Have You Ever Had Your Heart Broken…by God?
Be careful what you pray for, because you might just get it! For years, long before I started this work, I prayed and asked God to break my heart with the things that break His heart so I would know…
Thankful that Teens Do Get It and So Do You!
As we approach the day that we celebrate Thanksgiving in the U.S., I’d like to share with you a few of the things that I’m thankful for. For starters, I’m thankful for that which is so easy to take for…
Boundaries: Why It’s Dangerous for Your Daughter Not to Have Them
Boundaries for your daughter are like a guardrail for a speeding car navigating sharp turns up, down and around a treacherous mountain. They’re CRITICAL. Especially when it comes to love, sex, and relationships. I tell students they’ll never outgrow their…
Is Your Teen Daughter Stressed Out Because of You?
Many parents contribute to their teen daughters’ stress and don’t even realize it. Are you one of them? If your daughter’s life is overscheduled right now, I’m afraid the answer is “YES!” And that’s what I want to talk about…
3 Reasons Why Your Teen Daughter is Stressed Out!
As the parent of a teen, there’s a new epidemic you need to be aware of. It’s called S-T-R-E-S-S. And your daughter is NOT immune. According to the American Psychological Association’s Stress in America™ Survey conducted in 2013 (link here): …
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…
Are You Out of Touch with Your Daughter’s Tech Life?
Your daughter’s generation has never known a world without smartphones or social media. And that can pose problems whether she’s transitioning to middle school, high school or college. So, today’s final #Back2School post is about helping your daughter safely navigate…
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…
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…
How to Help Your Daughter Live a Purpose, NOT Pleasure-Driven Life
You're probably familiar with Burger King's slogan, "Have it Your Way." I believe it sums up today's culture perfectly. It's all about chasing after what you want. Doing what makes you "feel good." And teens are certainly not immune. That…