Middle School

12 Back-to-School Prayers

It’s that time of year again, time to pull out the backpacks, get haircuts, get back on a schedule, and make 20 trips to Target because school is about…

Aug 4 •

10 Things to Tell Your 10-Year-Old Daughter

A popular message from the archives....

Jul 28 •

15 Ways to Deepen Your Connection with Your Teen

We live in a world where people talk about teenagers as if they’re all a nightmare.

Jun 23 •

Teach Your Teenage Daughter the Art of the Invitation

A message to share with your girl...

Jun 9 •

10 Truths Middle Schoolers Should Know

It’s rare to hear anyone say they loved middle school.

Jun 2 •

Teach Your Daughter the Difference Between "Real Friends" and "50/50 Friends"

A mother once told me about her 6th grade daughter getting kicked out of her friend group over the summer because a new “leader” took over while their…

Apr 15 •

Talking to Your Daughter about “Mean Girls”

Great attention is paid these days to the subject of “mean girls”.

Apr 8 •

A Key Message for Girls: Cast a Wide Net & Be Kind to Everyone

My friend once got booted from her friend group because she didn’t have Asahi tennis shoes.

Mar 25 •

10 Things Parents of Middle Schoolers Should Know

I was a typical mom in how I felt when my first child started middle school.

Feb 24

Help Your Teenage Daughter Be Smart with Her Emotions

15 key things...

Jan 27 •

20 Key Conversations to Have with Your Teenage Daughter (and Many Your Teenage Son)

A group of girls on a Christian retreat were taken to a mountaintop and told to listen to their fathers.

Jan 9 •

Coach Your Daughter Through Friend Drama

Years ago, I spoke to some fifth-grade moms about teaching our daughters to build each other up.

Dec 12, 2024 •

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