For many teen girls, college is a quiet struggle. On the outside, your daughter may appear prepared for college. She’s heading off with a stellar academic record, school supplies, and decorations for her dorm. She may even recognize that this next stage is one of...
As your daughter gets closer to leaving for college, much of the focus naturally centers on grades, test scores, course selection, and academic readiness. These factors matter, but they are not what determines whether she will truly thrive in this next stage of her...
As your daughter approaches the transition from high school to college, it’s natural to focus on the practical milestones—applications, acceptances, housing, and course selection. These are important steps, but they are only part of what determines how successfully...
One of the most insidious yet common forms of bullying is what is known as Relational Aggression. If your daughter has been experiencing bullying it most likely falls under this category, perpetrated by the so-called “mean girls” whose intent is to undermine their...
As summer weeks melt away, many teen girls start worrying about going back to school. Whether it’s anxiety about grades, friendships, college applications, or fitting in, your daughter may be carrying more mental weight than she’s letting on. As a parent, it can be...
When your college-age daughter comes home for the summer, it can be a joyful reunion—and an adjustment. After months of independence and campus life, she’s used to calling the shots. At the same time, it’s likely you have...
How often have you heard your teen say: “You never listen!” “You just don’t understand!” While these sentiments are often charged with sarcasm and exaggeration, they highlight a disconnect within parent-teen communication. Parents try their best to show that they...
In over a decade, I have yet to meet a teenage girl who has not dealt with social stress. This specific kind of stress stems from a variety of social challenges, including: Rejection Betrayal Friend changes Gossip Exclusion Name-calling Social media*...
Janice, a high-school junior, was afraid to say no to her friends out of fear they would abandon her. Neda, a college sophomore, stopped hanging out with her friends and dedicating time to her classes because she wanted to be available for her boyfriend. ...
Your daughter comes home from school and reports that she has “zero friends.” “Everyone has dropped me,” she explains. “They make it clear they don’t want to eat lunch with me and now I have no one.” The next morning, she has a stomach ache and says she’s...
