From a Broken Wrist to a Broken Heart
Picture this: your daughter is gleefully making her way across the monkey bars when suddenly, she falls and breaks her wrist. You rush her to the nearest … Read More
It is God who Gives the Name “Wanted”
In 2015, 285 girls in India participated in a renaming ceremony. Their given names translated to mean “unwanted.” Can you imagine walking through life with “unwanted” as … Read More
Why Empathy for the Neurodiverse Matters in Her Relationships
God’s children are a unique, diverse tapestry who bear His Image on the earth. Some of our differences are harder to recognize than others. With the rate … 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
When the Overwhelmed Feeling Just Won’t Let Up
Feeling overwhelmed is a natural part of life for any girl—school can be stressful, a messy room can feel daunting, and a fight with your best friend … Read More
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
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
Teaching Self Control to Combat the Screen Addiction Norm
According to a 2019 survey by Common Sense Media, the average American teen spends nearly seven and a half hours enjoying screen time, daily. Keep in mind … 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
It’s Important for Your Girl to Feel Comfortable in Her Skin
Girls have been seen wearing sweatshirts in the warmest of climates to the puzzlement of their parents. The heavy hoodie worn with shorts and sandals may be … 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
Why Girls are More Likely to be Addicted to Instagram
Functional MRIs conducted while teen girls used Instagram showed that they have an extremely heightened dopamine response—equal to a boy’s propensity toward video games. We are seeing … Read More