Dear Mom,

Even though I don't always act like it; I really do love you and look up to you. Thank you so much for all that you have done for me. I'm sorry that I don't say thank you enough. You might not know that I know you care, but I do. Mom, you're the greatest.

Love, your daughter

"She keeps an eye on everyone in her household, and keeps them all busy and productive. Her children respect and bless her; her husband joins in with words of praise: Many women have done wonderful things, but you've outclassed them all! Charm can mislead and beauty soon fades. The woman to be admired and praised is the woman who lives in the Fear-of-God." Proverbs 31: 28-30 The Message

Girls face so many different types of  issues today.  Self-image, purity, sexting and gossip are a few among them. Below are some recommended resources and websites that RG wants you to check out.

www.lifeway.com/girlsministry

This is a great place to get insight from girls ministers, and see what other books are out there.

www.vickicourtney.com

Vicki is a Godly woman to get advice from when it comes to girls, especially that hard pre-teen stage.

www.mercyministires.org

Mercy offers incredible help in extreme cases. They have a series that is great for girls and families that are over coming huge obstacles such as eating disorders, abuse, self harm, and addictions.

www.imom.com

Go here and sign for their emails so that you can get great tips and advice from other moms on how to make good parenting choices.

Books:

Boundaries with Teens by Dr. John Townsend

Mercy For series by Nancy Alcorn- this series is very insightful and includes a book on eating disorders, addictions, and self harm.

5 Conversations You must have with your Daughter by Vicki Courtney

Mean Girls by Haley DiMarco

Odd Girl Left Out by Rachel Simmons

Do you think I'm Beautiful by Angela Thomas

Lies Young Women Believe by Nancy Leigh Demoss & Dannah Gresh

Your Girl by Vicki Courtney

Beauty Secrets by Newman & Newman- This is written by a mom and daughter team that covers self image.

DON'T:

-assume your daughter is perfect! We all mess up and your daughter is among those. (check out stats video on this site)

-try to correct your mistakes through her or live your life through her. You had your chance, now it is her time!

-try to be her best friend. She has plenty of those, you are her MOM.....so act like it!

DO:

-try to spend time with her. She might be busy and so are you, but make a conscience effort to be with her.

-keep her accountable and stay up to date on what she is facing.

-strive to keep your self image at a healthy level so she sees you as the Godly confident woman He made you. You help dictate so much of how she feels about yourself. Time for you to feel beautiful too!

-let her see you have a personal relationship with Christ. The best way is to lead by example. Walk the Walk!

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