by Kim Davies | Mar 28, 2016 | girls, middle schoolers, parenting, preteen girls, preteens, stress, tween, yoga
We brainstormed what to do when you are angry in one of my Girls Rock Yoga class for middle school girls. We talked about healthy ways and not so healthy ways. I always learn when I am teaching. I started to teach about how some strategies are a distraction from our...
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 | Oct 20, 2015 | girls, middle schoolers, online, stress, tween, Uncategorized
My daughter wrote this herself, after realizing she was spending too much time on screens during the summer. My daughter has really struggled with balancing her time on screens. We all can relate to this! She realizes that if she goes on to YouTube, she will get...
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...