Caring for Your Girl’s Mental Health When Suicide Rates Rise
In December 2021, the U.S. Surgeon General reported a 51% increase over the last 2 years of ER visits for adolescent girls who attempted to take their … Read More
In December 2021, the U.S. Surgeon General reported a 51% increase over the last 2 years of ER visits for adolescent girls who attempted to take their … Read More
“Because that’s how we do things in our family.” Does this remind you of your childhood? Some families let generational sin seep in and don’t quite know how … Read More
When’s the last time you stared at the majesty of the night sky? Psalm 147 tells us “He counts the number of the stars; He calls them … Read More
Throughout my tenure as a volunteer working with girls, and now as a leader of volunteers who work with girls, one area remains constant: Girls love service. … Read More
There’s a seemingly forgotten virtue in today’s divisive culture–the virtue of kindness. Kindness on the surface may manifest itself with smiling, getting along, and not ruffling feathers. … Read More
Intrusive thoughts can happen to anyone. But for some, having intrusive, unwanted, and distressing thoughts can become a cycle of obsession that’s seemingly impossible to break. If … Read More
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
“Break my heart for what breaks yours” –a powerful prayer for a world so numbed by pain. Perhaps it’s the constant, horrific news cycle, or the polarizing, … Read More
The most recent Youth Volunteering and Civic Engagement Survey found that 55% of teenagers participated in volunteer activities contributing 1.3 billion hours of service nationwide. Quite impressive, … Read More
Adolescent death by suicide has reportedly grown from 5,000 to 6,120 American children—a nearly 20% increase over the past four years. 1.2 million children each year are … Read More
Researchers estimate that prolonged feelings of loneliness can actually shorten a person’s life by 15 years, making isolation as equally impactful as smoking 15 cigarettes per day. … Read More
Girls feel all kinds of pressure—pressure to get good grades, be the best on the team, be the loyal bff…they’re all good motivators, and with a healthy … Read More