere, and interact with God in our daily lives shapes how … Read More
Showing Gratitude to Others Springs from Gratitude to God
Did you know that the Lord calls us to show gratitude to Him and to one another? Paul does just this in his First Letter to the … Read More
How Creative Gifting Can Make an Impact for Christ
In this season of gift-giving, some families are reviewing cultural traditions surrounding the holidays and opting instead for outside-the-box ways to show their love. Toys are nice. … Read More
How to Guide Your Girl in Helping a Friend in Crisis
When a girl is experiencing common mental health struggles, like anxiety and depression, she will often confide in a friend. That means that even if your girl … Read More
Ways Your Girl can Love Your Neighbor This Advent Season
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
10 Ways to Practice Gratitude with Your Family This Thanksgiving
This month we are entering a season which, in the United States, has been devoted to gratitude and thanksgiving for 400 years! While the Thanksgiving holiday has … Read More
Caring for the Friend in Need is Caring for the Heart of God
During your girl’s school and extra-curricular activities, she is often guided to “find a friend” or a “buddy”. Whether it is picking a kickball team or singing … Read More
Those Who Seek the Lord with an Earnest Heart Find Godliness
“I’m sorry, okay. Geez, what else do you want from me?” Heard this lately from your girl? Whether she says it to you or a sibling, the … Read More
When She Asks for Time With You, Give Her Your All
“Would it be okay for us to have some time together this week?” When your girl utters these words, no doubt your heart leaps for joy. Whether … Read More
Loving Discipline is Part of Your Girl’s Training into Godliness
When Olympians prepare for their respective events, we commonly call this process “training” resulting in a well-disciplined mind and body. Athletes don’t achieve great things without the … Read More