Have you noticed that when we acquire something new like a car or a meal at a restaurant, we often think about what we want out of that thing? We think about what’s going to make us happy and satisfied. We don’t often think that way about what we value in friendships and relationships, and girls don’t …
Your daughter is devastated: what do you do? If the intimacy of girls’ friendships is legendary, it’s matched only by the suffering that arrives when they end. For many girls, the loss of a close or best friend is the first major grief experience she’ll have. As her parent, this is a crucial opportunity to …
What if I do it wrong? What will other people think of me? What if I look stupid? These are the thoughts that race through too many girls’ minds when they imagine taking a risk. What does it mean to take a risk? We think it’s when you try something new or unfamiliar, where there’s …
The Myth of the BFF: There is an amazing someone out there for you. You’ll know the moment you lay eyes on them. How? Because: 1. You never fight, 2. You like all the same things, and 3. You do everything together Sound familiar? Like a story with Prince Charming and a white horse? This …
It’s a friend problem as common as it is painful: Your daughter has a close friend who alternates between kindness and cruelty. On the bad days, your girl is bereft; on the good ones, it’s as though nothing was ever wrong. As a parent, you may be outraged by her friend’s behavior; your daughter may …
What Do I Do When My Daughter Comes Home From School Upset? If there’s one question we get asked more than any other, it’s this: what do I do when my daughter is upset about a conflict with a friend or teammate? As parents, we’re wired to protect our kids, so our first (understandable) instinct …
