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
Equip Your Team to Help Fight Her Depression
God has blessed us humans with the gift of experiencing a wide range of emotions. After all, we couldn’t fully appreciate good feelings, like joy, without also … Read More
Avoid the Tendency to Scapegoat One Kid in Your Family
If you grew up in a household with what your parents labeled a “problem child”, or worse yet you were that “problem child”, you are familiar with … Read More
Why Your Girl’s Mental Health is as Important as Physical Health
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
Christ’s Light Prevails in Her Season of Darkness
Have you ever heard of a condition called Seasonal Affective Disorder, a.k.a. “SAD”? People with SAD suffer from mood fluctuation caused by the changing seasons—most often in … Read More
A Three-Pronged Approach to Your Daughter’s 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
Counter the Addiction to Control Through a Life of Surrender
Control is an addicting feeling. Girls who struggle with perfectionism or eating disorders—they’re all dealing with issues of control. Feeling powerful at the helm of life can … Read More
There is no Dabbling When it Comes to Witchcraft
According to Barna findings, 3 out of 4 teenagers have engaged in at least one type of psychic or witchcraft-related activity. The same study found that fewer … Read More
Mental Health is Found Under the Stars
Have you ever stepped outside on a starry night to take in the majesty of the heavens? Being part of the outdoors provides opportunities for discovery and … Read More
Why You Should Talk to Your Daughter About Suicide and Self Harm
Youth suicide and self-harm are at an all-time high. Another painful reality? No one is safe from suicidal thoughts or harmful behaviors. This news is heart-breaking and … Read More