Some Helpful Alternatives to the Norm of Sleepovers
A growing trend of parents doing away with the practice of sleepovers for their kids stems from a desire to remove bullying and sexual abuse dangers. This … Read More
Guard Your Girl Against “Tricky People” Online
The traditional notion of “stranger danger” struck fear in the minds of parents and children alike when teaching children to recognize and avoid danger. By contrast, research … Read More
Advent: There is Holiness and Joy in the Waiting
Our lives ebb and flow through many seasons during the calendar year. The Advent season, those five weeks leading up to Christmas Day, is anchored in waiting…something … Read More
When Jumping to Conclusions Robs Your Girl of Her Peace
If you’ve recently felt under the weather, then you know the mental health risks of searching your symptoms on WebMD. A headache becomes a potential terminal illness … Read More
When Your Girl’s Sadness has Turned into Depression
Have you noticed your daughter is in a bit of a funk lately? In a season of difficulty, it’s important to recognize when your daughter is sad … Read More
How God Redeems Culture While We Contend for the Faith
Insert any unknown term in the question: “Where did you learn that?” This might be your reaction when your girl spouts the latest euphemism from the Urban … Read More
If God Rested on the Seventh Day, Your Girl For Sure Needs a Break
“I’m just so poured out. I’ve got nothing left!” If your girl ever says these words, pay attention. Her heart aches for deep Sabbath rest! Rest and … Read More
When Behind the Scenes Looks like a Mess in God’s Tapestry
With a struggling economy, your family might be experiencing job loss, financial hardship, or food insecurity. Tough choices in family budget might eliminate outings or a new … Read More
Comparison Fuels Endless Striving, So Help Her Slow the Pace
“Don’t tell me to relax, mom! I’ll relax when I’m in the grave.” Today’s girls experience pressure to succeed far surpassing what generations before reported. Lateral comparisons … Read More
Warn Her Against the “I Can Handle This Myself” Heart
Is your girl quick to ask for help? Or does she try to manage on her own strength? As one who cares deeply for her heart, it … Read More
If She has a Pioneer Spirit, Keep Her Rooted Under God’s Authority
Does your independent girl like to do things her own way? Tweaking a banana bread recipe or designing a new font could be advantages to her pioneer … Read More
If Disordered Eating Creeps in, Take a Whole-Life Approach with Her
30 million Americans live with an eating disorder. Of that 30 million, 20 million are women. Data shows that eating disorders are the third most common chronic … Read More