Your daughter made a mistake. It was a doozy. And now the entire school is talking about it, and the gossip is in high gear. Girls are choosing sides and alliances. Your daughter is being ostracized. You know what she did, and you agree it was a very poor choice. You also know that your […]
She Made A Mistake Read More »
As parents, it’s only natural to want to shield our teens from life’s hardships. We intervene when they stumble, hoping to smooth the path and make their journey a bit less bumpy. But what if, in our efforts to protect them, we’re actually robbing them of valuable opportunities to build resilience?
The Art of Letting Go: Allowing Your Teen to Face Challenges Builds Resilience Read More »
So… who is Traci? I remember vividly all the struggles, heartache, and girl drama that I experienced as a preteen and teen. In 5th grade several of our classmates decided to group together and make my two friends and I the outcasts…excluding us from things, making fun of us, ganging up on us. In high
A Big Welcome to Traci Bakenhaster, Our New Associate Coach Read More »
Parenting a teen is the ultimate balancing act. You want to be their biggest fan, their safety net, and sometimes, their life coach. But here’s the kicker: how do you do all that without making them feel like they’re carrying the weight of your expectations on their young shoulders? Love vs. Pressure: A Fine Line
Walking the Tightrope: Balancing Support Without Overburdening Your Teen Read More »
I work with adolescent girls who are dealing with girl drama or friendship issues, and loneliness is a prevailing feeling. You might assume that only girls without friends are lonely. Oddly, some of the girls that have a large circle of friends are the loneliest.
Loneliness in Friendships Read More »
Some days it feels like your relationship with your teen is so contentious. You can’t seem to say anything right. Every word seems to be the wrong one. It’s easy to feel bogged down by your negative interactions with your teen especially the times when you lost your cool. Sometimes you were able to keep
Forgiveness Frees You Read More »
She runs up the stairs to her bedroom and slams the door. You can hear her on the other side of the door sobbing. Your daughter received the dreaded break-up text, but this wasn’t from a romantic interest. It was from a close friend. Friendships come and go, but it’s challenging when your daughter’s close
Her Best Friend Dumped Her Read More »
“I hate you.” These are three words that all parents dread hearing. It cuts you deep. How could your teen possibly say such a hurtful thing? It’s because they don’t really mean it. I hate you is a visceral reaction that is fueled by big emotions. All of their emotions are bubbling to the surface,
“I hate you!”…the real meaning Read More »
Have you come across the recent CDC statistics on teenage mental health? The situation was already concerning pre-pandemic, and now it has exacerbated. Shockingly, one in three girls has contemplated suicide. It’s crucial for us to take a close look at our surroundings and consider how we can make a positive impact. To enhance your
3 Ways to Support Your Teen’s Mental Wellness Read More »
There are a lot of posts in our Facebook group about friendship issues and girl drama. Relationship issues happen a lot during adolescence for both girls and boys. ALL girls and ALL boys are capable of doing or saying mean things. Even the kindest of kids can slip once in a while or unintentionally hurt
Girls Are Just Mean Read More »