FIONA’S MUSINGS
Hi there!
I’m Fiona Ghiglione, founder of Mothering Girls and a mum of two girls.
Here I am sharing with you some food for thought on topics central to our preteen girls’ lives.
Every one of my musings draw on both my personal and professional experiences to give you practical tips you can apply in your own family.
Have a specific question you’d love answered? I’d love to hear from you at: fiona@motheringgirls.com
Be her emotional SOS: Three tips for helping our girls with strong emotions
Think back to the last time your daughter “lost it” and was caught in a battle with strong emotions. How did you handle it? Did you feel at a loss as to how best to help her? If you answered yes, you’re not alone. In today’s blog I explore some tips for how to help navigate these moments.
6 things I did with my daughter before she got Instagram
Do you ever feel overwhelmed thinking about the prospect of giving your daughter a phone or social media? In today’s blog I explore some tips for how to help prepare your daughter well before you hand over that device!
Riding the Wave: How to keep calm when your daughter isn't.
Mothering involves a lot of that - riding emotional waves with our children - sometimes the waves are small and sometimes they seem like tsunamis. In today’s blog we explore how to guide our girls to the other side and build emotional resilience together.
What to say when she says "I hate you" (and other tips for keeping sane)
We can all relate to those tough parenting moments when our girls are upset. But hearing our girls say, "You're the worst, I hate you" takes parenting challenges to the next level. Here are some tips for how to handle it and keep sane!
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