Why Smartphone Safety is More Important than ever for Kids
I’ve heard the smartphone compared to being the new “Swiss Army knife”. Smartphones are powerful tools with so many uses—telephone, camera, wallet, and more. But just like … Read More
I’ve heard the smartphone compared to being the new “Swiss Army knife”. Smartphones are powerful tools with so many uses—telephone, camera, wallet, and more. But just like … Read More
“I Feel” statements are a common exercise in counseling. This exercise forces you to habitualize rephrasing your sentences to begin with the words “I Feel”. This exercise … Read More
At some point in their daughter’s upbringing, every parent becomes the reject. When she’s young it’s “Not you daddy, mommy has to read to me.” When she’s … Read More
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 does your girl handle stress or catastrophe? She might immediately look to you to see how you’re handling that situation. She might succumb to the flight … Read More
How are those mom-daughter conversations going lately? Maybe your girl bubbles over with an excited report of her dance class happenings, or maybe you’re noticing her quieting … Read More
Does your girl ignore you? It’s infuriating, isn’t it? Perhaps she inserts her earbuds to drown you out or maybe she simply walks away. I urge you: … Read More
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
Today’s girls, both Gen Z and Gen Alpha, live in an unmistakably dark cloud of fear. The pandemic, mass shootings, war in the world—combine those fears with … Read More
“I’m afraid I’ll stand out if I am the only girl who…” Has your girl found herself facing the reality that she’s different from others around her? … Read More
Your girl is shouldering more stress and difficulty than usual. Chances are she isn’t going to ask for help when she needs it. Regularly checking in with … Read More
What does your girl know about her hormones? Knowing how her body functions and why she feels certain emotions is vital to a healthy understanding of herself. … Read More