How do you help your daughter to feel good about herself? Help build her self-esteem with these real tips! I worked with girls my daughter’s age for years before I ever became a mom. That tween age, right around 9 and 10 is such a critical time in a girl’s life. I knew that, so…
Daughters
The trick to getting your daughter to tell you everything
I was just about my daughter’s age when I stopped talking to my parents. A precocious 9-year-old, I was ultra-sensitive to the energy of the people around me and was a master at reading body language. It was around that time that I realized my parents weren’t that interested in what I had to say….
I Am Not Raising a Sorry Daughter
Oh, I’m sorry! Sorry to bother you… Hi, uh, I’m sorry. I just wanted… Have you ever listened to how often the women around you apologize? All day long it’s sorry this and sorry that. Amazing women, brilliant women. Helpful, caring, supportive women. And 10, 15, 20 times a day they’re apologizing just for living….
How to help your distracted kid focus
My daughter is so easily distracted. I can relate because I’m the same way. It has nothing to do with social media or being overly stimulated, distraction is just in our genes! Over the years I’ve learned how to stay focused and finish things to completion before moving on to something else, and now I’m…
Tales of a 4th Grade EVERYTHING
Wow. Fourth grade. If it’s anything like last year, we are in for an interesting ride. Ayva learned a lot last year about managing her time, and taking care of obligations. Our entire family did. From choir to Girl Scouts, theater, basketball, and church—not to mention homework and chores, we all stayed busy. This year…