Empowered Puberty for Girl Moms

If you’ve ever wondered what it might really look like to homeschool through the tween years (while balancing your own identity, your child’s independence, and maybe even your own personal challenges) this conversation will speak right to your heart. In this episode, I sit down with Bethanyanne Howard, a Charlotte Mason-inspired homeschooling mom whose story is deeply rooted in grace, grit, and th...

Have you ever looked up from your phone and realized you missed a moment- a question, a laugh, eye contact- simply because a scroll pulled you away? It’s a quiet heartbreak so many moms carry. We don’t want to be distracted… yet the pull of social media so often wins, leaving us feeling guilty, scattered, and wondering if we’re modeling the attention and presence we hope our kids will give their f...

If you’ve ever wondered where your daughter is at in her puberty journey or how to talk about all the changes without making it weird or overwhelming… this quick episode is for you. The 5 stages of puberty — also known as the Tanner Stages — can be an incredibly helpful roadmap for moms who want to guide their daughters with confidence and calm. Instead of puberty feeling like it “just appears out...

The world feels incredibly heavy right now. And as moms, it's tough enough to even keep it all together, let alone figure out how we model for our daughters how NOT to live in fear. I'll be honest- I’ve legitimately considered pulling my girls from school, buying a piece of land in the middle of nowhere, and building a bunker to hide from the rest of society. 🙋‍♀️ Can you relate? I resisted recor...

Ever look at your daughter and feel like you’re staring into a mirror? 👀 Sometimes that reflection brings up pride, sometimes guilt, and sometimes… a big mix of both. In this episode, I’m sharing three lessons I wish I would’ve learned way earlier—but that I’m determined to pass on to my 11-year-old NOW. It’s personal, it’s honest, and I think it’ll spark some reflection in you too. Here’s the po...

Sleep struggles are REAL during puberty. If your tween or teen daughter is suddenly staying up late and dragging through the day, these 5 proven strategies will help her (and you!) get better rest—without melatonin. Remember when you could sleep until noon as a teenager? 😴 Now your tween is starting to do the same, and you’re left wondering: Is this normal, or should I step in? The truth is, pube...

Is your tween starting to notice body hair — or asking when she can shave? In this episode, I share how to talk about body hair with confidence, what’s normal in puberty, and how to guide her choices without the awkwardness. Body hair is one of those puberty topics that sneaks up on us as moms. One day our girls are carefree, and the next… they’re noticing underarm fuzz, leg stubble, or even upper...

🎙 Ep. 33: Is This Normal? Puberty Questions Every Tween Girl (and Her Mom) Asks At some point, every girl (and her mom) wonders: Is this normal? Mood swings that come out of nowhere. Friendships that shift overnight. Bodies that suddenly don’t look or feel the same. It can all feel like uncharted territory — and sometimes, it’s hard to know if you should reassure her… or step in. Here’s the power...

Episode 32: When to Have the Period Talk With Your Daughter Every mom wrestles with the timing of the talk . Too soon feels like you might steal her innocence. Too late feels like you’ve already missed it. So… when is the right time to talk to your daughter about her period? In today’s episode of Empowered Puberty for Girl Moms , I’m breaking down the tension and giving you the clarity you’ve been...

Ep. 31- My Daughter Shares About Her First Period This week’s episode is extra special—because I have my daughter, Aria, joining me on the mic! 🎉 She’s opening up and sharing what it’s really like to start your first period—from the surprising parts, to what felt harder (or easier) than expected, to what she's learned about herself throughout this journey. We cover everything from mood swings and...

Ep. 30- She Started Her First Period: 7 Surprises I Wasn’t Ready For as a Mom You think you’re ready for the big day… until it happens. Cue the extra laundry, the bathroom supply crisis, and emotions (hers and yours) running wild. 🙃 In this episode, I’m sharing the real-life surprises no one warns you about when your daughter starts her period—straight from my own “wait, what?!” moments. If you’r...

Ep.29-Back-to-School Encouragement for Girl Moms: Bible Verses for Every Emotion Back-to-school season can stir up a whirlwind of emotions — excitement, anxiety, overwhelm, pride, and even fear. As a mom, it’s easy to carry the weight of every “what if” while juggling the endless to-do lists and heart tugs. Whether you’re homeschooling, sending your little ones off for the first time, launching yo...

Episode 28: 3 Questions Every Girl Mom Must Ask Her Tween Daughter If you’ve ever wondered how to raise a daughter who trusts her body, builds intentional and authentic relationships, and walks in Holy Spirit confidence… this episode is for you. I recorded this one while walking outside— not feeling 100% (hello sounds of “nature” 🙃), but I didnt’ want to miss the opportunity to share what's on my...

Ep. 27- The Surprising Money Conversation Every Girl Mom Needs to Hear with Jordan Pendleton I hit record on this conversation expecting a list of money rules, budgeting tips, and parenting to-do’s… Instead, what I got was a complete re-frame of how we raise financially empowered daughters — and honestly? It changed me. In this week’s episode, I’m joined by former financial advisor turned Money Re...

Ep. 26 — 5 Things I’m Loving Right Now (That Help Me Show Up as a Better Tween Mom) ✨ Ever feel like the joy of being an adult gets lost in the hustle of motherhood? I recently heard someone say that kids today aren’t that excited to grow up — because we’re not really making adulthood look all that appealing. Whether that’s true or not, it made me pause and reflect: What kind of example am I sett...

Ep. 25 — What’s in My Cart: Hormone-Friendly Products I’m Actually Buying for My Tween Ever feel like you need to toss every product in your house and start from scratch? Been there. When I first started learning about toxins hiding in our food and products, I wanted to light everything on fire and start completely over. Turns out… that’s not exactly realistic (or affordable). The truth is, so man...

Ep. 24 — Rant: Why Every Tween Should Learn to Cycle Chart (Before Ever Touching an App) Ever feel like you think you know enough about your daughter’s cycle… until you realize there’s a whole world no one taught us? In this (slightly sassy) rant episode, I’m stepping up onto my soapbox to share the one thing I wish every single woman and girl on this planet would do: learn to cycle chart before t...

Ep. 23- Letting Go of Control: A Real-Time Story of Raising Confident Girls In this off-the-cuff, recorded-from-the-car episode, I’m bringing you right into a real-time moment of motherhood: waiting outside while my daughter attends her first youth conference—and trying not to be a helicopter parent. 😅 This episode is all about the tension we feel as moms—between wanting to protect our girls and...

Ep. 22 – Moody or Misunderstood? How to Support Your Tween’s Big Feels Tween mood swings? Yep, they’re real—and totally normal. But that doesn’t mean they’re easy to navigate. In this episode, I’m sharing real talk (plus a little science) about what’s actually going on in your daughter’s body, and how you can support her through the emotional ups and downs of puberty—without taking it personally o...

Episode 21- Her Period –:3 Things No One Told You When it comes to our daughters' periods, there’s a lot we didn’t learn until way too late—and even more we still aren’t being told. In this episode, I’m sharing 3 essential truths about her cycle that most moms don’t hear from doctors, schools… or anyone, really. We’re talking about why her period is actually a window into her health, what’s re...

Ep. 20- Period Kits 101: What Every Girl Mom Needs to Know When is the right time to make a period kit for your daughter? What should actually go in it? And how do you introduce it in a way that feels calm, confident, and age-appropriate? In this episode, I’m walking you through the essentials of creating a period kit that’s both practical and empowering. Whether your daughter is 8 or edging close...

Ep. 19- Period Parties? 3 Considerations Have you ever heard of... or BEEN TO... a period party? They're becoming more popular and perhaps something to think about for your daughter when she experiences her first period! Today I share 3 important things to consider as your daughter enters this special phase of her life. Here’s the power in today’s episode… ​Celebrate not just tolerate ​Choose your...

Ep. 18- 3 Tips for a Great Summer It's officially summer in our little corner of the world and I couldn't be more excited! In fact, I've been DREAMING about this summer for quite a while. However, I recently realized that dreaming wasn't going to make it a great summer; I needed to get intentional. As I sat down to create a plan, I realized there were 3 main things that helped me get really clear...

Ep. 17- Skincare, Sephora, & Tweens, Oh My! With Becky Glaze Did you know that what your daughter puts ON her body has a profound impact on her hormonal and physiological development? Whether your daughter is asking to shop at Sephora or not (yet), this conversation is critical for EVERY mama to hear. Join me and guest Becky Glaze as she guides us through her 3 pillars of skin health and shares pr...

Ep. 16- Behind the Curtain with Pediatric Therapist Brittanie Apke Have you ever wondered what tween and teen girls share in the privacy of their therapy sessions? What about their parents? Today we get the rare opportunity to find out! Clinical social worker and child therapist, Brittanie Apke, pulls back the curtain and shares what it's like to talk intimately with these girls and their families...