We are never too old to hear a story about any topic of conversation that our daughters and their friends have. Didn’t we rush home eager to tell our moms the unexpected things that happened to us during the day?

EducatingJane.com is one of the coolest websites I’ve recently come across and I’m so glad I’ve found it at the beginning of the school year. This site is “dedicated to helping girls grow with self-esteem, self-awareness, and involvement in the world."

One moment we are excited for our growing daughters and hope for beautiful experiences for them when it comes to puppy love, their first crush and at some point their first date. In quite another moment we have a lump in our throat at the reality of when a date goes wrong.

You find your daughter watching extreme sports. She’s done playing Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater video game and you are in search of a local skatepark. You realize you are raising an extreme daughter.

Of all the conversations you are going to have with your daughter, you think the one about finding the first bra would be an easy one. It is actually not as easy as it seems. We have to remember her age and her potential for self esteem and body image issues.

Sometimes it is hard to determine who dislikes homework more, you or your child. What is worse is that it is hard to know how much homework is appropriate or how long it should take your child to complete it.

As exciting as going back to school is, it also comes with a certain level of anxiety. Your daughter is contemplating how many friends she’ll be reacquainted with and how many new friends she’ll meet. Can parents help alleviate the stress?

A collection of favorite quotes about daughters.

An inspirational piece on supporting our children through the discipline of studying an instrument.

Get a flavor for the American Girl Place experience. Even a tomboy can have some fun doing lunch and a bit of shopping with friends.