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Your Teen Lied, Now What?
It’s almost guaranteed that your teen will lie, and there are a number of reasons why. When teens lie to their parents it is usually to avoid punishment or judgment. Sometimes it is because they feel shame and do not want to admit they did something wrong. In other...
5 Ways to Deal with Teen Rebellion
Few things are more upsetting than when your teen talks back with a disrespectful tone, slams her bedroom door in your face or yells “I hate you.” Teen rebellion is a natural and important part of development, but knowing that doesn’t take away the sting or anger...
How to Stop Parenting From a Place of Worry
All parents worry about their children. For good reason, during the teen years when worry can reach new heights. Teens are prone to risk-taking and rebellion as they push the limits on their way to adulthood. They face life-altering decisions at a time when they...
The Top Three Challenges Teen Girls Face and How to Help
Some people might look at an average teenager and wonder, “What do they have to worry about?” Although it may seem that teens have few “real problems,” the reality is very different. Through my coaching conversations with teens and young adults, I’ve heard all about...
Six Parenting Skills Every Parent Should Have
You play an important part in your teen’s development. She learns by watching you. She forms decision-making skills and responsibility through the boundaries you set. She relies on you but needs a type of support that encourages independence. While there...
How to Help Your Teen or Young Adult with Insecurity
It’s tough being a girl! Between the powerful influence of social media, unreachable standards of beauty, and overwhelming pressure to succeed, teens and young adults often find themselves drowning in fear and insecurity. They are afraid they won’t be accepted. They...
Create an Effective Study Space
School is in full swing and assignments are starting to pile up. How can you help your high school or college student avoid being stressed and overwhelmed? One way is by creating an effective study space. One that will rekindle her motivation and help her focus on...
How to Help Your Teen Cope With Anxiety
Since Covid, record numbers of teens report feeling anxious. The majority of the girls I coach describe various forms of anxiety, from social anxiety to test anxiety. The feelings are strong and uncomfortable. Often, they are compounded with a sense of “something is...
The Complicated World of Teen Dating (Part 2)
The world of teen dating is complicated. Girls have questions and need guidance. Many find themselves in surprising situations that leave them doubting themselves, others, and their best next steps. The following questions are directly from teen girls. They...
The Complicated World of Teen Dating (Part 1)
One of my most popular presentations is on the hot topic of teen dating. In a recent presentation, I asked a group of freshman and sophomore girls to write anonymous questions related to dating and relationships. Their questions provide insights into the situations...
Dealing with (Sorority) Rejection
Sorority recruitment, or rush, is a stressful time for most college students. The girls I coach have described the experience as competitive, exhausting, and harsh. At event after event, they have to put their best face forward to meet the certain standards and...
4 Ways to Deal with Empty Nest Syndrome
The transition to college is a big step for your daughter. Her college years will be full of important changes and growth. She will learn more about who she is, what matters to her, and what she wants out of life. While this is an exciting step for her, it might be...