by Kim Davies | Sep 7, 2016 | girls, introverts, middle schoolers, preteen girls, stress
Your daughter is changing. It’s an adjustment for both you and your daughter. Here’s some characteristics that you may be seeing in your daughter derived from observing many middle schoolers and being a parent to my 13 year old daughter. 1) She will often talk in...
by Kim Davies | Mar 3, 2016 | girls, middle schoolers, parenting, stress, yoga
“I wish my mom knew that if she didn’t yell so much our family would be happier.” “We are not the same people. Things that work for you will not always work for me.” “I’m scared of being judged.” “I wish they knew to let me...
by Kim Davies | Sep 1, 2015 | girls, middle schoolers, stress, tween
8th grade was the worst year of my life. I was 13, my parents were annoying and embarrassing (wearing those Birkenstocks!) No one liked me at school. I didn’t have any friends. I was miserable. Wait a second. Is that true? Did I not have any friends? I actually...
by Kim Davies | Jun 12, 2015 | girls, middle schoolers, parenting, self-esteem, stress, tween, yoga
For Girls Entering 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Is your daughter feeling overwhelmed and stressed? Like she doesn’t fit in? Is everything becoming a big deal? Do you grimace when you hear her judging her body? I hear ya, I’ve got an almost 12 year old daughter myself. Kids...