How are you feeling about your daughter today? Was today a good day? Was today one of those days when she woke up full of optimism and creative ideas? Maybe she was incredibly thoughtful and sensitive? Or maybe today was one of those days where she feels like the world is about to fall apart… it could be because of what you would consider a real problem, or maybe you are thinking to yourself right now- why does she not get this is NOT a big deal and by tomorrow it will all be over with. If she is having…
When a Friend is No Longer a Friend!
A few weeks ago I wrote about the importance of choosing friends. I got many comments asking me to share about one of the other aspects of choosing friends, and that is letting friends go. In the same way that we want to help our girls understand the power of a good friendship, one that helps and supports them, and encourages them to be their best, we also want to help them identify when a friendship is no longer a friendship. To a teen girl, her friends define her world. And it can be a very painful process if she…
When I Stopped Hiding and Said “It is Time!”
As you may have noticed, I have been stepping through a lot of my own fear recently, and encouraging you to come along with me for the journey. As I discover every day, sometimes just making the commitment, setting up an action plan, and having accountability partners, to make sure I don’t step back into my old patterns, is enough. Before I even take my first step, my world is flooded with fabulous change. If I have not yet been able to convince you to give it a try (yes, I know it is hard!) maybe I can this week. …
Enough with Creating Unrealistic and Unhealthy Expectations
Growing up in Israel, I had the opportunity to be involved in athletic classes from an early age – ballet, gymnastics, judo and swimming. Even today, there are not as many competitive leagues for kids and teens as there are here in the US. When I was younger, I would take every opportunity to participate in regional athletic competitions for my school. I mostly joined in because I loved it, but there was no real expectation that I win. When I did, everyone was happy, and if I did not, that was okay as well. Here in the US, the…