When Her Listening has Selfish Motives
Think about the last time you discovered your girl hadn’t finished her assigned chores. Maybe she was told to keep laundry going, but you found that only … Read More
Beware the Rut of the Self-Centered Holiday
Is your daughter getting caught up in the commercial-side of Christmas? It’s easy to get wrapped up in the balsam-scented sparkle of it all! But we know … Read More
Reduce Her Tech-Free Anxiety with Time in the Outdoors
If you were stranded on a deserted island, what three things would you bring? Ask girls that question today and you’ll undoubtedly hear “my phone”. Even in … Read More
Teaching Her to be a Good Sport is a Heart Issue
Your daughter’s opponent does a great job in the game. How does your girl react when she’s not the winner? Coming out the loser in a competition … Read More
“Nothing to Wear”: Fashion Trends or Contentment?
“Ugh! I don’t have anything to wear!” Whether you’re a girl or woman, this happens often while standing in front of your closet. Where does this exasperation … Read More
Band, Theatre, Mathelete, Minecraft: Your Girl’s Group & the Unity Idea
Have you seen the explosion of various t-shirts boasting the array of contemporary “nerd” groups? From Band and Theatre to Matheletes and Minecraft, your girl has a … 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
The Top 3 Warning Signs of Your Girl’s Screen Addiction
There are three common warning signs that your daughter is seriously addicted to her phone: one, she can’t stop scrolling. Two, she’s not getting enough sleep. Blue … Read More
Church Hurt: Navigating it without Leaving the Church Altogether
Has your daughter ever had a bad experience at church? Maybe she butted heads with a mean girl at youth group or overheard a rude comment from … Read More
Parent Response can be the Key to Redeeming a Teen’s Attitude
If your daughter is anything like most tween-age girls, she has a little bit of an attitude. A surge of hormones, low self-esteem, friend drama—it’s all a … Read More
How to be a Kind Detective of Your Girl’s Heart
Connected parents understand that their best approach to ongoing, open conversations with their girls is to adopt the persona of the “kind detective”—“kind” being the operative word … Read More