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Mean Girls and Bullies – Inside Girl Friendships
In the first blog, you learned the basics of Relational Aggression and how "mean girls" act. A social circle is a defining part of a girl’s life. It’s where she learns about herself and others. A social circle provides security, connection, and fun! Yet, for...
Mean Girls and Bullies- Understanding Relational Aggression
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...
Five Ways to Make a Friend
Some teens and young adults have no problem making friends. They are naturally outgoing, talkative, and confident. For others, the thought of making a new friend triggers fear, uncertainty, doubt, and reluctance. These teens and young adults fear rejection. They are...
Ten Ways to Boost Your Teen’s Self Esteem
Preparing for a new school year goes beyond choosing classes and gathering supplies. Teens often need a boost of self-esteem to help them take on the challenges of a new school year. Unfortunately, self-esteem drops during the early teen years, and without intention...
20 Ways to Reduce Stress, Improve Motivation & Minimize Anxiety
Stress, motivation, and anxiety are three areas I frequently address in my coaching sessions with teens, college students, and young adults. Between academic pressure, personal changes, societal expectations, social media, and heartbreaking world events, teen girls...
How to Prepare for Your Freshman Year of College
If you have a teen who is getting ready for her first year of college, or if you are a young adult heading off to college, it’s likely there’s some nervous excitement about the new school year. One way to alleviate this anxiety and welcome a smooth and happy...
Ten Ways to Practice Self-Love
Self-love is the most important action we can take to create a happy, fulfilling life. It involves self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-care. It is the cornerstone to healthy relationships because in practicing self-love, we understand and communicate our...
Ten Ways to Have a Meaningful Conversation with Your Teen Daughter
I love lists. They provide a simple structure to help us stay organized. They serve as a record of our accomplishments that can spark motivation and a sense of achievement. They minimize anxiety by calming the mental chaos that occurs when we try to keep our...
Supporting Your Teen’s Social and Academic Success
In the previous blog post, you learned that developing a healthy sense of self is crucial for your teen's personal success. Adding to this, the high school years are a time when academics and friends take center stage. Your teen will face wins and challenges in both...
Next Stop: High School…. Is Your Teen Ready?
The transition from middle school to high school can trigger a slew of emotions. Teens know their world is about to get reorganized; academic demands will increase and friendships will change. Many agonize over meeting new academic standards and ensuring they stay on...
Strengthen Decision-Making and Self-Advocacy Skills
In our second blog post, we talked about building emotional intelligence and social strength. Today we will discuss how you can strengthen her decision-making and self-advocacy skills. Both decision-making and self-advocating require self-awareness. In order...
Build Your Teen’s Emotional Intelligence and Social Strength
In the previous blog, you’ve learned which life skills are necessary for your teen’s success in college and beyond. Today we will focus on how you can help your daughter build Emotional Intelligence and Social Strength. Emotional intelligence and social...