BRINGING JOY, CONNECTION & WISDOM TO THE PRETEEN YEARS

The preteen and teen years get a bad rap.

Yes, they may be messy and confusing.

Yes, the road may be bumpy and unpredictable.

Yes, we’re navigating a whole new world with our girls.

But these years can also be much, much more.

Filled with incredible moments of…

GROWTH

CONNECTION

& JOY

At Mothering Girls we believe passionately that these years are something very special. Our girls are going through a beautiful transformation and great things can happen when we learn how to evolve with them through this change.

We believe that the key to making a difference to our girls is to start early and prepare her for the tricky challenges that are common in the preteen and teen years.

We are committed to providing you and your daughter with unforgettable, transformative experiences and beautiful resources so you can do these years differently.

Every program and resource at Mothering Girls fuses the latest research with lots of heart. So if you want to:

  • Mindfully enrich your relationship with your preteen daughter heading into these years

  • Help your daughter understand friendships, technology, mindfulness, body image and mental health

  • Connect with a like-minded community of mums and daughters who are also committed to doing these years differently

Then you’re in the right spot!

Welcome!

Unique Experiences

Phone Savvy

Valencia, Spain

Helping families prepare for phones. Based on the latest research on pre-adolescents and phones, this month-long course connects, educates and empowers girls and parents for what lies ahead.

Coaching & Mentoring

Online or Valencia

With her down to earth, caring and compassionate style, Fiona is here to help your family prepare for the preteen and teen years through this unique and collaborative preventative program.

The Friendship Club

Valencia, Spain

A monthly club for preteen girls where they put aside their tech, socialise with other girls their age, have fun and talk all things friendship!

Great for expat kids adjusting to living abroad.

Embrace Kids (film)

Online

This powerful film explores issues like body image and bullying, empowering kids to embrace their uniqueness to spark change. The movie is made to engage kids (recommended for 9-14) and parents. It's fun and educational in equal parts!

Mindful on Tech

Valencia, Spain

A 7-day introductory program designed to help preteens learn how to be more mindful on technology.

Prerecorded so she can learn at her own pace!

Perfect for girls 8-10 years old.

Mother & Daughter Retreats

Valencia, Spain

Join us in 2025 for a mother-daughter retreat in beautiful Valencia, Spain.

You only get these years once! Travel, laugh and learn alongside other mums & girls.

Resources

  • Fiona’s support does not just end when the course ends. She is a treasure trove of all preteen knowledge and has an arsenal of wisdom and tools to share!

    Lani, Preteen & Parent Coaching

  • In a few online sessions, Fiona has been able to give our daughter the confidence and tools to deal with her ‘hard things’. The sessions have been a real turning point for her.

    Merel, Preteen Coaching

  • Both my husband and I noticed a significant and positive difference in our daughter once she began mentoring with Fiona.

    Mona, Preteen Mentoring

  • The best parenting course we have done. For your child’s mental health, do it!

    Sara, Phone Savvy

  • I wanted a safe and nurturing environment for my daughter to develop better communication skills, overcome her shyness, and gain a deeper understanding of herself and others. [She] has flourished in The Friendship Club and learned many invaluable lessons. We are eagerly looking forward to the next year!

    Gintare, Lithuania

  • Friendship club is amazing. I love talking with other girls about friendship, painting, making bracelets and crafts. I made so many friends and it's very fun because I'm with people who speak my language!

    Olivia, USA

Hi, I’m Dr. Fiona Ghiglione

A passionate advocate for preteen girls, a mum of two, author and educator. 

The origin story behind Mothering Girls goes way back - before I was even a mum of girls. 

In the 80’s, during my own preteens, I never had access to resources to navigate the things life was throwing me. I just did what I could with what I had at the time. 

It was not until my 20’s when I came across mindfulness & tools in psychology that I began to thrive and enrich my mental health.

I remember, at this time, wishing that my younger, preteen self had learnt these things earlier; and that my mum had too.

Girls today need these resources, more than ever.

And so began my mission to help families prepare for the preteens and teens together; starting early!

Over the past 18 years I have become a mum of two girls, trained professionally in mindfulness and psychology, researched preteen and teen development and have worked with preteen, teens and young adults across five continents of the world.

All of my programs are designed to bring out the best in you and your preteen girls during these critical years.

I would love to help you and your daughter!

Keen on learning more? Feel free to explore the resources or get in touch.

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