Why Authority Doesn’t Always Mean Control
Say “authority”, and your girl probably thinks about your parental authority over her—that her parents are in charge. Authority, meaning “control.” But beyond the parental variety, authority … Read More
Breaking Up with Toxic Gossip
Has your daughter ever rushed to share a rumor with you that she heard swirling about a friend? Or even a rumor she heard about herself? We … Read More
Why Christian Girls Don’t Need the Highlight Reel
In a social media culture where the average tween and teen’s every moment is captured in “snaps” and “stories,” it may be easy for your girl … Read More
Teaching Your Daughter Long-Term Habit Change
Studies show adding small new behaviors to existing ones makes way for big habitual change. For example, if your family watches TV nightly, but each of you struggle to carve out time … Read More
Giving an Update to the End-of-Day Report
As our kids go back to school, whether in-person or remotely, time spent around the dinner table together becomes extra important. But don’t fall into the “how … Read More
Look for Times to Take Mother-Daughter Dates
“No one ever listens to me!” and “you just don’t get it!” seem to be two of the most commonly used phrases in a girl’s vocabulary, am … Read More
Supporting Your Girl Through Difficult Seasons
We all go through difficult situations and sometimes difficult seasons. As parents, we draw upon our previous experience and know that with the help of the Holy … Read More
What if We Thought Differently About Comparison?
Is comparison really the thief of joy? So many have clung to these poignant words penned by Theodore Roosevelt—but are they always true? Girls today struggle with comparison in … Read More
Teach Her to Choose Redemption Over Shame
Is your girl growing up in a faith culture of redemption or shame? Young Christians often view the faith as a list of “do’s and don’ts”—all rules, no mercy. While … Read More
Does God Expect Flawless?
Girls often have the tendency to seek out perfection. Striving for flawlessness can show itself in a multitude of ways that are all inherently good. She might find … Read More
Guide Your Child to Resist Worldwide Comparison and Inferiority
When your girl discovers a new passion, like playing the piano, she’s likely to turn to the internet for inspiration… but yikes! Her search results in dozens of child prodigies and … Read More
Parent Your Christian Kid to Choose Kindness
Today’s world seems fraught with unkind words from cable news to online conversations. This decline in civility can be confusing to your girl. Uncharitable words and inconsiderate … Read More