When’s the Best Time to Have “The Talk?”
If she’s a teenager and you haven’t had it yet, you’re way overdue. But it’s not too late to start NOW! And I’m here to help with the first post of my annual Let’s Talk Teens series. If you recall,…
My “Mom-Approved” Relationship Advice for Your Daughter
You’d be surprised by the kind of questions I receive from teen girls seeking advice on love, sex, and relationships. Questions that reveal just how flawed their thinking can be regarding these topics. How desperately many want to hold onto…
What a Great Start to the School Year!
It’s hard to believe that I’m going into my 17th year of empowering teens to dream bigger DREAMS, make better DECISIONS and fulfill brighter DESTINIES! Time really does fly when you’re having fun! This “second career” has been more rewarding than…
“Everybody’s Doing It” is a Myth You Need to Bust for Your Daughter
I recently posted on Facebook every day for a couple of weeks some of the most heartbreaking letters that I’ve received from teen girls over the years. Stories that ranged from …a teen girl who discovered she was HIV positive…
Three #Back2School Conversations to Have with Your Daughter Before College
Welcome back for the 3rd post of my #Back2School Series, “The Transitional Years.” Everything we’ve talked about in the previous posts here and here have led us to the biggest transition year of all in a teen girl’s life: going…
Three #Back2School Conversations to Have with Your Daughter Before High School
Welcome back to Week 2 of my #Back2School series—"The Transitional Years.” Last week we kicked the series off with three conversations you need to have with your daughter before middle school. Even if your daughter’s already in middle…
Three #Back2School Conversations to Have with Your Daughter Before Middle School
Once again, the summer has flown by and it’s already time for #Back2School. Is your daughter ready? That’s the question you may be asking yourself especially if she’s entering one of the, what I consider, critical transition years of 6th…
Is Your Teen Daughter Ready for Dating Independence?
It’s been awhile since I last posted, and I didn’t want to miss this opportunity on our nation’s Independence Day to talk about your daughter’s “dating independence day.” One of the three most common questions I’m asked by moms is:…
10 Ways to Raise a Daughter Who’s F.A.B. (Focused, Authentic & Brave)
I talk a lot on the blog about the role fathers play in teen girls' lives. There's no question that girls who have a healthy relationship with their fathers reap the "(DAD)vantages." But today, I want to focus on the role…
Why You Never Want Your Daughter to “Stand Up” for Sexual Assault
Over the past few years, the college campus rape culture has captured national attention like never before due to several high-profile cases. And that's a good thing. The more awareness brought to the issue, the better. But if we really…