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What Teenage Girls Wish Their Mothers Knew

Posted by dataperk on August 31, 2020

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    The older our kids get, the more important & influ The older our kids get, the more important & influential their friends become. Pray for good friends with smart parents who help fill in the gaps when we fall short🙏🏻 Comment READY and I’ll message you the link for my new book for girl moms, coming Sept. 16. Pre-order now to get the bonuses available through my bio link 👆🏻
    One benefit of midlife is getting to see how choic One benefit of midlife is getting to see how choices and life events play out over time. Problems that seem small and insignificant in your 20s can snowball and cause real damage if they continue to grow well into your 30s, 40s, and 50s. Dr. Tim Keller said, “Like a surgeon, true friends only cut you in order to heal you,” and it’s true. Love wants what is best for a person long-term, and sometimes that means having a hard conversation with great love and compassion with someone you love. If they’re in a bad place, they may not appreciate it. They may get angry or write you off. But if they get healthy, they’ll realize how much courage it took and how deeply you must care to put your relationship on the line. We all have blind spots and personal issues that can snowball and get worse. And that’s why we need relationships that hold us accountable and lift us up - especially in marriage. Do the hard work early so little problems don’t become big problems. Remember that you will date (and marry) to your level of health, and the starting point for healthy relationships is to get yourself healthy first.
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    I get a lot of messages from moms asking for book I get a lot of messages from moms asking for book recommendations related to raising sons. Comment BOY and I’ll DM the link to my top picks. A few notes about this selection: My favorite devotional for teenage boys (the one I always buy for gifts) is Tim Tebow’s “Mission Possible.” A great Bible for little boys (one they’ll actually like to read) is “The Action Bible.” I also love “The Jesus Storybook Bible” (my young daughter read it every night). The book that will change your life (and your entire parenting perspective) is David Thomas’ “Raising Emotionally Healthy Boys.” The book that gives you a road map on how to intentionally raise boys with great character is Monica Swanson’s “Boy Mom.” The book that every child should read (and have deeply impressed on their heart) is Max Lucado’s “You Are Special.” The books that are easy for a boy to read (and packed with great insights) are Rick Warren’s “The Purpose Driven Life,” James Clear’s “Atomic Habits” and Admiral William McRaven’s “Make Your Bed.” And the book that will help you stay strong in setting parameters in the teenage years is “The Teenage Brain” by Dr. Frances Jensen. What other books for boys belong here? Feel free to share below💙
    Girls often write off the quiet boys because they Girls often write off the quiet boys because they think they’re boring. What they don’t realize is that some of the best dads and husbands they know - men who are steady, humble, kind, and loyal, men who may seem very extroverted now with friends and family - were once the quiet boys in school. Oftentimes, what brought them out of their shell was dating the right girl, a girl who recognized the diamond in the rough and helped them build up their confidence and find their comfort zone. On my Substack, for paid subscribers, is my article “Hey Girls, Don’t Discount the Quiet Guys” with a big-picture perspective of what can happen over time with the right company. Comment QUIET and I’ll send you the link.
    Watching your kids face trials can be heartbreakin Watching your kids face trials can be heartbreaking – but watching them bounce back can lead to some of your proudest parenting moments. With every heartache they survive, they grow a little stronger and more resilient. My upcoming book for moms #isyourdaughterreadybook has an entire chapter on resilience. Comment READY to pre-order, then get your bonuses through my bio link🤍
    GIRL MOMS 📣: Today’s the day! It’s time to GIRL MOMS 📣: Today’s the day! It’s time to pre-order my new book coming Sept 16: IS YOUR DAUGHTER READY: 10 WAYS TO EMPOWER YOUR GIRL FOR AN AGE OF NEW CHALLENGES. Comment READY and I’ll DM you the order link. Order from your favorite retailer, then go to my bio’s “PREORDER BONUSES” to upload your receipt number and receive the best bonuses I’ve ever created. By pre-ordering, you’ll receive: 1. “A Special Prayer for Your Daughter” 2. “85 Truths Every Girl Should Know” 3. “A Word for Teenage Girls Navigating Friendship Today” 4. The Intro + 2 Chapters You don’t want to miss these!!! This book is my best advice for moms behind me. Whether your daughter is 6 or 16, you’ll walk away feeling more empowered to equip her for life. To teach her how to be a light - yet also prepare her for the dark. To not let her enter reality naive and unaware. Here’s the truth about raising girls: when they’re little, we focus on the good. We preach kindness, compassion, and showing the fruit of the Holy Spirit. But as they grow up, the conversations evolve. We must also talk about the nitty-gritty realities of life in a fallen world. We take little girls to etiquette classes….and big girls to self-defense classes. Such is the dichotomy of being a girl mom! The good news is, you’re not alone. Our God who is greater than any darkness, and so many moms share your hopes and values. Plan now to study this book with friends and pray for each other’s daughters. Use the pre-order bonuses to get the text thread going🩵 I can’t wait to share more, and I’m so thankful for your support!!! Counting down the days until Sept. 16!! 🎉 Love, Kari
    With daughter #3 soon headed to college, I’m min With daughter #3 soon headed to college, I’m mindful of the advice that’s helpful to share upfront – before they ever step foot on campus. New on my Substack, for paid subscribers, are 8 key things to know. Inspired by a popular IG post, this article also includes a printable to share with your daughter now….or to leave in her dorm room on drop-off day. Comment GRAD and I’ll message you the link. #classof2029 #collegeadvice #collegebound #raisingstrongdaughters #mothersanddaughters #girlmom #girlmompodcast
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