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Coaching Your Daughter Through Friend Drama

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    We all agree that good health matters, but how do We all agree that good health matters, but how do you pursue health in moderation? How do you give your body the attention it deserves without creating an idol by obsessing over your workouts, your food, your weight, or your goals? One of my favorite voices on this topic is Meredith Mann, founder of @thepeachiespoon. Inspired by her personal journey, and trying to balance her blood sugar levels, Meredith has developed a healthy philosophy about wellness and shares great recipes that your family will love. She also has a new cookbook and protein powder that is delicious!! Recently I had Meredith back on my podcast for an episode called “Taking Care of Your Body - Without Being Obsessed.” Comment HEALTH and I’ll send you the link🍑
    Charlotte!! Thank you for an amazing event at West Charlotte!! Thank you for an amazing event at Westminster Presbyterian Church!❤️ Tickets sold out, and I couldn’t have asked for a better group of mothers and daughters to mark my first trip to Charlotte and one I’ll always hold dear. As I’ve said before, the people I meet through my travels restore my faith in humanity. Witnessing how much these moms love their daughters, and seeing the light in the eyes of these girls who will take the torch from us one day, is good for the soul. Each girl got a copy of #yoursnothersdevo, and I pray that God will use it to remind them of their value, their purpose, and their call to impact others, esp. the girls behind them. A huge thank you to the fantastic team that hosted me and created a special night: Ali Price, Amy Adams, Katy Harvey, and Lindsay Boner. Thank you too to Park Road Books for selling my books and carrying extra signed copies at the store. You all made my part easy!
    There were so many times, when raising teenage dau There were so many times, when raising teenage daughters, when I’d tell Harry, “This is your conversation. You take the lead because she’ll listen to you a lot more than she’ll listen to me.” As Dr. Meg Meeker says, daughters are never lukewarm in the presence of their fathers. They might take their mothers for granted, but not their dads. Ask any girl who is close to her dad, and she will tell you that her father holds a special power. His words carry more weight. My favorite resource for girl dads is “Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters.” As girls become teens, dads often withdraw and back off, showing less affection and assuming their daughter needs them less, but the opposite is the truth. Your daughter needs you more, regardless of whether she reciprocates your love. There is a security that comes from having a strong earthly father (or father figure) who models our heavenly Father’s love. Comment DAD and I’ll send you the link to this book. I learned so much reading it myself:) Also, I know this is a tender subject for moms who don’t have a strong father for their children. What I’ve also seen be effective is having a close relative - a grandfather, an uncle, etc. - help fill that role. Someone who loves them like a parent and offers a sense of security by always having their back🤍
    In every season, we need mentors a few steps ahead In every season, we need mentors a few steps ahead. People who “get” our secret struggles and have hard-earned wisdom they will share. @carolineshankle is one of those mentors for teenage girls today. A recent graduate of Texas A&M, and daughter of the beloved @melanieshankle, Caroline just released a new devotional called “The Lion and The Bear: A 100-Day Guide for Facing Your Giants.” If you want to raise a strong, resilient, and courageous daughter who knows how to dig deep and trust God through heartaches and pain, then get this book! It’s the perfect companion to Melanie’s book that released in February called “Here Be Dragons: Treading the Deep Waters of Motherhood, Mean Girls, and Generational Trauma.” I had Melanie on my podcast last fall, and it’s one of my top-5 most listened to episodes. Both the Shankle girls have a real talent for speaking straight to the heart of girls and moms today, and knowing what I know about the most common pain, these resources are very needed! New on my Substack (and temporarily free) is wisdom from Caroline that your daughter will love. Comment CARO and I’ll DM you the link. In the article you’ll find links to Caroline’s new book and Melanie’s too🩷🩷
    One thing I love about Nashville is that so many p One thing I love about Nashville is that so many people have the coolest jobs (and are very successful) yet they’re also incredibly humble. I see this humility again and again in my conversations, and it’s always inspiring. This week, I had the honor of recording podcasts for #isyourdaughterreadybook with three of Nashville’s best who certainly fit this bill, @sissygoff and David Thomas of @raisingboysandgirls @daystarcounselingministries, and Crystal Paine of @themoneysavingmom. Time with them was an absolute delight, and I’m excited for these episodes to air. I also got to meet the adorable @elisabethhasselbeck (such a fun surprise!), I had coffee with my fantastic editor & publicist @thebookbrooke and Elizabeth Hawkins, and I grabbed meals with @kim_anderson_life and @lhglisson, two dear friends. Next time I hope the timing works for you to join us @jeanniecunnion! Nashville, you are full of talent, energy, and local treasures. Thankful for my time with the ones I know🤍
    Montgomery! Thank you for an amazing Monday night Montgomery! Thank you for an amazing Monday night at the “Growing in Grace” event hosted by @wesleychurchmgm!! Almost 200 moms & daughters gathered in the most beautiful setting downtown at The Alley, and the planning committee went above and beyond to make it special. A huge thank to event coordinator Karrington McTier and her assistants, Luv DuBose and Anna McKee, and also Katie Bradshaw, Stacie Haynes, Leslie Wakefield, Laurel Floyd, Christie Gowan, Courtney Albrecht, Joelle Renfroe, Heather Scott, Lela Snead, Laura Griffin, Suzanne Davidson, everyone who served dinner, and Kasey Hope, owner of P’zazz Art Studio, who led the girls in artistic journaling while I spoke to the moms. Truly, it was a night full of grace, love, and Southern hospitality, and I’m so thankful to everyone who came and invited me to be part of it!!🩷
    When kids are little, they tend to naturally be dr When kids are little, they tend to naturally be drawn to kindness. But in middle school and sometimes high school (depending on the grade), many of the kindest girls fall through the cracks. They float from group to group yet don’t really have a firm place of belonging. In many cases, they start to wonder if something is wrong with them. And after a certain point, their parents wonder too. The good news is, these girls are often the ones who thrive most as they leave home. Give it a little time, and their peers will gain the maturity to know a good friend (and a good soul) when they see it. The older they get, the more appreciated they become. New on my Substack, for paid subscribers, is a message of hope for girl moms called “When Kind Girls Fall Through the Cracks.” Comment KIND and I’ll message you the link. Or, find the link in my bio👆🏻 This message comes from my new book #isyourdaughterreadybook. Get your copy now (link in bio) and find encouragement to coach your daughter through the tricky waters of the teenage social scene🤍
    Happy Golden Birthday to my Marie Claire, born 19 Happy Golden Birthday to my Marie Claire, born 19 years ago today!! 🎂 From the beginning, she’s been a joy, and as the funny bone of our family, she is the one we look to for laughter, entertainment, peace, and calm. Marie Claire, you are kind, compassionate, smart, joyful, intuitive, chill, content, and beautiful inside and out. I love being your mom, and your daddy and I are so proud of the young woman you’ve become. May your last year as a teenager be your best one yet!!! Always stay close to God and never lose that little girl inside of you who was always pulling pranks, laughing hysterically, and dancing around the house. You are a GIFT to your family and friends, and we love you more than you’ll ever know!!!
    It’s a good day in Tuscaloosa when cigar smoke f It’s a good day in Tuscaloosa when cigar smoke fills up Bryant-Denny Stadium. Proud of our team!! Roll Tide!
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