Professional Christian Life Coach
Social Media & Peer Pressure
How Do I Help A Child Who Is Confused About Gender?
With your constructive love, help, honesty, and supportgrowth is possible. David Pruden, MS, There is an epidemic of kids who feel they were “born in the wrong body.” This dramatic increase in kids who believe they are transgender is a social contagion. They are being …
Unrealistic Perfection in Media Leads to Religious Perfectionism
God has a “growth mindset!” He sees our mistakes as opportunities for growth. He loves effort. He celebrates progress. Peggy McFarland LCPC When girls see air brushed photos of models with flawless, glowing skin, they truly believe that it is possible to attain this unrealistic …
Protect the Girls You Love from Harmful Media Messages
SAY STOP. Give harmful media “the hand” as I show in my video. SPEAK UP. When you see a magazine cover that parades women’s scantily-clad bodies, SPEAK UP: “Honey, that’s not how women should be valued.” When she is selecting movies, say “No” if casual …
4 Foolproof Ways Your Daughter Can Learn To Conquer Peer Pressure
Sadly, it’s a “mean girl world,” and our kids need support to fight the pressures and pitfalls. Peggy McFarland LCPC 1. Resist making popularity her main goal. It’s a dead-end competition that will constantly leave her feeling insecure. Find groups that are based upon shared interests, …
Social Media “Crocodiles” are in “The Swamp”
This video shocked me, and I’m a professional who shouldn’t be shocked. You may be tempted to avoid this evil, but the Lord has counsel for mothers who must raise children in a depraved world. “Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst …
10+ Books with Strong, Feminine Role Models
You need to protect your kids from what’s ugly and obnoxious, and connect with what’s good and beautiful. Mary Pipher, PhD. Sadly, the culture that surrounds the girls you love tell them there is nothing special about being a girl. Provide a way for your …
How Do I Deal With “Girl Drama?”
Dr. Joy Miller PhD., LCPC, Joy Miller & Associates, Private Practice, identified the following labels for the roles girls play in groups. Help your daughter to ask the herself the following questions: “Which of these roles am I playing in my group of friends?” “Do …
What’s So Special About Being a Girl?
Take a momentary journey with me into the mind of a young girl who is entering puberty…
“Beware of the Crocodiles:” A Fable to Teach Kids About Social Media Safety
Girls, Beware of the Crocodiles in the Social Media Swamp.