A Good Cry is Truly Good for Your Girl
Has your girl cried recently? Tears at the end of a heartwarming movie, releasing frustration through crying, and eyes glistening with joy—all are so good for both … Read More
Reducing Her Anxiety through Service
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
Could You Recognize Signs of Child Abuse?
When it comes to child abuse, we are learning now more than ever that the previous understanding of “stranger danger” doesn’t apply in the majority of instances. … Read More
Why Community & Serving are the Antidote to Loneliness
Americans today are struggling with intense loneliness. Harvard researchers report that 36% of all Americans—including 61% of young adults—feel “serious loneliness.” We are surrounded by people on … Read More
When Your Girl is Around People but Still Feels Alone
The U.S. Surgeon General recently recognized loneliness and isolation as a public health crisis in our nation—right up there with obesity and addiction. One of the most … Read More
When Your Girl has Shame on Her Thanksgiving Plate
Thanksgiving is a time for feasting with family and friends to celebrate in gratitude blessings from the Lord. Throughout the Bible, feasts were a way to pour … Read More
The Power of a 3-Word Prayer: “God’s Got This”
A 2019 study found that 70% of teens 13 to 17 believe ‘anxiety and depression’ to be a major problem among their peers. Add in the recurring … Read More
Break the Stigma of Mental Health Shame
Any family who’s struggled with mental health challenges knows the stigma of shame. Sadly, our culture, while beginning to recognize the mental health crises happening, doesn’t quite know … Read More
The Path to a Positive Outlook for Your Girl
The power of expectation is real. Think you’re going to have a bad day and it will likely happen. But with a positive expectation, you might be … Read More
Body Dysmorphia and a God-Centered Response
Research confirms that Teenage Body Dysmorphic Disorder, or what’s known simply as “body dysmorphia” in pop culture, is on the rise. Findings prove that social media and … Read More
If She’s Stuck in a Rage Rut, Approach the Heart Before the Anger
Have you ever tried to help an injured critter? You patiently approach the animal, free it from harm, and bring it into your arms for warm healing … Read More
When She Chooses the Phone Over the Friend
Smartphone overuse in adolescents has risen sharply over the last three years sparking a distancing effect through a behavior known as “phubbing”. Yes, you heard that correctly—“phubbing.” … Read More