Hi Reader, If your home has felt a little heavier lately, more emotions, more tears, more I don’t knows.... we are right by your side (well not literally right now, there. by your side. that would be a little creepy right?!). But we're here with you in mind! And we know if you're teen is strugglling, you are probably struggling a little too. So today we wanted to give you something special. ✨ We’re putting together the Heavy Feelings Comfort Pack and we want to gift it to our community. It...
4 days ago • 1 min read
We Want to Hear From You Reader! In The Happiness Path Group & THP Hangouts, we have a teddy we pass around when someone shares something.Teddy has been part of laughter, connection, courage, and brave shares…but doesn’t have a name yet. I'm nameless :( We’d love the community to name him. What should our talking teddy be called? Reply with your ideas: silly, sweet, meaningful -all welcome. We’ll announce the winning name soon! What Do You DO when BIG feeling show up in your house? One of the...
7 days ago • 1 min read
Reader The other night, my son and his girlfriend were making taco dinner for us. Feeling luxury and gratitude, I was in the next room, writing this very newsletter. When I heard one of them say: “I’m putting love into every one of these.” I heard them as ... They teased each other.They sang while they cooked.They pulled my younger teen into the conversation.There was laughter, a little chaos, and a lot of warmth in the room. And as I sat there listening (and working- I swear I was working!),...
8 days ago • 1 min read
Reader SO glad you are here & part of our raising resilient teen girls community. If you are new here WELCOME! If you've been here a while- THANK YOU for investing in the ripple effect of a confident teen girl! When I walked across a frozen river a couple weeks ago, I noticed something important: My mind was trying to protect me… while also kinda trying to keep me small. Our brains are amazing at imagining everything that could go wrong. Sometimes that’s helpful. Other times it stops us from...
8 days ago • 1 min read
Happy New Year Reader! Welcome to the Raising Resilient Teen Girls Community- so glad you're here. If you've been here a while, thank you for being a fan. If you're new welcome! Can we talk feelings for a minute? I often hear a version of this when working with teen girls, "I can't cry" or "I know I need to let my emotions out, but I can't seem to" And sometimes when we don't how to help those feelings move through us, we find other means to cope. In being more direct and honest with you......
10 days ago • 2 min read
Hello again Reader, And if you're new to the community, welcome! This season often invites reflection on what’s been done, what’s unfinished, and what we hope will be different in the new year. For many teens, that reflection can quickly turn into self-criticism. One simple resilience building message we can offer as parents, guides, & mentors to them (and to ourselves 😉) is this: You are allowed to be where you are. You are enough exactly where you are. Resilience isn’t built by constantly...
20 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, So great to have you here raising resilient teen girls! As the year winds down, many teens are carrying a mix of "yay a break!" and "holy crap I have so much to do" sense of urgency. I should be further ahead.I need to figure this out now.Everyone else seems ready. This is especially true for girls preparing for big transitions like preparing for high school, finishing high school, or stepping into something new and unknown. One of the most powerful things we can remind our teens...
23 days ago • 1 min read
Do you sometimes feel like this season is performative and kind of exhausting Reader? I want to take a moment to send you some love this season. The holidays are often framed as a break, but for many parents of teen girls, they can feel like a stretch. More logistics, more emotions, more expectations… and often the silent pressure to make everything feel okay before the new year begins. If this season feels less restful and more demanding, you’re not doing anything wrong. Lately, I’ve been...
26 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Every few blocks, signs are reminding you to use up your massage and dental benefits... It's making your mental health benefits feel a little jelly We are here to end the jealousy! And shine a light ☀️on using up these benefits for your teen. Whether your teen has worked with us in the past and could use a little check-in or they're new to therapy, Chipo Bvindi has room to support them. Chipo Bvindi Through a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and intersectional lens, Chipo creates...
27 days ago • 1 min read