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From Setbacks to Comebacks: How Teens Can Build Emotional Resilience in Friendships

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Friendships are a cornerstone of a teen’s life, offering support, companionship, and a sense of belonging. Yet, like any relationship, friendships can be fraught with challenges, from misunderstandings to disagreements. These setbacks can feel overwhelming to teens, but they also present valuable opportunities for growth. Teaching teens to build emotional resilience allows them to navigate […]

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The Sunday Scaries

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Do you ever notice a sudden shift in your teen’s mood on Sunday afternoons? If so, you’ve probably come face to face with what’s known as the Sunday Scaries. It’s that feeling of dread and anxiety that creeps in as Monday looms closer, signaling the end of the weekend. Quite often, parents and teens aren’t

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She Made A Mistake

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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

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Girl Drama LIVE: How to support your daughter through the ups and downs

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October 3, 2024 6:30 pm PST In middle school, friendship dynamics become more complicated, emotional, and important for our daughters. As parents it is difficult to know what to say and do to support our daughters through the ups and downs. By delving into middle school girl world, we can understand how to best support

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Loneliness in Friendships

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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.

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How Do You Know If They’re Really Okay?

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It’s the not knowing that creates that knot inside your stomach. When you ask your daughter how she’s doing, she answers with “fine”. She seems distant, cold, quiet. When you look in her eyes, you can see that she just isn’t herself. HOW DO YOU KNOW IF SHE’S OK? You can’t force your daughter to tell

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Are You Speaking Their Language?

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ARE YOU SPEAKING THEIR LANGUAGE? Like many parents, you might be worried that you are losing your connection to your teen. You try to connect in a variety of ways, and it seems to fall flat. You take them for Boba. Try to give them a hug. Ask to play a board game. Nothing changes.

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[PODCAST] Lessons from Acting

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Acting isn’t all Hollywood glamour. It can be really tough dealing with the auditions, the long hours, the demands. There’s a lot to learn from being in the world of acting. Diya joins us to talk about what she’s learned from acting and the opportunities for growth it has given her. LISTEN HERE

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Let Your Daughter Be Who She Wants to Be

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We were attending an event aimed at empowering girls. This mom was sitting nervously in the audience beside me. She was wringing her hands and sitting on the edge of her seat. When it was time to ask questions, her hand shot up. It was her time to confess… MY DAUGHTER LOVES PRINCESSES She tearfully

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