The Bible Rather Than Culture to Teach Your Girl about Gender
We recognize through Genesis 1:27 that we are made male and female in the image and likeness of God. Our body is a gift from God that … Read More
The Lord Gives Your Girl the Power to Overcome
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
How to Abide with 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
How to Guard Your Heart from Becoming Hard in Sin
“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
Talking With Your Girl about Substance Use & Self Control
There’s an age-old behavior that parents of teenagers have struggled with for generations—substance use. Tell a generation of teens they can’t drink or smoke, and they flock … Read More
With Suicide Rates at a High, Be Vigilant about Her Mental Health
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
Today’s Girls Face Crushing Pressure, So Give Her a Peace-Rooted Identity
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
What to do When Your Girl is the Cyberbully Online
Have you ever read the comments girls leave on one another’s social media? It can be downright appalling to witness the cyber bullying our girls go through. … Read More
Emotional Neglect Rewires Her Brain, so She Needs Your Time & Attention
Researchers have discovered that when we feel ignored, our bodies go into a stress response. In these cases, the brain can treat emotional pain the same way … Read More
Working to Surface and Process Repressed Feelings
Resiliency is a popular word in parenting circles. In fact, even at American Heritage Girls, we talk a lot about raising resilient girls to become strong women. … Read More
How Cybersmiling Could Bring Vital Joy to Her Hurting Friend
Cyberbullying is increasingly common among children under 18. Search engine data shows the volume of worldwide searches for “cyberbullying” has increased three-fold since 2004, with the majority … Read More
FOBO Leads Her Down a Path of Anxiety and Depression
If your girl is away from her smartphone, tablet, or other devices for longer than five seconds, does she feel like she can’t survive? With each passing … Read More