Her Emotions. My Emotions. Because sometimes parenting a teenage girl feels like living in a jungle. One minute she’s laughing in the kitchen, telling you a story for approximately 147 minutes. The next, she’s slamming a door. Then she wants a snack, but...

When Your Teen Is Hurting, You Feel It Too Recently, I signed my teen up for a program he was genuinely excited about. He had been wanting to learn special-effects makeup, and we found a program that looked like a great fit. At first, there was plenty of...

When Friendships Change: Supporting Your Teen Through Friendship Loss The moment so many parents have, sometimes totally blindsiding you,… when you watch your teen move through a friendship breakup. Maybe she’s quieter.Mentions the drama…...

A Parent’s Guide to Advocating with School and Community Supports When your teen is navigating recovery, whether from injury, disordered eating, or mental health challenges it can feel like all things “life” suddenly get more...

When a teen athlete is working through recovery, it’s not just her sport that ends up on the sidelines. Rest. Rehab. Getting the green light to play again. From the outside, these are the milestones everyone is watching for.  The markers of progress. The signs that things are getting...

One of the most common (and understandable) fears I hear from parents is this: “If she’s feeling overwhelmed, I’m afraid of where that might lead” This fear is especially present when your teen daughter is recovering from something like an eating disorder, an injury, or...

Many teen girls are incredibly good at keeping the peace. When they tell themselves they are Fine. They:Stay in friend groups even when they’re often excluded.Don’t make a fuss when the group chat lights up without them.Quietly...

The start of a new school year often brings a mix of excitement, nerves, and big expectations for teens. For many, it’s a time to reconnect with friends, explore new opportunities, and grow academically and socially. But it can also be stressful, balancing homework, activities, and...

Backpacks are (mostly) packed. Calendars are full. Your teen daughter might be bouncing between excitement and dread as she heads back to school.And you? You’re probably feeling a mix, too.Hope for a fresh start, worry about how she’ll adjust, maybe even a flashback or two to your...

One of the most common mistakes I see well-meaning parents make is rushing in to rescue their daughter from her own harsh self-talk. She says, “I’m so stupid,” and you immediately respond with, “No you’re not! You’re so smart, you did so well on that last test, you helped your friend...