Why Modeling Healthy Body Image for Your Girl Matters
When your girl looks in the mirror, what is her physical response? Perhaps she grimaces saying something negative about what she sees. Did you know that now, … 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
What Giving Up Something at Lent Teaches Us About Christ
We’re a few weeks into Lent now… how’s it going? Much like New Years resolutions, are your family’s Lenten sacrificial promises of extra prayer, fasting, and almsgiving … Read More
In Attractions, Guide Her to Wisdom Rather than a Rush-to-Crush Mind
Think back to the first person who turned your eye. Not just as friends, but as “more than friends”. Our culture describes these feelings as a “crush”. … 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
Know the Signs of an Eating Disorder
February is National Eating Disorder Awareness Month—a month to educate citizens on the effects of these specific mental illnesses and provide support for those suffering. Research shows … Read More
If She Tends to Overcommit, Gently Remind Her of Boundaries
Is your girl a go-getter? When presented with a challenging situation, she always takes the head-on approach. But could that be to her detriment? If her tendency … Read More
The Best Way to Handle Social Media is to Take a Break
Kids and adults alike have a strong addiction to their smartphones and social media. We spend hours in a lonely pursuit of checking notifications, playing games, posting … Read More
Where Does Your Girl’s Photo Go When She Sends it Out?
The instant exchange of information and photos sets today’s technological age apart from where we were even 10 years ago. Your girl can send a photo to … Read More
Too Much Indoor Time is Changing a Generation of Eyes
Recent studies show that kids who spend more time indoors are are being diagnosed with myopia*, more than those who get outside. Why? Screen time. Limiting the … Read More
With No Lack of Activity Choices, Your Girl’s Tiredness Takes Over
When we are not fully rested, it can affect our mood and interactions with others. Barna found that “the most commonly experienced negative emotion across all of … Read More
When Sharing Opinions are Not Helpful
Have you ever consulted with your daughter on a new outfit or hairstyle? It can be an awkward conversation if her opinion is negative—but imagine if you … Read More