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Offering grounded, encouraging guidance for college and teen girls seeking confidence & connection.

This blog also serves the parents, mentors, teachers, and caring adults who want to better understand, connect with, and support the girls they love dearly.

The First Few Weeks of College Are Hard & Here's What I Told Chasing Red Flags

Suzanne Hanna

Published on: 06/08/2026

I guest wrote for Chasing Red Flags about the real (& sometimes messy) truths of the first few weeks of college and the strategies I use to help my clients through it.

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Stop Asking Your College Freshman "How Are You?" Here's What to Ask Instead

Suzanne Hanna

Published on: 06/08/2026

You got four minutes on the phone and blew it on 'how are you?' Steal these 6 questions that actually get your college freshman talking.

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Dorm Room Decorating Obsession = Anxiety

Suzanne Hanna

Published on: 11/06/2026

Dorm shopping doesn’t have to be so stressful. Skip the hype and learn this mindset shift which reveals what actually matters when prepping for your college move-in.

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Don't Say "Soiling the Nest" to Her

Suzanne Hanna

Published on: 26/05/2026

If you've heard the term "soiling the nest" (and your college-bound daughter has too), it may be doing more harm than you realize. Learn why and what to say/do instead.

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Do PERFECT Insta friend posts trigger your insecurity? Here are 3 ways to cope.

Suzanne Hanna

Published on: 01/05/2026

Perfect friend posts on Instagram trigger our insecurity. Learn how cope with jealousy.

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She Really Likes Him. You Don't. What to Do When Your Daughter Falls Head Over Heels

Suzanne Hanna

Published on: 16/03/2026

Your daughter likes him and nothing you do is stopping it. Here's what 25 years working with teen and college girls taught me about what actually works.

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