Raising Awesome Girls

Raising girls to be happy, healthy, and successful is simpler than ever with help from Girl Scouts. As the largest leadership development organization for girls in the United States, we're proud to be a thought leader for all parents raising up the next generation of girls and young women. From knowing how much to help with her homework to navigating sensitive issues in the news with your family, we've got everything you need to raise girls with confidence. 


Raising Girls to Be Leaders

Giving your daughter leadership skills can be easier than you think. Check out the latest tips and advice on how to raise her to be the kind of leader your family, her school, and your whole community can look up to. 


Stand With Your Girl Against Bullying

From identifying the different types of bullying to figuring out if she's experiencing bullying at school, we'll help you steer your daughter through these choppy social waters and spot any signs of danger. 


Help Her Succeed in School

Your daughter is smart and capable of so much, and you want that to be reflected in the classroom as well as at home! Here's how to help her master everything from grades to fitting homework into her already busy schedule. 


Help Your Daughter Be Happy & Healthy

Knowing what to do or say to help your girl feel comfortable in her own skin, express her emotions clearly, and maintain healthy relationships with friends and others can be tricky in this complicated world. Here's how to keep her self-confidence high and the drama levels low!


From the time she came into your life, you've only wanted the best for your daughter. You want to see her feel happy and loved, be confident, make new friends, stay healthy, excel in school, and eventually rise up the ranks in a career she finds fulfilling. But you also want your girl to be independent, grow into her own person with her own unique strengths and beliefs, and to learn to use her voice. And all of that? Well, it can be overwhelming at times to say the least. 

That's why we're happy to share straightforward, realistic, and proven parenting advice on everything and anything you might deal with when raising girls. From when to get a family pet and how to help her make new friends to more serious issues like bullying, discussions about current events, and school struggles, we've got you covered. Hand-in-hand, we can take the guesswork out of parenting and bring the fun back in.