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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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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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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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? 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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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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Teen Dating: Is this Love? Young love is so exciting- spending time together, holding hands, going on dates, sharing love notes. Because teens are biologically wired for heightened emotions, their feelings can be intense and overwhelming when they enter into a steady committed relationship. Although most parents would prefer their kids put off dating until
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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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My Teens Got Attitude: How Do I Respond? Even the best of teens will go off the deep end from time to time. You can chalk it up to stress, chemicals, brain development, being overwhelmed, or all of the above. During my presentations about COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR TEEN, I’m always asked, “But what do I
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Gifts are my jam. I LOVE finding the perfect gift for the people in my life. For teens, it can get a little tricky especially when their gifts are all electronics! Here’s a few lovely gift ideas for your teen. (click to take you to the website for purchase) JOURNAL: Journaling allows your teen to
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