by Kim Davies | Sep 13, 2016 | girls, middle schoolers, parenting, preteen girls, stress, tween
1. Knock and wait for me to say “come in” before entering my room. When she was younger she had no problem with you walking right in. But now she wants her privacy and wants more control. One of the most embarrassing things for a girl is for her dad to walk in...
by Kim Davies | May 3, 2016 | preteen girls
Many of the girls I work with have trouble falling asleep. One girl said she was fine during the day, but as she is about to go to sleep she runs through the events of the day, thinking about whether what she said were appropriate, nice, or right. She said during the...
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...