One Proven Strategy For Handling Big Emotions Ready to learn one proven strategy for handling big emotions? Do you want to learn a practical tool you can start using today? Perfect! We all have a window of tolerance. Sometimes our ability to tolerate things is big. We can handle a Read more
Want to know how mixed messages are no good for teens? If so, then read on! One of the ways well intentioned parents give their daughter’s mixed messages is through expectations and assumptions. Often times, because a daughter may seem really mature, parents assume she is and treat her as Read more
Social media’s impact on teens is concerning. As a parent, you probably are not surprised by the recent news highlighting the negative correlation between social media and teens. Inundated with messages about beauty, weight, and the life teen girls “should be living,” self-esteem plummets. We also know disordered eating is on Read more
How long will my daughter need me? Now that’s a great question I’ve got an answer to! Our daughters will always need us. It’s just going to look different as she moves throughout her years. For me, I remember those sticky little hands pining for me to pick her “uppy.” Read more
My talk on Raising Wise Girls: Helping Girls Develop Self-Esteem in the Age of Social Media was hosted by the Community Institute For Psychotherapy of Marin, a valuable resource offering low fee counseling and many great programs and training. The focus of this talk is on adolescent girls and self Read more
Conversations For Well Intentioned Parents Ready to learn about essential conversations you need to have with your daughter today? Great! Read on! Parents have the best of intentions when it comes to their daughters. They want their girls to feel connected to others and enjoy life. At some point, this Read more
Parenting teen girls is no easy task. This image here offers the perfect metaphor for parenting. Think of books as your maps. Maybe your map started out with the classic “What To Expect When You’re Expecting.” Then moved to parenting books like “Love and Logic.” Now that she’s in the Read more
Teen girls need help. As the pandemic surges, one thing is for sure. Many teen girls are isolated, lonely, withdrawn, and anxious. The phone has the ability to keep girls connected. However, with nothing going on in the day to day life, it can feel like a waste of time Read more