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 …
Don’t spend the holidays flying by the seat of your pants; take charge of your busyness starting…now! No holiday gathering is complete without our Dinner Dialogue cards. Get a box today and start learning things …
Will your holidays be full of overwhelming joy or busyness? Read More »
Listen to my interview with specialist Dr. Anna Tanner about how to know if your daughter has an eating disorder and how to treat and prevent it. Check out my NEW online parenting course for …
Body Insecurity or Eating Disorder: How parents can know if their daughter has a problem Read More »
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 …
5 reasons why parenting is hard, and it just got harder Read More »
Stress levels in girls have risen in recent years. Listen here for the 17 most common causes of their stress p.s. Join me in my new Webinar on Monday, October 19th at 7:00 p.m. (CT) …
Why is my daughter so stressed out? The 17 most common stressors in your daughter’s life Read More »
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 …
7 ways to get my daughter to not hate me and to remain an influence in her life Read More »
Negative self-talk is a major contributor to girl’s stress and anxiety. Learn here how to help her manage and prevent her stinking thinking.
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 …
Learn the pros and cons of teenage dating and how parents can best support their daughter to have positive experiences
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. …
Why dogs are a kids best friend and a beacon of hope Read More »
We don’t have control over the Covid virus and angry people around us, but we do have control over how we show up and react; bring more love and understanding. Be on the lookout for …
What the world needs now, is love, sweet love, not anger Read More »
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 …
Parents: stop valuing achievement over empathy and character Read More »
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 …
Kids at my camps played, laughed, let their guard down, and became so happy & carefree. We’ve got to find a way to get students back to school this fall! Learn about how to guide …
What I learned at summer camp about children, school and COVID Read More »
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 …
Time in nature, devoid of electronics and social media, is the best antidote to stress in our adolescents. Stress levels in teenagers are higher than that for adults, and adolescents continue to underestimate the potential impact …
Like in the old versions of fairy tales, the movie Legally Blonde depicts the heroine’s journey so critical for adolescent girls to embrace. Some of my middle school girl campers encouraged me to watch the …
Legally Blonde: A modern version of the heroine’s journey Read More »
Summertime is a great time for children to develop more independence and street smarts. As I was recollecting adventures from my summers past, I realized that the current version is so much different than in …
Parenting independent, street smart kids during the lazy, hazy days of summertime Read More »
Here’s how to teach girls to check in with themselves, access their intuition, and follow urges that may be life-changing. For more information on how to teach kids to access and trust their intuition, read …
How to teach girls to trust their intuition and urges Read More »
Greta Thunberg is one of my heroes, and there are so many lessons to glean from her inspiring story. She began a global movement at the age of 14 raising awareness about climate change and …
A young hero leads the way: why Greta Thunberg’s story is so inspiring Read More »
Visit the Camp Weloki website for detailed information about our upcoming Fall retreats for girls in grade school, middle and high school.
Summer sessions dates for 2021 coming soon!
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