Friendships are one of the most important areas of your teen daughter’s life. They can also be one of the most damaging. If your teenage daughter is dealing with ongoing friend drama, or worse, a so-called mean girl, it can wreck her self-esteem and self-worth. ...
Having a clear understanding of the influences that can trigger teenage girls to make poor choices will help you provide effective guidance. Rather than freezing, overthinking or making an unhelpful or risky decision, you can teach your teen to make thoughtful,...
Helping your teenage daughter manage her time effectively and establish healthy routines can be challenging. As the school year gets into full swing, your daughter’s academic, social, and personal demands increase and she may quickly find herself overwhelmed and...
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...
When it comes to supporting their teen’s healthy self-image, parents walk a fine line. Too many parental suggestions about weight, exercise, and diet may cause pushback and leave her to make decisions based on suggestions from peers and social media, both of which can...
Erin, a college-age client, thought everything was going well with her dorm mate Bella. But a month into the school year, Erin started noticing some of her makeup was missing, her favorite snacks were gone, and her closet, which she kept ultra organized, was often...
Girls know that confidence is the key to taking actions that will support them in life. A confident teen or young adult will seize opportunities, bounce back from setbacks, and resist falling victim to peer and societal pressure. And yet, they are not always sure how...
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...
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...
