Affirmations are empowering statements that positively impact a teenage girl’s self-esteem, confidence, and overall well-being. The following affirmations are tailored for teenage girls and include an explanation of how they can be beneficial. I am worthy just...
Almost all the girls I coach want one thing- confidence. They want to feel good about themselves and trust in their abilities. They correctly believe that confidence will support them in self-advocating, building strong relationships, and overcoming challenges. ...
Lynn’s teenage daughter will head off to college in the fall. In her parent coaching sessions, Lynn expressed her hopes and fears about this exciting stage of her daughter’s life. Like many parents, she hopes her daughter will thrive socially, academically, and...
For many teenage girls, college is a time of newfound freedom. While this can bring about feelings of excitement and anticipation, it can also trigger homesick feelings of isolation and fear. For some girls, homesickness is so overwhelming and intrusive that they...
If your teenage daughter is getting ready to start her college experience, these tips are for her! In over a decade of coaching teen girls through the transition from high school to college, I’ve summarized ten of the most important ways girls can strengthen their...
A new school year is upon us! Whether your teenage daughter is eager to return to familiar territory and reconnect with friends or is full of trepidation about the year ahead, she will benefit from a boost in confidence. There are multiple ways parents can help...
Body shaming starts with the belief that there is an ideal standard of beauty. When that standard is not met, girls criticize, compare, and begin to hate how they look. Body shame shows up as judgment and comparison, and it runs rampant among teenage girls. The...
Self-awareness is an essential component of emotional intelligence. College students who are self-aware are conscious of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. They know their strengths and weaknesses. They have clear values and use their values to inform...
Some people say I am a “neat freak.” I always have been. When I was a little girl, I would actually have fun organizing and labeling. I’d frequently clean and rearrange my room and I loved vacuuming. As an adult, not much has changed. I still keep my home and...
Is your high school senior ready for college? High school only goes so far in preparing teens for this important stage of life. Most students will graduate feeling academically equipped but lacking the life skills that are crucial to a smooth transition and a...
