Step up and be a mentor
Mr. Shaibel from The Queen’s Gambit If you don’t believe that mentors make a difference, check out the influence of custodian Mr. Shaiblel on 9-year-old orphan Beth Harmon in the popular Netflix series The Queen’s …
When it comes to parenting, modeling the small stuff matters
When it comes to parenting, it’s the small stuff that matters most. Not only do they matter, they may be the most consequential things our children experience. Whether you are aware of it or not, …
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Why amazing girls feel lonely
Some of the most mature, deep, socially-emotionally intelligent adolescent girls I know feel lonely and out of the loop with peers, making it hard to find their tribe. It used to shock me, but no …
The critical factors that will allow kids to overcome the challenges of the covid pandemic
The long-term effects of the covid pandemic on children will come as a result of many factors, chief among them the level of connectedness they experience. We can take some lessons from previous disasters to …
Moana, Dorothy, and Rey: The heroine’s journey models how girls can thrive during adolescence
The stories of fictional characters like Moana, Rey, and the Wizard of Oz’s Dorothy can help your daughter reframe her adolescent challenges as a normal part of her heroine’s journey and to relax and enjoy …
Why kids must go to camp this summer
After over a year of quarantine and virtual school, kids are in dire need of time to really connect with their peers, and the best place I know for true friendships is summer camp. We …
The obsession to attend a top college is crap!
There is a prevailing myth that states that where you go to college is critical and it’s the most important predictor of success in life. High school seniors are making their final choices about what college …
Learning to understand, reframe, tame, and love your anxiety to lessen its impact
Every girls needs to learn to reframe, tame, and love their anxiety. Unfortunately, most girls tend to have a complicated relationship with anxiety. They judge it, get frustrated by it, and fear its presence. All …
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The silver bullet for our nation’s ills: Kindness
We are wired for kindness After being inundated for months with scary news about covid, the election, a depressed economy, and recently the capitol riot, we’d all do well to focus our attention on a tried-and-true remedy …
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Best way to put 2020 to rest and begin the new year? Set intentions by beginning with the end in mind
As the calendar page turns to 2021, I encourage you to set intentions for the new year by beginning with the end in mind. This concept was popularized in Stephen Covey’s book, The 7 Habits of …
Intimacy with your children is like a dance & it begins at birth
Have you ever watched an elderly couple on the dance floor? They separate and come together seamlessly. They respond to cues that no one else can see or sense. It looks so effortless, so smooth, so beautiful. …
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Best gift to foster children’s creativity? Boxes!
The best gift to enhance children’s creativity and imagination may be more about the box than what is in it. It’s an old adage that little kids often end up playing more with the holiday …
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People who refuse to wear masks during the covid pandemic are unwitting, ignorant victims
People who refuse to wear masks during the covid pandemic are unwitting, ignorant victims. That may be a tough pill to swallow, but hear me out. Power struggles with teenagers Sofi, 16, was in a …
5 reasons why parenting is hard, and it just got harder
Parenting is a hard job, always has been, always will be. And it’s gotten more difficult with the pandemic. When I see parents out in public yelling at their kids and being ineffective, I try …
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7 ways to get my daughter to not hate me and to remain an influence in her life
Parents of adolescent girls often worry that they are losing their connection with their daughter, that their daughter hates them, and that they won’t remain an influence in her life. Their relationship may have digressed …
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Why amazing girls are oftentimes lonely
Some of the most mature, socially-emotionally intelligent tween and adolescent girls I know feel lonely and out of the loop with peers. It used to shock me, but no longer. Adults love these kids. Their …
Why dogs are a kids best friend and a beacon of hope
In this time filled with uncertainty, fear and disconnection, one ray of hope for many kids is their dog. Dogs wear many hats: best friend, confidant, a listening ear, protector, and a sense of constancy. …
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Parents: stop valuing achievement over empathy and character
Parents say that they value empathy and character over achievement, but their actions don’t match their values. I’ve had audiences of parents globally list their ‘end in mind’ for what kind of people they hope …
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5 important items for college freshmen to let go of as they embark on this leg of their journey
As your daughter embarks on the next leg of her journey, i.e. college, there are five important things she needs to let go of. And I don’t mean her teddy bear. The following are meaningful …
THE two most essential items for college freshmen NOT to pack to ensure a successful transition
When girls leave for college in the next few weeks, I’d like to suggest two critical items to not pack to ensure a successful transition. Of course, there are many things to bring in order …
