Guard Your Girl Against the Online Algorithm Dark Trails
If you’ve ever glanced at the YouTube video your daughter is watching and been surprised—or even shocked—then you know that feeling in your stomach. You might ask … Read More
Guard Your Girl Against “Tricky People” Online
The traditional notion of “stranger danger” struck fear in the minds of parents and children alike when teaching children to recognize and avoid danger. By contrast, research … Read More
When Jumping to Conclusions Robs Your Girl of Her Peace
If you’ve recently felt under the weather, then you know the mental health risks of searching your symptoms on WebMD. A headache becomes a potential terminal illness … Read More
When Your Girl’s Sadness has Turned into 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
Why Girls are More Likely to be Addicted to Instagram
Functional MRIs conducted while teen girls used Instagram showed that they have an extremely heightened dopamine response—equal to a boy’s propensity toward video games. We are seeing … Read More
Setting Herself Apart from Her Sibling can Boost Her Confidence
It’s the age-old struggle of younger siblings everywhere: back-to-school-season means trying to convince a new set of teachers that you are, in fact, just as great as … Read More
If God Rested on the Seventh Day, Your Girl For Sure Needs a Break
“I’m just so poured out. I’ve got nothing left!” If your girl ever says these words, pay attention. Her heart aches for deep Sabbath rest! Rest and … Read More
When Behind the Scenes Looks like a Mess in God’s Tapestry
With a struggling economy, your family might be experiencing job loss, financial hardship, or food insecurity. Tough choices in family budget might eliminate outings or a new … Read More
The Golden Rule Applies Online and in Real Life
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
Warn Her Against the “I Can Handle This Myself” Heart
Is your girl quick to ask for help? Or does she try to manage on her own strength? As one who cares deeply for her heart, it … Read More
If Disordered Eating Creeps in, Take a Whole-Life Approach with Her
30 million Americans live with an eating disorder. Of that 30 million, 20 million are women. Data shows that eating disorders are the third most common chronic … Read More
Is the Norm of Constantly Prescribed Activity Helpful?
Remember the days when kids used to simply play for hours at a time? It seemed like I was always interrupting a pick-up hockey game when driving … Read More